One of my favorite calls receive are from former customers or friends who know I am in the car business. They call asking me how they should buy their next vehicle. I no longer work at the dealership, but it is so much fun for me to help my family, friends, and former customers to purchase a vehicle as an independent third-party voice. Recently, a friend of mind … [Read more...] about Dealerships, do you even CPO? A Simple & Beneficial Approach
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Tariffs on New Cars Would Push Consumers to Buy Used, Poll Finds
Looming tariffs on new vehicles would likely cause many consumers to buy a used vehicle instead, according to a recent study by Autolist.com. Forty-one percent of current car shoppers polled said that tariffs on new vehicles would cause them to buy a used vehicle. This was the most common response by a wide margin, Autolist found. Twenty-two percent of consumers said they … [Read more...] about Tariffs on New Cars Would Push Consumers to Buy Used, Poll Finds
Most Consumers Are Wary of Chinese Automakers Ahead of Planned U.S. Launch
San Francisco — July 24, 2018 — Chinese automakers will face an uphill battle earning the trust—and attention—of U.S. car shoppers, according to a recent poll by Autolist. With several Chinese brands eyeing an entry into the U.S. market in the coming years, Autolist polled 1,565 consumers in July about their awareness of and openness to a Chinese brand … [Read more...] about Most Consumers Are Wary of Chinese Automakers Ahead of Planned U.S. Launch
Are Subscriptions the Next Big Automotive Disruption?
It seems that just when we wrap our heads around one new innovation, another one pops up. Between the continuing development of electric and autonomous vehicles, the rise of ridesharing, and the emergence of Carvana and other online car sellers, it’s easy to think the auto industry of 2019 will look nothing like that of 2017, with all of the changes poised to take place this … [Read more...] about Are Subscriptions the Next Big Automotive Disruption?
Telenav Launches Connected In-Car Advertising Platform for Automotive OEMs
Santa Clara, CA — January 4, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telenav[miscellaneous type="superscript"]®[/miscellaneous], Inc. (NASDAQ:TNAV), a leading provider of connected-car and location-based platform services, is launching an In-Car Advertising Platform that enables automotive OEMs to generate revenue by delivering ads to cars in a safe, user-friendly, and contextually-relevant … [Read more...] about Telenav Launches Connected In-Car Advertising Platform for Automotive OEMs