Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” For many dealerships on the Auto/Mate DMS,...
What to Do If Your DMS Is Sold
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Has the Promise of Big Data Finally Been Fulfilled?
Big data has been a big topic in automotive for a long time now. At this point, I think we’ve all realized there is a limitless digital warehouse of...
Communication: The Glue that Holds Teams Together
One very important thing some leaders fail to realize is that communication is the glue that holds teams together. Too often managers get so caught...
PartCycle.com Offers Auto Dealerships Alternative Parts Options for Service Customers.
Dealerships and service locations can now increase service sales with used OEM parts Marketplace. FLORENCE, Ala. (July 20, 2017)—PartCycle...
Depreciation Increased Last Week on SUVs
Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight...
The State of Customer Loyalty
Colloquy just came out with its Annual Loyalty Census Report which informs retailers about top loyalty trends. The data in this report (which you...
To Grow Big Try Thinking Small
Every business wants to be the market leader and have success. Yet to do so, many have the mindset that it is necessary to spend more money. “Buy a...
No VIN left behind
Like a snowflake, every VIN is unique. From number of days on lot to current running incentives, the minor differences between vehicles in your inventory can make a major impact on what it takes for them to sell – and how much money you make once they do.
Jumpstart Automotive Media June 2017 Path to Purchase Report: Subcompact SUVs/CUVs Was the Fastest Growing Vehicle Segment in First Half of 2017
San Francisco, CA—July 18, 2017 – Jumpstart Automotive Media, a leading media, insights, and marketing solutions company, today released its monthly...
4 Tips to Master Your Dealership’s Online Presence: Show Your Assets
(Part 1 of a 4-piece blog series on vehicle merchandising) Every dealership’s biggest asset is inventory. Without vehicles, your dealership would...