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Dealers Will Soon Have More Choices for Connected Car Services

In past articles, I've touched on the many services that dealers can expect from Connected Car technology. Some of these have included vehicle...

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What Dealers Want From Their OEM Programs

Automotive manufacturers create programs for their dealers to improve operations, drive up sales, and increase customer loyalty. But how successful...

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Bubble Wrap: Follow the Logic Filled Road

We have all ordered a product that was shipped to us most likely in a cardboard box. Inside that box, the product we ordered, was probably covered in...

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Connected Car Opportunities in Parts and Service

There has been a lot of attention paid to opportunities for Connected Car technologies in Sales and F&I, with ideas like personalized shopping,...

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The Power of Return Parts Buyers

You probably know the age-old business adage that it’s cheaper to sell to an existing customer than it is to acquire a new one. In fact, it’s about...

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Using Data to Connect on-Line and in-Person Car Shopping

There has been a lot of attention paid to opportunities for Connected Car technologies in Sales and F&I, with ideas like personalized shopping,...

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The Coming Wave of the Electric Vehicles and the Impact on Auto Retail

We have all read and heard the recent headlines around the auto industry. Electric, electric, electric. It is coming fast and furious! Depending...

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With Connectivity, Dealers Can Get More from Courtesy Transportation Programs

Most dealers have Courtesy Transportation, or CTP programs in place, with the support of their respective manufacturers. What dealers may not be...

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Auto Parts & Accessories eCommerce: Amazon and eBay

It's no surprise to anyone, let alone anyone working in or around a dealership, that the automobile industry is a powerhouse — generating almost a...

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Interview with Assurant Global Automotive: Customer Experience Tech

As Bob Hooey said, "if you are not taking care of your customers, your competitor will." With so many dealership options and value offerings a...

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Sierra Toyota Recognized for Community Actions

Sierra Toyota in Sierra Vista, AZ is a small market Toyota dealership, and the leadership team understands the value of providing an exceptional...

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What You Should Pay Attention to When Selling Parts Online

Online parts and accessories eCommerce is a great source of revenue for many dealers. By moving their parts departments online, dealerships have the...

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