Dealers expect steeper decline in personal vehicle ownership than Only 1-in-10 dealers see mobility as a threat to current 72 percent of dealers do...
Why Technicians will Soon Rule the Automotive Industry
I think it’s fair to say that automotive technicians are getting harder to find. These days, less people are choosing a career in automotive repair,...
How to Supercharge Website Conversions through Mobile Optimization
In our industry, conversion rates are horrible. A great dealer “might” convert at a higher rate, but many are missing the boat on the majority of...
Retail Hazard Ahead: Vehicle Purchases Experiencing Some Delays
The good news? To date, automotive sales have remained stronger than many analysts originally predicted, with customers of all ages continuing to...
The Automotive M&A World just got a little bit smaller.
Dealer Solutions joins ASE Global to facilitate international Dealership acquisitions. Dealer Solutions North America has launched an exciting joint...
Why Use a Hundred Words When One Will Do?
I actually wanted to flip the title of this blog to “why use one word when a hundred will do?” People tend to use FAR too many words these days in...
Manheim Ramps Up Investment to Deliver the Digital Marketplace of the Future for Buyers and Sellers
ATLANTA - Manheim continues its mission to deliver the industry’s top destination for wholesale vehicle buyers and sellers and will invest over $100...
October Lease Data Reflects Slight Increase on New Lease Deal Prices Entering the Fall Season
Wantalease.com Data Show that Several Brands Have Slightly Increased or Maintained Their Prices on Lease Deals CINCINNATI, OHIO (October 23, 2018) –...
How Do You Maximize Customer Wallet Share? Using Accessories to Get to the Top – and Stay There
In a time of declining vehicle sales where there’s a growing need to identify new profit centers in the dealership, it’s worth taking a fresh look...
Ask Jim: A Service Focused Q&A
“Ask Jim” is an ongoing question-and-answer series with Jim Roche, Xtime’s vice president of marketing and managed services, on the pressing topics...








