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Full Tank Auto Camp: Fueling the Future of the Auto Industry
What do you get when you cross a group of high school students with cameras, lights, and action? We're about to find out! I am excited to announce that the next Fixed Ops Roundtable Pop-Up event will be held at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, June 26th from...
Recap of EV, Pre-Owned Car Market for May
Following in the steps of the new-vehicle market, electric vehicle (EV) and pre-owned cars saw increased sales for the month of May. The average transaction price (ATP) paid for an electric vehicle in May was $56,648, which is 2.6 percent higher than in April. EV ATPs...
Volie Integrates with ActivEngage to Enrich Auto Dealership Communication Strategies
FORT MYERS, Fla., June 17, 2024 – Volie, the leading provider of automotive BDC software, has created a seamless integration with ActivEngage, the largest exclusively automotive chat and text communication platform in the world. These two industry-leading companies...
Peopleware is an Often-Neglected Aspect of Dealership Cybercrime Prevention
As helpful and convenient as software-based cybercrime prevention is for a car dealership, it is not sufficiently comprehensive that you should feel comfortably protected by it alone. A dealer's compliance needs are best served when software and peopleware—physical...
The Ultimate AI Hackathon at #DDCE2024
As we start to gear up for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo, one of the most anticipated sessions is an interactive workshop centered around artificial intelligence (AI). Get ready to ignite your creativity and flex your strategic muscles at The Ultimate...
Ford Ends EV Dealership Program
Ford is revising its electric vehicle (EV) dealership program that asked store owners to invest upward of $1 million to sell the vehicle. The “EV-certified” program was announced in September 2022 amid high demand for the vehicles, low supplies and industry-wide...
Unlock Efficiency: Streamline Your Document Management Process
Dealerships create thousands of documents every day, from deal jackets and repair orders to parts tickets and accounts payable paperwork– it's an endless stream. Managing these documents is cumbersome and time-consuming, as dealers know very well. Even with a process...
Solera’s Vehicle Solutions and Uber for Business Provide Unmatched Mobility Services for Dealerships
Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services, announced an exclusive rideshare collaboration with Uber for Business. In addition to rides, RedCap by Solera now offers access to parts delivery through Uber Direct....
New-Vehicle Inventory Dropped to Start June
Four days. That is the amount of time that new-vehicle inventory declined, sitting at 74 days when the month of June started according to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data. Spurred by Memorial Day Sales, the reduction of the previous model...
Benchmark Data Suite Unveils Cutting-Edge Benchmark Alert System for Dealerships
Chicago, Illinois June 10, 2024 — Benchmark Data Suite, the industry leader in automotive solutions for actionable decision-making across dealerships, proudly announces the launch of the Benchmark Alert System. This state-of-the-art feature empowers dealers by...
Used EVs Require CPO Process
While some identify the increasing number of used electric vehicles (EVs) as a problem for the industry, others view it as an opportunity. It could be regarded as both, and the result will depend entirely on how auto manufacturers and retailers respond to the current...
May New-Vehicle Sales Price Continue to Trend Lower, Down Nearly 1%: Kelley Blue Book
New-vehicle prices continued an eight-month streak of being lower than the month before, aided by high incentives. According to estimates by Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) in May for a new vehicle in the U.S. was $48,389, statistically unchanged...
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