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New-Vehicle Prices Lower for 10th Consecutive Month: KBB
For the 10th consecutive month, new-vehicle prices were lower year-over-year in July as Kelley Blue Book (KBB) analysts noted higher inventory levels and higher incentives have shifted the U.S. auto market to favor buyers. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new...
VDX.tv’s James Johnson to Speak at #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! James Johnson, VP, Account Planning, VDX.tv, will be present a session titled Take the Wheel, Gen Z this year. As the automotive industry balances driving short-term...
Recent Cyber Event Is Reminder to Dealers to Focus on Operational Best Practices, Financial Stability
In today’s ever-changing and increasingly digital world, the automotive industry faces a growing array of operational challenges. The most recent cyber event that affected thousands of dealerships across the country is just the latest example of how dealers,...
The Salesperson’s Mindset: Developing a Positive Attitude
Successful selling is a tribute to the power of a positive mental attitude. As the saying goes, "Samson slew a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of an ass, and the same weapon slays ten thousand sales daily." Your words, like the jawbone of an ass, can be a...
Vanguard’s Tax, Western Fidelity Insurance’s Jones Presenting a Session at #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Vanguard Dealer Services’ Jamie Tax and Western Fidelity Insurance Services’ Kristin Jones will co-present a panel titled Navigating the Gears of Success: A Roadmap to Rising...
ALM Automotive Group, Dave Smith Nissan, Escude Automotive Group, Haddad Auto Group, Shelor Motor Mile: Dealership Sales Roundup
Asbury Sells Atlanta Dealership Kerrigan Advisors represented Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive Group in the sale of Nalley Chevrolet in Union City, GA, to ALM Automotive Group. Asbury Automotive Group is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States,...
Industry Changes and Challenges in Vehicle Appraisals
The automotive industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly in how vehicle appraisals are conducted. As dealers adapt to a data-driven market, they increasingly rely on technology to make more informed decisions about inventory,...
Affinitiv’s Dean Martin, Michael Cappelli Set to Speak at #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dean Martin, VP of Marketing, Affinitiv, and Michael Cappelli, Director of Sales Support SaaS will, Affinitiv, lead a session titled Building Bridges: Unlocking the Secrets to...
Overview of the U.S. EV Market
A report prepared earlier this year for the Electric Vehicle Council gave an overview of the EV market, including owners’ preference, charging practices and the role of the U.S. government. The survey for the council found 49 percent of EV drivers’ households own at...
Empowering Dealership Teams: Key Strategies for Upskilling Success
Over half of automotive employees report they would stay longer at their jobs if offered robust professional development. This underscores the critical role of upskilling in boosting employee retention and satisfaction. Dealerships that invest in professional...
Dealer Alchemist CEO Shean Kirin to Host Session at #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dealer Alchemist CEO Shean Kirin will lead a session titled Speed to Lead: Dynamic Ad Alchemy. Dealers face the challenge of keeping their inventory advertising dynamic,...
Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz Top J.D. Power Survey
Overall satisfaction with car manufacturer websites is the highest it since to an increase of inventory and incentives, according to a recent J.D. Power survey. The J.D. Power U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study is a semiannual study that measures customer...
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