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Ten Tips for Improving Your Collision Repair Operations During This Downtime
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (April 2, 2020) – For many collision repair facility owners and managers, they are not afforded the downtime to focus on improving their shop processes and operations because of the constant attention to cycle time, length of rental and vehicle...
Auto companies give consumers extra breathing space during COVID-19 pandemic, says GlobalData
Automakers are finding ways to soften the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on customers by offering a range of incentives and relief programs; Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Hyundai announced...
Agora Data Announces the Release of AgoraInsights
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 6, 2020 (Newswire.com) - Agora Data is pleased to announce the release of its newest BHPH dealer focused feature, AgoraInsights. Agora is known for its cutting-edge loan marketplace that disrupted and streamlined the way loans are purchased and...
Keeping the Doors Open: Service and Parts – Challenges & Answers
By Ed Kovalchick, CEO, Net Profit, Inc. By now, you likely have implemented some semblance of an aggressive plan to combat the COVID-19 challenge for employees and customers. None of us, no matter how long our careers, have faced this type of unique circumstance....
Xtime Offers Enhanced Resources to Help Service Departments Move Forward Amid COVID-19 Struggles and Beyond
Leading Fixed Ops Solution to Provide Dealers Multiple Key Features at No Additional Charge REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 2, 2020 - Times are changing rapidly as social distancing measures pose a challenge to day-to-day service department operations and revenue. A...
Dealer.com Maintains Commitment to Ad Fraud Protection with TAG Recertification Against Fraud
Helping Dealers Protect Return on Investment as More Shopping and Advertising Shifts Online BURLINGTON, April 2, 2020 – For the third consecutive year, Dealer.com has earned a TAG Certified Against Fraud Seal from the Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG), the...
Automakers Rising to Challenge of Producing Ventilators to Combat COVID-19, Says Globaldata
Manufacturers across the automotive industry are working at breakneck speed, and with some success, to produce and assemble critical ventilators needed to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Mike Vousden,...
Digital Vehicle Sales a Winner Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Globaldata
Digital solutions to new car purchase that avoid human contact are one area of retail that will get a boost from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, comments: "With...
Dealer.com Receives Two Automotive Website Awards
Winner of U.S. Websites and Experience Optimization BURLINGTON, April 1, 2020 – Dealer.com, the premier end-to-end digital marketing solution and partner for automotive dealerships, was recognized for its outstanding website performance and personalization...
Turbocharge Your Owner Retention Program (ORP) Marketing
By Courtney Evans, VP Product Marketing, Affinitiv Most auto dealerships do some or all of their service marketing through manufacturer owner retention programs (ORPs). The purpose of ORPs is stated in the name -- to retain customers. But how well do these programs...
3 Ways Marketing Automation Can Help You During COVID-19
By Ilana Shabtay, Director of Marketing, AutoLeadStar As the coronavirus continues to impact our daily lives, we’re all questioning the long-term effects of this crisis and how it will impact business. And while this is an uncertain time, to say the least, there may...
Market Pulse: COVID-19’s Impact on Online Car Shopping
By Chris Martin, SVP of Customer Development, Client Command The impact of COVID-19 is shaping every aspect of life. Dealerships across the U.S. are seeing less showroom traffic/a drop off in sales or are temporarily closed to protect the spread of the virus. To...
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