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F&I, sales managers see paychecks converge
F&I, sales managers see paychecks converge, from Automotive News. The days of fat paychecks for finance and insurance managers may be ending. Many F&I managers are earning compensation more in line with their dealership management peers, ac
Dec 9, 2014
Austin Honda dealership optimizes vehicle research with new website portal
Austin Honda dealership optimizes vehicle research with new website portal, from Digital Journal. The search for a new vehicle has never been easier thanks to a Honda dealership in Austin, Texas. Howdy Honda recently created a model research portal a
Dec 9, 2014
Dealers offer better hours, but still see high sales turnover, NADA study finds
Dealers offer better hours, but still see high sales turnover, NADA study finds, from Automotive News. U.S. car dealerships are making progress in offering employees a better work-life balance, but continue to face challenges in retaining sales staff
Dec 9, 2014
AutoNation plans mid-December rollout of digital storefront in Florida
AutoNation plans mid-December rollout of digital storefront in Florida, from Automotive News. Company promotes 5-step buying process, called SmartChoice Express Starting Dec. 11, customers of 30 AutoNation stores in south Florida will be able to use
Dec 4, 2014
The high-tech dealership of tomorrow will be – surprisingly – more human
The high-tech dealership of tomorrow will be – surprisingly – more human, from Crain’s Detroit Business. In just one year, buyers went from spending an average of 60 percent of their time shopping online to 75 percent. Today’s con
Dec 4, 2014
Holiday Discounts Drive November Auto Sales
Holiday Discounts Drive November Auto Sales, from American International Automotive Dealers. Low gas prices and interest rates combined with clever Black Friday marketing at the end of the month to create the perfect storm of sales. Honda was up 4.9
Dec 3, 2014
Major Acquisitions Skyrocket U.S. Dealership Buy/Sell Activity – Up 89% Year-Over-Year
Major Acquisitions Skyrocket U.S. Dealership Buy/Sell Activity – Up 89% Year-Over-Year, from Business Wire. Acquisition activity soaring; Berkshire Hathaway acquisition of Van Tuyl and Lithia acquisition of DCH push pricing expectations to r
Dec 3, 2014
Women’s Wednesday #20: Report: Top Sites Visited by Women When Buying a Car
Womens-Drivers.com, the leading dealer ratings and review site for Women buyers, conducts ongoing research through our Women’s Satisfaction Index (WSI®) report to provide dealers with important insights into buying habits of women. Women-Drivers.c
Dec 3, 2014
NADA Unveils Third Annual Industry Report on Dealership Workforce
Findings Show U.S. Auto and Truck Retailers Helping to Drive Economic Growth By Providing More Jobs, Above-Average Wages, Weekly Earnings Increases McLean, Va (December 3, 2014) – The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has unveiled its
Dec 3, 2014