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November New-Vehicle Sales Pace Expected to Hold Steady
New-vehicle sales for November are expected to maintain a steady seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million, an increase from last November’s SAAR of 15.5 million consistent with the sales pace observed in October, according to the Cox Automotive forecast...
Dealer Magazine: My Last Article: Reflections on a 42 Year Automotive Career!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September/October edition of Dealer magazine I’m retiring at the end of the year, so this will be my last Dealer article. I’ve only had one job with one company since June 1982 when I graduated from Oklahoma...
Dealer eBDC Releases Fixed Operations Outbound BDC Program to Help Dealers Grow Their Service And Parts Revenue
Dealer eBDC Corp. has announced that it is now offering its Outbound Service BDC program to dealers outside its initial pilot program. Specifically developed for Canadian dealers of all brands, to help dealers retain, and grow their Fixed Operations customer base,...
Understanding the Impact of the Election on Automotive Sales
Election years always come with some uncertainty, but for the automotive industry, they also bring unique opportunities. As I’ve discussed with our Industry Insights team at Cox Automotive, we’re seeing several trends emerge from the latest Kelley Blue Book data that...
Dealer Magazine: Interview with David Long, Hansel Auto Group Executive General Manager
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine The Dealer interview for this issue is with Hansel Auto Group and industry veteran David Long. With four decades of experience in the automotive industry, Long has...
Car Wars’ AI Assistant, Cari Phone Assist, Set to Revolutionize Dealership Phone Operations
Car Wars, the leading provider of innovative phone solutions for automotive dealerships, is thrilled to introduce Cari Phone Assist, a powerful AI Scheduler and Receptionist, set to transform how dealerships manage phone interactions. Designed with 30+ years of...
Used-Vehicle Prices Rise in First Half of November
Wholesale used-vehicle prices were up 1.6 percent for the 15 days of November, according to data from the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The mid-month index sat increased to 206.1, rising 0.5 percent from the full month of November 2023. The non-adjusted price...
Navigating the Inventory Landscape: Why Dealers Are Taking A New Look At Technology-Driven Acquisition Strategies
The automotive retail landscape has undergone significant change in recent years, with dealerships facing new challenges with their inventory acquisition strategies. The traditional methods of sourcing vehicles through trade-ins and wholesale auctions are no longer...
Petra Automotive Products Partners with Christian Brothers Automotive as Preferred Premium Chemical Provider
Petra Automotive Products is proud to announce its new partnership with Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), becoming a preferred premium chemical provider for CBA franchise locations nationwide. This collaboration provides franchise owners with access to Petra's...
Customers Favor AI-Based Technologies, J.D. Power Survey Finds
The results of the J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study found owners offer praise for some advanced vehicle technologies features, others are found to be lackluster. New artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies, like smart climate control,...
From Search to Sale: How FAQ Pages Drive Dealership Success
As the e-commerce landscape evolves, consumers increasingly turn to online platforms to make informed purchasing decisions. This shift has sparked a growing expectation for instant, reliable information accessible when needed. Research supports this trend, revealing...
Meridian Audio Hosts Event at Kia America Headquarters
Meridian Audio hosted a two-day event at Kia America’s headquarters to demonstrate our innovative automotive audio and our groundbreaking Vibrohaptic Audio technology. The event showcased how premium sound is reshaping the driving experience. Meridian presented in-car...
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