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Dealer/GM News
Spotlight on….. Quantum5
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer is shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Quantum5’s David O’Brien to
Mar 8, 2024
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Dealer Ops & Leadership
How Will Advanced Automotive Technology Showcased at CES 2024 Impact F&I Protection Products for Dealers
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 proved once again that the biggest technology show of the year is becoming an important automotive show as well. Currently, some of the biggest trends in automotive technology can be divided into three areas:
Mar 7, 2024
Digital Dealer Speaker Application Deadline Set for March 12
The deadline for speaker proposals for Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (Oct. 8-10, 2024, in Las Vegas) is set for March 12, 2024. Accepted speakers will be notified by May 28, 2024. Digital Dealer brings actionable insights to automotive dealers
Mar 7, 2024
More Choices Leading to An Increase of Electric Vehicles Purchases
A new report from Experian found electric vehicles (EVs) have gained more traction from consumers in the market for a new vehicle due to more options being available. Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q4 2023 noted EVs compr
Mar 7, 2024
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Sales & Variable Ops
It’s 2024, Let’s Toast to Mass Confusion! Auto Dealers Will Face More Challenges This Year When It Comes to EV Sales
For auto dealers with electric vehicles sitting on their lots—which is nearly everybody— 2024 will be another year of confusion. On average, auto dealers are sitting on nearly 120 days of electric vehicle (EV) inventory which is about double the
Mar 6, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
February New-Vehicle Sales Outpace Expectation: Cox
New-vehicle sales in the U.S. picked up in February, with sales up nearly 10% from a year ago. Total new-vehicle sales in February are now estimated at 1.25 million, above our forecast of 1.22 million units and up 9.6% year over year, according to of
Mar 5, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
How Auto Dealerships Rank By Website Response Rate
Infiniti came out on top in a recent survey of responsiveness to customer internet leads coming though dealership websites. The survey— 2024 Pied Piper PSI® Internet Lead Effectiveness® (ILE) Study—measured responsiveness to customer internet l
Mar 5, 2024
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Sales & Marketing
GM, Tesla Headline S&P’s 28th Automotive Loyalty Awards
Owners of General Motors and Tesla are loyal to their vehicles. At least according to S&P Global Mobility, who recently announced the winners of its 28th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards. General Motors was recognized as the winner of its ‘
Mar 4, 2024
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Marketing & Advertising
Spotlight on….. automotiveMastermind
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer is shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Aaron Baldwin, automotiveMasterm
Mar 1, 2024