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Spotlight on….Benchmark Data Suite

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Impel Adds WhatsApp Messaging to Platform

Impel on June 6 launched WhatsApp as a communication channel for Impel AI, further enhancing the company’s omnichannel…

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Tips For Closing Every Buyer Who Walks Through Your Dealership Doors

Despite media chatter about the viability of dealerships and emerging direct-to-consumer competitors, car buyers still want to visit…

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What The Q1 Inventory Management Data Means For Today’s Successful Auto Retailers

Inventory management remains critical for auto retailers today in determining profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The traditional…

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Dealer Magazine: He Who Is Faithful with Little Will Be Entrusted with Much!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the May/June edition of Dealer magazine A parable: A successful…

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Spotlight on…. QoreAI

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Reynolds Looks at What Dealers, Customer Want in Service Check-In

You never get a second chance to make a first impression—and a recent survey shows what dealers and…

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Winning Local Auto Market Innovative Strategies for Dealerships

Intense competition among dealerships in the same neighborhood markets is inevitable. In such an environment, potential buyers are…

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The Jury Is Out: How Many Dealers Are Utilizing AI?

Based on a recent industry survey of auto dealership executives located throughout the U.S., approximately 31% of respondents…

News May 6
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How To Avoid a $15k Loss On An EV Trade-in

One of the most pressing challenges dealerships face is properly evaluating the influx of battery electric vehicles (BEVs)…

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Mazda Blames $319M Quarterly Loss on Tariffs, Mulls Price Hikes

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Tesla’s July Sales Drop in Europe Amid Musk’s Unpopularity, Chinese Competition

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Group 1 Buys Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Atlanta

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