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Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Data Now Available for Syndication via API
Customers Can Leverage Industry-Leading Ownership-Cost Data from KBB.com IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2019 -- Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own data is now available for syndication via API. Previously only available on KBB.com, now customers can integrate this...
The Importance of a Centrally Managed Update System
In this video blog, Erik Nachbahr explains how software updates can wreak havoc on a dealership’s operation and why having a centrally managed update system is vital to avoid that disruption.
#WittsWiseWords: Make Your Own Economy
Be prepared for the outside issues that may impact your ability to meet your personal income goals. In this #WittsWiseWords - Bill Wittenmyer says to stick with what brought you success in the first place - great processes, and using your CRM to keep your pipeline...
Wantalease.com: Cadillac Escalade Increases in Price by 39.19% in September
Amid Ongoing General Motors Strike, the Cadillac Escalade Payment Increases by Nearly 40% CINCINNATI, OHIO (September 25, 2019) – Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings for...
Consumers and Auto Dealers Agree: Personalization Enabled by Automation and Artificial Intelligence Will Greatly Improve Both Car Buying and Ownership
New study from Cox Automotive shows 67% of consumers believe personalization technology will improve the car-buying process. According to 72% of dealers, automation and AI technology will help empower employees and improve consumer satisfaction without reducing staff....
7 Tips to Turn Sales Appointments into Closed Deals
By Cory Wright, Director of Training, CallRevu Today's customers expect and demand a fantastic experience. From initial research to the showroom visit, delivering a great experience at every touchpoint will give you a distinct advantage over your competition and help...
CARFAX Canada VIN Scan Integrates with Inovatec to Provide Unmatched Vehicle Insights
LONDON, ON (Sept. 25, 2019) - Inovatec Systems Corp. has chosen CARFAX Canada VIN Scan to help power their industry-leading, cloud-based lending software solutions. The partnership enables Inovatec users to adjudicate lease and finance applications with greater...
The Quality of the Response Determines the Quality of the Lead
By Christine Plunkett, National Sales Director, Frikin Tech The automotive industry has plummeted to an all-time low closing rate on internet leads, an abysmal five percent average across all dealers in the U.S. We are only engaging 20 to 30 percent of inbound sales...
Why Should OEMs Prioritize In-Vehicle Entertainment?
By Nils Wollny, CEO & Co-Founder, Holoride In-vehicle entertainment is bringing a brand new, lucrative experience to cars and their passengers. For years, they have been sticking to the status quo and prioritizing the driver’s needs, but the driver isn’t the one...
Must-Dos to Score an A+ on Your Dealership’s Month-End Processes
By Susan Moll and Matt Hurst Can you hear the pencils sharpening, expo markers squeaking, and fresh new backpacks zipping? While it’s back-to-school season across the nation, at the dealership, September is also a great time to start anew by giving your strategy a...
Dealers Urged to Review Vendor Data Security Measures
BURLINGAME, CA, September 23, 2019 – Zonic Design, a certified vendor to CDK Global and Reynolds and Reynolds, is urging auto dealers to begin reviewing their vendors’ privacy and data security measures ahead of the January 1 deadline for compliance with California’s...
7 Tips to Turn Sales Calls into Customer Appointments
By Cory Wright, Director of Training for CallRevu More than ever before, customers are turning to the internet to research and shop for vehicles. This shift in behavior makes phone calls even more critical. Instead of visiting the dealership to ask vehicle questions,...
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