Big data has been a big topic in automotive for a long time now. At this point, I think we’ve all realized there is a limitless digital warehouse of actionable data that exists. However, the struggle remains in deciphering how all the pieces fit to

One very important thing some leaders fail to realize is that communication is the glue that holds teams together. Too often managers get so caught up in administrative tasks, reports and other duties that they tend to ignore their team. As a result,

Welcome to this week’s edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full report. This week’s Black Book Market In

Colloquy just came out with its Annual Loyalty Census Report which informs retailers about top loyalty trends. The data in this report (which you can download free at the link above) is important for retailers to view and understand as it reflects th

Every business wants to be the market leader and have success. Yet to do so, many have the mindset that it is necessary to spend more money. “Buy a Super Bowl ad,” they say. “Spend hundreds of thousands on TV and radio.” The trick to getting

According to the Los Angeles Times, Honda recently released a statement detailing how a Takata airbag killed a Florida man who was working on his 2001 Honda Accord. The vehicle was not being driven at the time and the report states that the man remov

(Part 1 of a 4-piece blog series on vehicle merchandising)  Every dealership’s biggest asset is inventory. Without vehicles, your dealership would simply be an empty parking lot with nothing to sell. That being the case, one would think dealership

ELEAD1ONE Partner Bill Wittenmyer shares insightful advice about the difference between average, good and great in this Freebie Friday quick tip for Automotive Dealers.

In this Lot Party tip, Jasen Rice discusses where dealers are at price to market and where they should be.