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Doggett Buys Five More Dealerships in Texas

Doggett Buys Five More Dealerships in Texas

Doggett Automotive Group is continuing its expansion into the automotive dealership business. The Texas-based company acquired five dealerships known as the Mike Smith Auto Complex in Beaumont, TX, on Feb. 5. The dealership portfolio obtained in this acquisition...

5 Visual Marketing Tips for Car Dealers to Boost Online Leads

5 Visual Marketing Tips for Car Dealers to Boost Online Leads

As the name suggests, visual marketing emphasizes using visual elements and nonverbal cues over text, like images, videos, logos, and even physical appearance, to promote a brand's identity, values, and what it offers. Regarding dealerships, while many may associate...

Ed Morse Automotive Group Expands into Arizona

Ed Morse Automotive Group Expands into Arizona

The Ed Morse Automotive Group is expanding again. The Florida-based automotive dealership announced on Feb. 6 that it has acquired seven dealerships from Lawley Automotive Group in Sierra Vista, AZ. The dealerships involved in the transaction include: Lawley Chevrolet...

FTC’s New CARS Rule Imposes Added Requirements on Auto Dealers

FTC’s New CARS Rule Imposes Added Requirements on Auto Dealers

Almost 18 months after it first proposed the rule, the FTC announced its Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation (CARS) Rule, which goes into effect on July 30, 2024. The CARS Rule contains some important new requirements for auto dealers across the country. The...

Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive Close the Trade Appraisal Gap

Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive Close the Trade Appraisal Gap

Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive, driven by Vehlo, announced an integrated system for closing the trade appraisal gap at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention on February 1. This powerful appraisal-assist system delivers deep internal vehicle...

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