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Younger Generations Could Provide Answer to Dealership Turnover Issue
According to the Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing Study, approximately 20% of dealership staff are likely to look for another job in the next six months. The study found that top dealer challenges are attracting qualified candidates, hiring the right staff and...
Manheim Launches Apprentice Program to Address Nationwide Shortage of Skilled Auto Technicians
As a leader in the remarketing industry, Manheim takes a “Grow Our Own” approach to fill the gap in developing auto technician talent. ATLANTA, Ga. (July 22, 2019) –Prompted by a severe shortage of auto technicians nationwide and fast-growing need by clients for the...
AUL CORP ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF JASON GARNER TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PAUL McCARTHY TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF AGENCY AND DEALER SALES
Announcements Follow AUL’s Growth and Expansion into a National Full-Service F&I Provider (NAPA, CA – July 22, 2019) – In response to the firm’s rapid growth and expansion into a full-service Finance and Insurance (F&I) provider, AUL Corp. (AUL) solidified its...
7 Steps to Guaranteed BDC Success
By Mark Gilbert, CEO, Automotive Training Network A dysfunctional BDC can be significantly more harmful than not having one at all. Adding another layer of customer-facing employees through a BDC will almost certainly disrupt existing processes and requires change to...
Budco Financial Now Integrated with Darwin Automotive
Detroit, Michigan, July 22, 2019 -- Budco Financial is pleased to announce the integration of its 0% payment plan services into the entire suite of Darwin Automotive F&I software solutions. Budco Financial’s addition to the Darwin F&I and Service menus,...
Auto/Mate Integrates DMS with Dealer360’s Analytics and CompTrackr Reporting Solutions
Albany, N.Y. – July 22, 2019 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today it has successfully completed all dealership management system (DMS) integrations with Dealer360’s Analytics and CompTrackr reporting solutions. Real-time integration between the two systems...
Creating Enthusiastic Customers
This week’s #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Manage Employee Retention and Drive Gross Profit
By Fleming Ford, VP of People & Performance, ESI Trends With today’s tight labor market, there is an urgent need in automotive retail to attract and retain better talent. Dealerships can’t hit performance goals or provide exceptional customer experiences without...
Hard Facts: Facebook Video Hacks – 2019 ThruPlay Update
This week’s #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Ignore the Grinders
This week’s #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Want More Service Revenue? Make Technician Videos!
Would you like to hear a ridiculous, unbelievable ROI statement? Well, one luxury brand dealership integrated technician videos into its service processes and, in only seven days, made +$250K in customer pay recommended work revenue. In fact, 80% of all closed repair...
Affinitiv and AutoLoop Sign Definitive Agreement to Merge
Combination creates a leading provider of marketing technology and software solutions exclusively serving automotive manufacturers and dealerships in the U.S. Chicago, IL and Clearwater, FL—July 18, 2019— Affinitiv, Inc. (“Affinitiv”) and Loop LLC (“AutoLoop”),...
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