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‘Mirroring’ Tech Allows Cars to Work Like Smartphones – but Integration Not yet Seamless

According to the J.D. Power 2016 Smartphone Automotive Mirroring Report released Tuesday, that wish is moving closer to reality.
Oct 20, 2016

Black Book Records Largest Weekly YTD Decline in Car Values

Whether a seasonal trend or a sign of things to come, Black Book recorded the largest year-to-date weekly decline in car values last week. Trucks also recorded a sizable drop in values.
Oct 20, 2016

The Big Auto Short: The Next Subprime Lending Bubble Could Be About to Burst

For years now, the U.S. auto market has been booming as manufacturers, dealerships and consumers have benefitted from record-low borrowing costs, spurring ravenous
Oct 20, 2016

Costly Lesson Shows No Car Dealer Can Fly Under Radar, Attorney Says

Attorney Tom Hudson says it shows something when a federal regulator with a reputation of aggressiveness found its way to a used-car dealership in northern Colorado.
Oct 20, 2016

Have Dealer Discounts Gone Too Far?

Dealer discounting for both service and sales have gone entirely too far. This discussion will focus upon service, and we'll address sales in our next discussion.
Oct 20, 2016

Dealership Service Advisers Should Sell Pre-Paid Maintenance Plans

Too often, though, dealers introduce these programs as F&I aftersales products, but fail at integrating service into this process. When that happens, advisers may misunderstand how
Oct 20, 2016

Just a Gimmick? Or Are Giveaways Really Needed?

Do you shy away from giveaways and win-a-prize type mailers? If you’re like most dealers, you probably do. Giveaways are frowned upon for fear of attracting customers who are more
Oct 20, 2016

Communicate Your Dealership’s "Why" With Video

Great leaders and organizations inspire people because they are good at explaining why they do what they do. Their why gets people motivated. Their why makes people want to work for that company.
Oct 20, 2016

EasyCare Appoints Steven Spivey as Director of New Agency Business Development

EasyCare, the leading provider of automotive F&I benefits, and dealer solutions that drive customer engagement and retention, announces the addition of Steven Spivey as Director
Oct 19, 2016