Trending Auto Retail News
Auto/Mate Unveils New Texting Engine for Auto Dealerships, Improving Customer Experience in Sales and Service
ALBANY, N.Y. – August 14, 2017 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems today unveiled its new Texting engine built right into its dealership management system (DMS), allowing auto dealership personnel to quickly communicate with customers in a more effective way than with...
VehiclesTEST Selects Flick Fusion’s SMARTFLICKS Platform for Independent Test-Drive Videos for Auto Dealers
Urbandale, IA – August 14, 2017 – Flick Fusion today announced that VehiclesTEST, a content creator of independent test-drive videos, has selected Flick Fusion's SMARTFLICKS as its new video hosting and marketing platform. VehiclesTEST conducts independent road tests...
MUSA Auto Finance launches portal for first-of-its-kind automated, effortless leasing of new and pre-owned vehicles
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11, 2017 – MUSA Auto Finance, an auto finance company specializing in new and pre-owned vehicle leasing, announced today the launch of its online portal, where dealers can submit applications, receive decisions and print pre-populated lease...
Witt’s Wise Words: BDC vs BFC
ELEAD1ONE partner Bill Wittenmyer explains the difference between a dealership having a Business Development Center versus a Business Follow-Up Center.
#FreebieFridays – Being the Most Obvious Choice
In this Freebie Friday quick tip for Automotive Dealers, ELEAD1ONE Partner Bill Wittenmyer talks about how to get ahead in dealership sales and in life by consistently presenting yourself as the obvious choice. Want more Freebie Friday tips?
Westlake Financial Services and CARite Announce National Strategic Partnership
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Financial Services (“Westlake”) and CARite today announced a strategic partnership to offer financing, dealer support and other services across CARite’s growing nationwide network of dealerships. With...
Facebook Wheels: The Ultimate Cyber Car Lot
Frankly speaking, when and if the selling of cars via social media gets real traction it will be primarily through Facebook. Having run several successful consumer goods “mega-campaigns” on Facebook, I’ve seen first-hand the power of that platform. Buying $19-$49...
Chrome Data announces Colorized 360°, a new vehicle walk-around product designed to increase engagement and drive more sales.
Chrome Data, the leading provider of vehicle merchandising solutions, images and incentives today announced the launch of Colorized 360°, a new vehicle walk-around product designed to engage customers and drive more sales. Using Chrome Data’s industry-leading vehicle...
Interaction is Key: 5 Inventory Web Display Best Practices
(Part 2 of a 4-piece blog series on vehicle merchandising) Continuing this vehicle merchandising best-practices series, I would like to discuss how to display your inventory online to its best advantage. As the old saying goes, “You never have a second chance to make...
Signs That Your Repair Shop Customer Service Needs an Overhaul
Perhaps, the most important aspect of any business is customer service. In fact, it doesn’t matter what type of business you run, if you don’t have an efficient, excellent or dedicated customer service then you are teetering on the edge of disaster. As a repair shop,...
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC and Cadillac Protection Selects MaximTrak Digital F&I Solutions for its U.S. Dealers
WAYNE, PA., August 9, 2017 – MaximTrak Technologies, the international finance and insurance (F&I) platform provider, announced today that Chevrolet-Buick-GMC and Cadillac (CBGC) Protection, General Motors’ Protection coverage group, has selected the MaximTrak...
Does Your BDC Leverage Lead Data to Increase Sales?
In the early days of internet lead departments, BDC representatives held the ultimate leverage: knowledge. Dealership websites presented far less information than they do now. Third-party sites had not yet taken off. Customers could browse and submit leads online, but...
Join us for Digital Dealer Las Vegas 2021