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The Strategic Imperative for Auto Dealers to Prioritize F&I Product Sales & Wealth Building in Challenging Times

In today’s constantly evolving automotive industry, dealerships face the challenge of maximizing revenue amidst fluctuating market conditions and…

News April 23
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Safeguarding Auto Dealers and Lenders: A Comprehensive Layered Approach to Combat Synthetic Identity Fraud

Fraud in the automotive industry is increasing at an alarming rate, making it one of the hot topics…

News April 19
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Enhancing Customer Experience: Innovative Strategies for Auto Dealerships

Customer experience (CX) generally refers to the range of emotions and reactions a potential customer experiences throughout their…

News April 19
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Lotlinx: Dealers Not Using Analytics to Make Inventory Management, Price-Setting Decisions 

Auto dealers are going by their gut rather then using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make key decisions…

News April 16
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Where Dealers And Lenders See Opportunities In Adopting More Automation For Their Operations

Auto dealers and lenders recognize the need and importance advanced data technology has on their overall operations, as…

News April 16
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Revolutionizing Transportation: The Power of Electric Vehicles and Smart Charging

We are on the cusp of a transportation revolution. Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum and have the…

News April 10
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“These Are A Few Of My Unfavorite Things”

(Sing with me here…) “Gossip and taxes and unpleasant divorces, Pulling of wisdom teeth, with chronic hoarseness, Lawyers…

News April 9
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Dealer Magazine: This is Why Customers Defect to Independent Garages…

Dealership customer-pay parts and labor sales average $46 billion annually. That is less than 20% of total parts…

News March 29
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Dealer Magazine: What’s Wrong With You?

Do you store your Tupperware lids actually sealed “on” the base container or are you one of “those…

News March 27
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Lexus Leads for Third Consecutive Year in Dealer Services

Lexus, Buick and Mini were the top of their category on the latest J.D. Power survey when it…

News March 20