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Dealer Magazine: The Season of Giving: How Family Dealerships Can Lead Charitable Initiatives During the Holidays

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine As the holidays approach and the temperatures fall, the spirit of giving rises beyond being a personal tradition for many family-owned busines
Nov 27, 2024

November New-Vehicle Sales Pace Expected to Hold Steady

New-vehicle sales for November are expected to maintain a steady seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million, an increase from last November’s SAAR of 15.5 million consistent with the sales pace observed in October, according to the Cox
Nov 27, 2024

Dealer Magazine: My Last Article: Reflections on a 42 Year Automotive Career!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September/October edition of Dealer magazine I’m retiring at the end of the year, so this will be my last Dealer article. I’ve only had one job with one company since June 1982 when I
Nov 26, 2024

Dealer eBDC Releases Fixed Operations Outbound BDC Program to Help Dealers Grow Their Service And Parts Revenue

Dealer eBDC Corp. has announced that it is now offering its Outbound Service BDC program to dealers outside its initial pilot program.  Specifically developed for Canadian dealers of all brands, to help dealers retain, and grow their Fixed Operation
Nov 26, 2024

Understanding the Impact of the Election on Automotive Sales

Election years always come with some uncertainty, but for the automotive industry, they also bring unique opportunities. As I’ve discussed with our Industry Insights team at Cox Automotive, we’re seeing several trends emerge from the latest Kelle
Nov 26, 2024

Dealer Magazine: Interview with David Long, Hansel Auto Group Executive General Manager

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine The Dealer interview for this issue is with Hansel Auto Group and industry veteran David Long. With four decades of experience in the auto
Nov 25, 2024

Car Wars’ AI Assistant, Cari Phone Assist, Set to Revolutionize Dealership Phone Operations

Car Wars, the leading provider of innovative phone solutions for automotive dealerships, is thrilled to introduce Cari Phone Assist, a powerful AI Scheduler and Receptionist, set to transform how dealerships manage phone interactions. Designed with 3
Nov 25, 2024

Used-Vehicle Prices Rise in First Half of November

Wholesale used-vehicle prices were up 1.6 percent for the 15 days of November, according to data from the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The mid-month index sat increased to 206.1, rising 0.5 percent from the full month of November 2023. The non-a
Nov 25, 2024

Navigating the Inventory Landscape: Why Dealers Are Taking A New Look At Technology-Driven Acquisition Strategies

The automotive retail landscape has undergone significant change in recent years, with dealerships facing new challenges with their inventory acquisition strategies. The traditional methods of sourcing vehicles through trade-ins and wholesale auction
Nov 22, 2024