Nissan develops ‘self-cleaning’ car, according to Entrepreneur. Unless you’re a kid, and get to sit back with snacks while you’re chauffeured through all the bubbles and steam, going to the car wash can kind of suck. Luckily,

Succession planning is about making sure that you have a collaborative culture in two places — your family and your business. So what do hamburgers and marshmallows have to do with implementing a successful succession plan? It all depends on wh

As the millennial generation ages into higher-paying jobs, its buying power continues to increase. Understandably, the automotive industry has been paying close attention to this trend. But auto marketers beware: the millennials do not constitute “

You might call it an annual rite—just as the tulips start to bloom I hear from dealers excited about the start of the spring selling season. This year is no different, as dealers wrapped up March with year-over-year records in used vehicle sales vo

When it comes to being a sales manager in the automotive industry, there are three things we have to keep foremost in our minds. One — get up! If we don’t get up, how can we expect our sales staff to be there and be on time. Second — dr

As counsel for franchised and independent dealers across the U.S., I regularly get calls from clients about a bank “kicking back” a contract to the dealer due to default or lack of insurance. Before the dealer can repossess the car, he must ask t

Is the insurance policy sitting on your desk correct? Are the I’s dotted and T’s crossed? Did all the changes you negotiated and corrections you made actually end up in the policy? I’ve reviewed hundreds of policy sets each year to find on aver

Wal-Mart’s latest target: Auto insurance, from CNBC. With a reputation for passing savings along to consumers, Wal-Mart has long been known for slashing prices on apparel, electronics—and car insurance? On Wednesday, the world’s largest

The most popular cars for people with bad credit, according to Credit.com. Most people put together a wish list of sorts before they head to a car dealership to buy a new set of wheels. It depends on your priorities, but you’re probably searching f