Auto Retail News

MSOs are taking another look at fleet work, according to Search Auto Parts. Mike Quinn said he saw a shift among some fleet managers over the last decade he operated an MSO collision repair business. “In the past, a lot of fleet managers were more

Troubleshooting 5 common body shop marketing problems, from Stratosphere Studio.  One of the most frequent problems we find among collision repair shops all over the country is that they seem to be doing everything they can to market their businesse

AutoStar Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-level software to independent automotive dealerships and finance companies, has announced a new alliance with SendMeAFriend, an online referral system that proactively engages a franchise’s

Joe Verde Sales and Management Training, Inc., today announced the dates of its summer training workshop series. Two separate workshops are being offered at various locations throughout the U.S. “Team Leadership” For Retail Sales Managers: How to

Auto parts price-fixing probe rattles industry, according to The Detroit News. An investigation into price-fixing and bid-rigging in the auto parts industry has mushroomed into the Justice Department’s largest criminal antitrust probe ever, and it�

Profits flat at U.S. dealerships despite rising sales, according to The Detroit News. Because of tough competition, profits at the nation’s 17,665 new-car dealers remained flat in 2013 despite rising auto sales. As a percentage of total sales, prof

Some of us just have an obsession. An itch that can only be scratched by tinkering. Putting things together, taking them apart, seeing how they work. And if those things happen to make a deep rumbling noise and propel you really fast when properly as

How to use Google Analytics site search reports, from Search Engine Watch. If your website has a search bar, you need to ensure you’re making the most of this valuable report in Google Analytics. It’s quick to set up and can soon be giving you al

The 16th Digital Dealer Conference concluded earlier this month in Atlantic City. Being at a new venue and for the first time in the Northeast, it seemed as if there were many attendees experiencing it for the first time. With overflowing breakout se