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CarGurus Agrees to Fully Acquire CarOffer, Will Buy Back $250M in Stocks

By James Hickey Managing Editor, DigitalDealer.com CarGurus will acquire the remaining minority equity interests in CarOffer for $75 million through an all-cash transaction, a deal expected to close next month. CarGurus acquired a 51% stake in CarOff
Nov 14, 2023

Despite UAW Strike, October Auto Sales Surpass Previous Month Totals

By James Hickey Managing Editor, digitaldealer.com October new-vehicle sales in the U.S. continued to remain strong despite worries the effect of the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike would have, as initial estimates show the seasonally adjusted annua
Nov 10, 2023

Interview with W. Carroll Smith of Monument Chevrolet

Monument Chevrolet in Pasadena, Texas, has been serving the Houston-area since 1974. It is a family-owned and operated store under the leadership of company president W. Carroll Smith. Carroll started in the automotive business in 1965, working at Ge
Oct 1, 2019

The Importance of a Centrally Managed Update System

In this video blog, Erik Nachbahr explains how software updates can wreak havoc on a dealership's operation and why having a centrally managed update system is vital to avoid that disruption.
Sep 25, 2019

#WittsWiseWords: Make Your Own Economy

 Be prepared for the outside issues that may impact your ability to meet your personal income goals. In this #WittsWiseWords – Bill Wittenmyer says to stick with what brought you success in the first place – great processes, and using
Sep 25, 2019

Wantalease.com: Cadillac Escalade Increases in Price by 39.19% in September

Amid Ongoing General Motors Strike, the Cadillac Escalade Payment Increases by Nearly 40% CINCINNATI, OHIO (September 25, 2019) – Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on
Sep 25, 2019

Consumers and Auto Dealers Agree: Personalization Enabled by Automation and Artificial Intelligence Will Greatly Improve Both Car Buying and Ownership

New study from Cox Automotive shows 67% of consumers believe personalization technology will improve the car-buying process. According to 72% of dealers, automation and AI technology will help empower employees and improve consumer satisfact
Sep 25, 2019

7 Tips to Turn Sales Appointments into Closed Deals

By Cory Wright, Director of Training, CallRevu Today’s customers expect and demand a fantastic experience. From initial research to the showroom visit, delivering a great experience at every touchpoint will give you a distinct advantage over yo
Sep 25, 2019

Must-Dos to Score an A+ on Your Dealership’s Month-End Processes

By Susan Moll and Matt Hurst Can you hear the pencils sharpening, expo markers squeaking, and fresh new backpacks zipping? While it’s back-to-school season across the nation, at the dealership, September is also a great time to start anew by giving
Sep 24, 2019