SANTA MONICA, Calif. — American auto brands are gaining strength with younger buyers in the U.S., while their Japanese rivals have taken a big step back, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. Accordi

From Automotive News, an interview with United Nissan’s Owner Don Foreman reveals management tactics for the service office to please customers, raise morale and improve sales. Learn about preparing easier rentals for people being serviced that

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The latest from Pursuitist, this interview with Alexis Maybank reflects on the relationship between the Gilt Groupe and ACURA, and the luxury shopping experience. Subjects include integration between online shopping, mobile technology and how customi

Insight from Market Leadership reminds dealers and business owners, both big and small, to make their messages short and sweet. Brevity in business is essential for successful mobile marketing. Branding, target messaging and how to create content for

From AutoNews, a simple financial and maintenance fixer-upper that makes your lot displays look good: LED Floodlights. A major energy saver and long-lasting, replacing your bulbs will save you money, time, maintenance and showcase your lot, night and

From Sales Leadership Council, making every lead count takes more than just a day of cold-calling. Using CRM systems and formulas to revamp your sales teams’ workloads is just one tactic suggested here, and the importance of social media gets a

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