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Goodbye, Car Wash: Nissan Develops ‘Self-Cleaning’ Car
Nissan develops ‘self-cleaning’ car, according to Entrepreneur. Unless you’re a kid, and get to sit back with snacks while you’re chauffeured through all the bubbles and steam, going to the car wash can kind of suck. Luckily,
May 5, 2014
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Auto Marketing in the Age of the Millennials
As the millennial generation ages into higher-paying jobs, its buying power continues to increase. Understandably, the automotive industry has been paying close attention to this trend. But auto marketers beware: the millennials do not constitute “
May 2, 2014
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Two Ways To Find The “Sweet Spot” For Your Inventory Turn Rate
You might call it an annual rite—just as the tulips start to bloom I hear from dealers excited about the start of the spring selling season. This year is no different, as dealers wrapped up March with year-over-year records in used vehicle sales vo
May 2, 2014
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Where Can You Find Sales Leadership? In the Mirror.
When it comes to being a sales manager in the automotive industry, there are three things we have to keep foremost in our minds. One — get up! If we don’t get up, how can we expect our sales staff to be there and be on time. Second — dr
May 2, 2014
The Most Popular Cars for People With Bad Credit
The most popular cars for people with bad credit, according to Credit.com. Most people put together a wish list of sorts before they head to a car dealership to buy a new set of wheels. It depends on your priorities, but you’re probably searching f
May 2, 2014
A Seven-Item Checklist for Measurable Marketing in the Digital Age
A seven-item checklist for measurable marketing in the digital age, from Marketing Profs. Here’s a little secret: Almost all digital communication is actually measurable (direct) marketing. And, if done correctly, it will fatten the bottom line
May 1, 2014
Manufacturers brace for the used-car flood
Manufacturers brace for the used-car flood, according to Automotive News. The used-vehicle inventory drought is almost over. This year, according to Manheim projections, about 2.1 million off-lease vehicles will return to the market, up from 1.7 mill
Apr 25, 2014
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Make Hidden Persuaders Work for You: Aroma, Music, Color, Font
Make hidden persuaders work for you, from Marketing Profs. Hidden persuaders influence what products are bought and how customers rate the shopping experience. They include aromas that increase spending, music that boosts profits, colors that enhance
Apr 24, 2014
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10 Instagram rules everyone should follow
10 Instagram rules everyone should follow, from Ragan.com. Instagram is a visual social platform (with more than 150 million active users), where users capture, customize, and share photos and videos with their followers. Though some people think Ins
Apr 24, 2014