By Christine Plunkett, National Sales Director, Frikin Tech The automotive industry has plummeted to an all-time low closing rate on internet leads, an abysmal five percent average across all dealers in the U.S. We are only engaging 20 to 30 percent of inbound sales...
By Steve Akridge, CEO, BorderHawk LLC I grew up around the car business as nearly all of my family worked with car dealerships, and many continue to do so today. Until the economic downturn of the 1970s created a catalyst for me to take a different path, I worked in...
By Kayla Hammersmith, Senior Content Marketing Manager, DialogTech According to a recent eMarketer study, the auto sector is experiencing slowing growth in vehicle sales, parts sales, and digital advertising spend. It’s more important than ever to ensure your auto...
By Jane Kuhuk, PR Manager, Competera Customers are more informed than ever and now expect more from the retailers they purchase from. To help meet their needs, many retailers are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the text to follow, we’ll explore some of the...
By Shelley Washburn, President, GSM As automotive disruptors such as Tesla and Uber roll out nontraditional offerings, competing manufacturers have decided to be better together. Volkswagen and Ford have partnered to develop next-generation commercial and consumer...