Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the May/June edition of Dealer magazine A parable: A successful car dealer had ten mid-sized buy-here-pay-here used car lots. He called ten of his employees and gave them each one of the u

As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer is shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Todd Smith, CEO of QoreAI, refle

You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and a recent survey shows what dealers and customer are looking for from each other when it comes to this all-important initial interaction when it comes to the drop off for vehicle service.

Intense competition among dealerships in the same neighborhood markets is inevitable. In such an environment, potential buyers are constantly bombarded with advertisements from competitors and faced with a wide range of choices. This pressure drives

Based on a recent industry survey of auto dealership executives located throughout the U.S., approximately 31% of respondents said they still rely only on gut instinct to manage their dealership’s vehicle inventory. This represents almost one third

One of the most pressing challenges dealerships face is properly evaluating the influx of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids taken in on trade or purchased from auctions. Unlike an internal combustion engine-equipped vehicle, battery-powere

In a landscape where technology constantly evolves to meet changing consumer demands, Artificial Intelligence (AI) drives significant changes in dealership operations. From marketing to sales, AI is becoming an inseparable asset. This shift is highli

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the intricacies of managing your dealership’s operational efficiency? In the fiercely competitive landscape of automotive dealerships, fixed operations stand as a battleground where success hinges on heightened visib

In today’s constantly evolving automotive industry, dealerships face the challenge of maximizing revenue amidst fluctuating market conditions and consumer preferences. Particularly in today’s times of economic uncertainty, it becomes paramount fo