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Key Insights and Data: Auto Loan Originations Observations
18.8 million auto loans, totaling $442.5 billion, have been originated year-to-date. This is a 0.5% increase in accounts and a 4.1% increase in balances over this time last year. Auto loans represent 86.4% of all auto account originations and 89.9% of all auto...
Zeigler Set to Purchase Three New Luxury Dealers in Group’s Largest Acquisition in History
CHICAGO (PRWEB) January 13, 2020 -- Zeigler Automotive Group today announced that it will be acquiring Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter of Hoffman Estates, Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg, and INFINITI of Hoffman Estates from Motor Werks Auto Group owners Mick Austin and Paul...
Why Branding is Important
Mike Corerra shares why branding is important to keep a dealership top of mind for its customers.
Digital Dealer Launches 2020 Defy Gravity Theme
Addressing the current challenges and how to compete in today’s market through greater efficiency, productivity and profitability (Boca Raton, FL.) – January 9, 2020 – Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is launching a Defy Gravity theme in 2020, the first of many...
Redefining the Speed of Your Service Lane with Messaging and Automation
By Alex Melen, Co-Founder, SmartSites Running a well-oiled servicing operation can be challenging, and every minute wasted by inefficient systems is a potential dollar lost. In 2020, an age defined by breakneck speed and instant gratification, the most successful...
Is Your Digital Retail Black & White?
By Andrew Tai, CEO, Motoinsight You’ve probably heard that digital retailing is the way of the future. Digital retailing is becoming an undeniable fact of dealership operations, and that’s a great thing for the entire industry. So, case closed, right? The future has...
Autotrader Names 15 Best Cars of the Past Decade
ATLANTA, January 8, 2020 – The auto industry has seen drastic shifts in product offerings over the last decade, ranging from the rise in alternative-fuel options to updated infotainment systems, advanced safety technology standards, and all-new, innovative vehicle...
myautoIQ Launches Real-Time AI Platform to Transform Automotive Customer Acquisition and Engagement
The Saas company helps auto dealers identify, score, and engage with potential customers across the United States [NEW JERSEY 7 JANUARY 2020] - myautoIQ, a SaaS company targeting buyers in the automotive industry, announces the launch of its proprietary AI engine....
Inovatec Systems Receives SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II Attestation
Independent Audit Verifies Inovatec Systems Internal Controls and Processes Burnaby, BC – (January 7, 2020) – Inovatec, a cloud-based software solutions provider, today announced that it has completed its SOC 1 Type II and 2 Type II audits. These attestations...
Manheim Names Joe Kichler to Vice President of Manheim Logistics
Kichler to Lead the Transformation of Manheim’s Logistics as the Company Accelerates Its Transition to Digital ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan 7, 2020) – Manheim has named Joe Kichler to vice president of Manheim Logistics where he will be responsible for overseeing business...
“Must-Dos” for Year-End Excellence and a Fresh Start to 2020
By Susan Moll and Matt Hurst A new year and a new decade means new opportunities for your dealership. But with the new, comes closing out the old. From completing 1099s and W-2s to updating model lines and account numbers, finding balance after the end of the year...
DealerBuilt Appoints Jonathan Burr as Chief Information Officer
Grapevine, Texas, January 7, 2019 -- DealerBuilt, an enterprise Dealer Management System (DMS) for automobile dealers nationwide, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Burr as Chief Information Officer (CIO). DealerBuilt is a high-growth technology company...
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