Sales & Variable OPS
GM, Tesla Headline S&P’s 28th Automotive Loyalty Awards
Owners of General Motors and Tesla are loyal to their vehicles. At least according to S&P Global Mobility, who recently announced the winners of its 28th annual Automotive Loyalty Awards. General Motors was recognized as the winner of its 'Overall Loyalty to...
Spotlight on….. automotiveMastermind
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer is shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Aaron Baldwin, automotiveMastermind Chief Product...
President Biden Opens Investigation into Chinese Connected Cars
The Biden Administration is taking the first steps that could lead to the banning of connected cars from China. The U.S. announced on Feb. 29 that it is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could impose...
February New Car Sales Up 6.3%
New-vehicle sales are projected to be better than expected for February. Cox Automotive is projecting when numbers are announced next week it will show gains over last year and improvement from January, which came in slower than expected. Sales volume for February is...
Group 1 Automotive, Lithia & Driveway Announce New Dealership Purchases
Two of the leading auto dealerships made significant dealership acquisitions this week. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. on Feb. 26 announced the acquisition of Newport Lexus and Tustin Lexus, two high performing Lexus dealerships in Orange County, CA. That was followed the...
4 Effective TikTok Strategies for Dealerships
In today's competitive market, car dealerships search for effective ways to capture attention. Many dealerships focus on advertising through Facebook and staying active on Instagram while often neglecting the potential of TikTok. However, TikTok's unique appeal and...
Jennifer Somers Joins Dealer Services Network
Dealer Services Network (DSN), a technology-enabled provider of title and registration services for mobility customers, proudly announces the newest addition to its executive team, Jennifer Somers, who will serve as its Director of Technology. In this new capacity,...
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 and expanded to include...
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 provider of compliance...
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