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Dealer Ops & Leadership
2024 Dealership Outlook: How to Handle Human Resources
In November, UAW leadership successfully ratified a new 4½-year contract with Detroit’s Big Three—Ford, GM and Stellantis—after six weeks of targeted strikes that stopped production in the most profitable plants for all three manufacturers
Feb 27, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
KPA Car Dealership Trust Survey Paints Divergent Picture
With the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule slated to go into effect this year, a recent poll showed over a third of Americans have experienced the practice the law is looking to combat. KPA, a leading provide
Feb 26, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Dealership Rooftops Rose in 2023: Urban Science
U.S. dealership numbers rose in 2023, according to a recent report from Urban Science. Urban’s Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR) found at the end of last year there were 90 more dealerships in the U.S. compared to year-end 2022—18,347 in
Feb 26, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Carvana Reports First-Ever Quarterly Profit
Carvana posted its first-ever annual profit on Feb. 22 in the aftermath of a deal with bondholders last year to cut its outstanding debt by $1 billion. The company forecast an adjusted core profit for the first quarter “significantly above” $100
Feb 23, 2024
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First Female Jazz Fan Wins New Ken Garff Car in 40 Seconds
Celebrations are in full swing at Ken Garff Automotive Group as Keylee Melling won a 2024 Nissan Sentra at its “Threes for Keys” contest held during the Utah Jazz game held Feb. 22. The first female to win a Ken Garff car at the “Threes
Feb 23, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Spotlight on….. Iden’s Dealer Services
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Kevin Iden, President of Iden’s D
Feb 23, 2024
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Digital Dealer
Digital Dealer’s Inaugural DealerPoint Set for May
Digital Dealer’s inaugural DealerPoint event is fast approaching! DealerPoint (May 21-23, 2024, at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, FL) will bring together dealership decision-makers and auto retail solution providers for a VIP expe
Feb 22, 2024
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Dealer/GM News
Experian Offering New Tool to Help Auto Dealerships Fight Fraud
Experian is looking to help stop fraudulent sales at auto dealerships right at the start of the transaction. The company’s Fraud Protect is a web-based application introduced last month that enables dealers to detect and prevent fraud while maintai
Feb 22, 2024
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Sales & Variable Ops
Financial Management in Car Dealerships: Five Essential Tips
In the dynamic and competitive world of automotive dealerships, mastering the art of financial management is not just a necessity; it’s a critical factor for success and sustainability. The dealership landscape is marked by intricate financial
Feb 21, 2024