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Why You’re Overspending in Search Campaigns

Paid search is an area where dealerships commonly overspend (in huge amounts), and at the same time, do not inspect their campaigns at a detailed level. There is perhaps no other purchase dealers make where they give an agency a blank check and simpl
Dec 3, 2018

It Might Be Time to Revisit Service and Body Team Production – Part 3

In the last two columns, we reviewed the service and body team production system’s history and many facets, which over decades evolved into a variety of successful and not successful offspring. When developed and installed correctly, it is by far t
Dec 3, 2018

Steak Knives, Really?

After having attended a remarkable Digital Dealer 25 Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, I was left with a few lasting notes that I thought I might share with you. The conference was action-packed, with dynamic and knowledgeable speakers, interesting
Dec 3, 2018

Reality Check: Is Your Team Too Dysfunctional?

“Dysfunctional” is defined as not operating normally or properly; having malfunctions. Following are signs of a healthy and functional team, as well as their dysfunctional counterparts. Consider which characteristic most resembles the team you sp
Dec 3, 2018

Is Your Dealership’s Foundation Shaky, Shifting or Built on Solid Ground?

Architects and builders everywhere when asked, “What is the most important step in building a quality long-lasting structure, whether it be a home or skyscraper,” reply with the same answer. It is the foundation. Foundations matter! Yet, this uns
Dec 3, 2018

Car Wars Acquires Vistadash to Amplify Transparency in Automotive

The inventor of Dynamic Number Insertion (DNI) has acquired the industry’s top marketing analytics provider to present dealers with the most holistic and actionable insight.   November 19, 2018 — Car Wars, the artificial intelligence (AI
Nov 28, 2018

Swapalease.com Releases Lease Trends Report for Third Quarter

Acura & Hyundai See Quarterly Demand Fall from Unfavorable Lease Policies CINCINNATI, Nov. 28, 2018 — Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, announced today its latest lease trends report with highlights from the thir
Nov 28, 2018

Spireon Secures U.S. Patent for Vehicle Inventory Management Technology

Company now counts 30 patents in its portfolio, with latest patent covering Kahu connected car solution for dealers IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2018—The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, a patent f
Nov 27, 2018

eAutoAppraise Teams with Kelley Blue Book

eAutoAppraise is proud to announce the addition of Kelley Blue Book® Values as part of its dynamic trade-in platform. PHOENIX – Nov. 26, 2018 – In an effort to continue to provide industry-leading website solutions, eAutoAppraise has tea
Nov 26, 2018