Sales & Variable OPS
What Works Where: A Dealer’s Guide to Platform-Specific Video Content
In today’s digital world, car shoppers don’t just walk onto the lot—they scroll through it first. According to Cox Automotive, video is the most powerful tool shaping their journey. But not all platforms speak the same language. Each one attracts a different type of...
Dealership Profitability Has Stabilized as M&A Activity Increases: Presidio Group Q2 Report
Dealer profitability continued its recovery in the second quarter of 2025, bolstered by new-vehicle sales, higher-margin business segments, and a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to the Presidio Q2 2025 Quarterly Report. The report revealed...
Rhys Albrecht of sMedia to Host Session at #DDCE2025
Rhys Albrecht, Head of Customer Success at sMedia will be hosting an insightful session at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2025! The 25-minute talk is titled “Attention: Getting it, Deserving it, Keeping it.” The session will explore the challenges of capturing...
Coughlin Ford of Marysville, Ken Ganley Automotive Group, Reed Ford: Dealership Deals
Bob Chapman Ford in Marysville, Ohio sold to Coughlin Automotive Bob Chapman Ford, Ohio's oldest Ford dealership, was sold to Coughlin Automotive in a deal facilitated by the Tim Lamb Group. Renamed Coughlin Ford of Marysville, the dealership spans 28,000 square feet...
Dealership Network Shows Stability Even Amid Mild Franchise Decline: Urban Science
The U.S. automotive retail landscape has demonstrated remarkable stability through a turbulent first of half of 2025, even as franchise counts saw a slight reduction. According to Urban Science's 2025 Mid-Year Automotive Franchise Activity Report, the total number of...
Automotive Veteran Chip Perry Joins sellmyride as Chairman
sellmyride, the fast-growing platform helping car dealerships source inventory directly from private sellers, has announced that Chip Perry, former President and CEO of AutoTrader.com and TrueCar, has joined as Chairman. Robbie Bezdek, former Senior Vice President of...
Hertz Car Sales Launches on Amazon Autos
Collaboration brings thousands of pre-owned Hertz vehicles to Amazon and gives its customers a faster, more convenient way to buy their new car online
The Power of Community Marketing for Car Dealerships
Behind every sale is a story, and behind every successful dealership is a web of genuine human connections: neighbors, friends, and familiar faces who trust your team not just to sell a car, but to deliver a smooth, honest experience. However, what matters most is...
Vendor 20 Group and Partners Amplify Collaboration to Drive Dealer Success
Charisma! Communications and Maxamy team up with V20 to boost PR and marketing impact
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