Connected cars are officially here. The 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan is just one example of how this technology is turning vehicles into traveling entertainment centers. Inside, passengers can access a 4G LTE Wi-Fi network so they can stream videos or

With new car sales in decline, fierce industry competition, and relatively indecisive consumers up to the point of purchase, today’s car dealers need every competitive edge they can get their hands on. Conquesting is one such competitive edge. It�

Let’s step outside the automotive industry for a moment and think about your last customer experience. Maybe you pre-ordered a Triple Venti Mocha at your favorite coffee chain and paid for it with your mobile device? Or maybe you received a push no

As the landscape of automotive advertising changed, two camps have emerged: traditional marketing and digital marketing. This segmented philosophy left many dealerships behind the curve, forging through a continual drop in gross margins and wasted ad

Texting is by far the most popular form of communication for consumers – especially with younger generations. However, because of the many compliancy rules and laws that have to be followed, many dealers are hesitant to adopt text messaging —

Dealers, WAKE UP! Seriously, it is time to wake up and take back control of our industry. Once again, we have hit a low point in the endless cycle of insanity. We have allowed too many “experts” tell us how our industry would work better if we

A recent survey of 334 used car dealers by Dealer Control shows that only 19% actually responded to lead forms that were filled out on their websites!   The survey was conducted by contacting used car dealers who are currently using a popular websit

When it comes to automotive marketing, the phone plays a bigger role than most assume. Cars will likely always be a lifetime product most shoppers are more comfortable buying in person, but consumers have embraced digital as a part of their journey t

ELEAD1ONE partner Bill Wittenmyer shares why all dealerships are texting customers already – whether they know it or not – and why it’s important to be compliant and control the process.