Auto Retail News

Mobile Strategy: 8 Cool Insurance Apps, from Insurance & Technology. There is vast potential for insurers that build strong mobile strategies to cater to evolving customer demands. As more employees and customers interact via mobile devices, insu

Weak New Car Buys Could Fuel These Auto Dealer Stocks, from Investors.com. American consumers aren’t new-car shopping as much as it looks from first glance at the data. But dealers that focus on used cars, parts and service are poised to thrive

Low rates will continue to help auto sales, financing in 2015, experts say, from Automotive News. NEW YORK — Interest rates should remain low for the rest of 2015, helping auto dealerships sell vehicles, experts say. “Very low interest rates

Lenders’ outcry against CFPB ‘narratives’ is justified, from Automotive News. It’s no wonder auto lenders cried foul last month when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its plan to begin posting consumers’ first-p

SIU Automotive Program Gets Boost, from WSIU.   A large automotive technology group has purchased the naming rights for the auto parts center inside the Transportation Education Center at SIU-Carbondale. University officials joined representativ

Technology helps restore ‘authentic’ car sounds, from Providence Journal. Engineers have developed ways to mimic what is music to a gear head’s ears: the sound of an internal combustion engine. The aim is “to enhance the exper

New Company Enters Dealer CRM, Web Development Space, from RV Pro. A new company is throwing its hat in the mix of dealer management and technology space. Fred Johansen and the founders of Cirrus Solutions in Palm City, Fla., are hoping to provide de

Do’s and Don’ts for Getting Online Reviews Online reviews are now an integral part of the purchase journey as consumers seek out opinions from “someone like me.” 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. But

The Savvy Marketer’s Checklist for Seductive Landing Pages, from Dealernews.com. Ever wonder what you could do to stop people from bouncing off your landing pages? You work hard to polish your sales copy. You’ve even recorded a snazzy demonstrat