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Our world is becoming more dynamic, fluid and most certainly mobile. Wi-Fi, cellular 4G LTE, Near Field Communication (NFC), and Bluetooth connectivity have moved many of us into an untethered world. Millions of people are using mobile devices daily

When you walk into your local barber/hair salon to get a haircut, you know you are dealing with a certified professional. This individual has acquired a license, passed a certification process, and received hours of training to trim or style your man

By now those of you that read my stuff regularly know that I’m a big fan of old cars, especially race cars, and the Amelia Island Concours is the best in the country for this venue, now celebrating 20 years and going strong. Every year Ed Kovalchic

Today’s car shoppers have unprecedented access to information to support their car buying process. The availability of data and information across the value chain is steadily increasing. Consumers know more about auto specs, discounts, performance

Planet Honda is one of the biggest dealerships in the country and will sell a combined 7,000 new and used vehicles this year. Located in Union, NJ, the store is in the uber-competitive New York market. While the pain of the recession in 2009 and 2010

The Gen Y group ranges from their 20’s through early 30’s and are buying 27% of new vehicles sold; by 2020 it will be 40% making them the largest generation of auto purchasers. Social media and review sites in particular are determining what cars

In the wake of fatal police shootings in Ferguson, Mo., North Charleston, S.C., and elsewhere, there is a rush to slap body cameras on every police officer in the country. Law enforcement watchdogs, activists and politicians in several cities are lea

Do stars sell cars? No, I’m not talking about Matthew McConaughey and his popular Lincoln MKC commercials. If you’re a dealer, you should be more worried about the stars on your online reviews than the rom-com actor. Because yes, stars do sell c