Dealer OPS & Leadership
Amazon Eyeing Used Car Market with Hyundai Partners
Just a few months after kicking off its sales program with dealerships across the U.S., Amazon is already eyeing expansion into the used cars market. During an interview on the Automotive News Daily Drive podcast, Fan Jin, director and general manager of Amazon...
Modernizing Inventory Management: How Machines Can Outperform Human Dealers
As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand without overstocking...
Remembering a Legend: Dealer Magazines Alpha Dawg, Jim Ziegler, CSP, HSG
I hate that I have to write this article. I hate that life has to end. I hate that our industry lost a legend. I hate that so many car people will never get the chance to see the Alpha Dawg live on stage or hear him tell the story of driving through Atlanta with his...
Tariffs Have Arrived—Here’s How Dealers Can Get Ahead of Rising Service Costs
Tariffs are hitting the bottom line for dealerships nationwide. With nearly half of OEM parts sourced internationally, repair costs could rise by hundreds per job. Dealers who act now can protect their margins, retain customers, and drive service revenue before cost...
Affordability Continues to be the Focus for Auto Consumers
The biggest challenge currently facing the automotive market seems to be affordability. According to CarGurus, new vehicles listed for less than $30,000 accounted for only 13 percent of inventory in Q1. This is a steep decline from 37 percent in Q1 2020. Shifts in new...
Automotive Roundup: Top Brands Begin Their Tariff Response
Here’s what’s happening in the automotive industry as companies respond to Trump’s tariff policies: GM Boosts Truck Production in Indiana General Motors is increasing truck production in Indiana following trade tariffs, capitalizing on potential demand growth within...
Mastering Video Marketing for Car Dealerships
Videos are revolutionizing digital marketing, offering businesses an engaging and effective way to connect with their audience. Statistics reveal that 72 percent of consumers prefer learning about products or services through video, underscoring its power as a...
CDK Launches New Solution Aimed at Smaller Dealerships
CDK Global has announced the launch of its new CDK Fundamentals Suite, a business system designed specifically for use at small auto dealerships. The new offering is built for both independent and smaller franchise dealerships, looking to meet their immediate needs...
Consumers Leasing EVs At Greater Numbers
With electric vehicles (EVs) continuing to become a viable option for prospective vehicle shoppers, Experian found one trend that is standing out: EV buyers opting to lease. Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q4 2024 detailed that more than 50...
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