Auto Dealer Today

09/05/2024

Even though Americans are clocking more miles so far this year, traffic fatalities have fallen: https://loom.ly/IJaZYp4

09/04/2024

Sales of purely electric vehicles haven't fulfilled annual expectations so far this year, but at least one forecaster sees them taking off in the not-so-distant future: https://loom.ly/Tz4a9Ic

09/03/2024

A "humble" Texas dealership in the state's biggest metro area gets a rebrand. Check out its unique new name: https://loom.ly/KkUruzU

08/30/2024

The top public auto groups have done well so far this year except for one, according to a midyear Kerrigan Advisors reading: https://loom.ly/Cq67C3Y

08/29/2024

Vehicle fire risk led Jaguar to recall an electric SUV for the second time. It's still working on a permanent fix but has an interim repair ready. In the meantime, it's advising owners to park them outside: https://loom.ly/enJsXog

08/28/2024

For the first time in over a year, electrical systems didn't lead reasons for recalls, which were down sharply in the second quarter: https://loom.ly/cNmdWZY

08/28/2024

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08/27/2024

A new Consumer Reports guide helps auto consumers find the right used car. See which brands top its reliability ranking: https://loom.ly/SxqPdIk

08/26/2024

David Paz of Asset Protection breaks down the Business Development Center for these times: https://loom.ly/2BhtTZM

08/23/2024

If you get an "absentee" customer, take extra precautions. These sales aren't always the same as in-person transactions, advises Gil Van Over of Automotive Compliance Education: https://loom.ly/dzaqucM

08/22/2024

One of the biggest U.S. auto groups started 100 years ago with one New Jersey dealership. See how the business went about growing over the decades: https://loom.ly/9_S7VOg

08/21/2024

Brands moved up and down on the newly released automotive version of the American Customer Satisfaction Index. There are ties in two major segments as overall satisfaction barely moves: https://loom.ly/_6clmzA

08/20/2024

Nearly 750,000 BMWs have been recalled over an issue that presents a fire risk. Find out the wide variety of models affected: https://loom.ly/aDjoI28

08/19/2024

It can pay to take extra precautions on sales to customers who don't come into the dealership. Compliance specialist Gil Van Over of Automotive Compliance Education explains the advisable steps: https://loom.ly/dzaqucM

08/16/2024

Today is the last day to vote in the annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Don't miss your chance to weigh in!: https://loom.ly/HD55zNU

08/15/2024

Headrests figure largely in auto consumers' traveling comfort, it turns out. Learn why and how the right fit makes all the difference: https://loom.ly/DgPgtE0

08/14/2024

Inventory and incentives continue their recovery, though buying new still presents obstacles for many consumers. Trucks are a big piece of the challenge pie: https://loom.ly/5dQMawA

08/13/2024

In the wake of the CDK Global software outage earlier this summer reportedly caused by cyberattacks, two auto industry partners offer guidance and an offering to help auto dealers protect themselves and their customers in the future: https://loom.ly/BUsSWU4

08/12/2024

BMW owners can now see on the brand's app how far an EV would take them on a single charge. A not-so-subtle invitation to switch from ICE: https://loom.ly/Zk49pZE

08/09/2024

Bobit Dealer Group's annual Industry Summit is coming up fast. Here's a chance to win a trip to the Auto Dealer eXchange at the summit, which returns to New Orleans this year: https://loom.ly/E7KXA2g

08/08/2024

Ford launched several electric bikes inspired by two of its longtime brands. One of them will be available only through dealers: https://loom.ly/X5N7nDs

08/07/2024

Has your dealership considered its liquidity status? Learn how to best manage finances with the right tools and partners: https://loom.ly/LyuOQrI

08/06/2024

For customers who pay with cash, Trent White of the Automotive Training Academy by Assurant explains a proposition that benefits both them and the dealer: https://loom.ly/llkgDyo

08/05/2024

Some motorist segments still haven't adopted the habit of wearing seat belts. Safety advocates are trying to convince the holdouts that they save lives: https://loom.ly/sLlwCxY

08/02/2024

Leasing has returned. In fact, for electric vehicles, more consumers are leasing rather than financing. Get the full picture from new TransUnion research: https://loom.ly/7yKILH8

07/31/2024

Many dealers say they're dissatisfied with the customer data they get. Cox Automotive reveals the weak spots in a new report, plus shares tips on optimizing data for customer relationships and profits: https://loom.ly/waqXm0U

07/30/2024

Lots of useful information is revealed in the latest OEM survey by Advisors. Particularly interesting to auto dealers are automakers' predictions on who'll manage customer relationships and data oversight and on the future of the agency model: https://loom.ly/2IXHlCI

More have moved away from agency model plans but see themselves taking more active role in customer relationships, Kerrigan Advisors poll finds.

07/29/2024

How did SMARTPAY.com rise to the top to win the Dealers' Choice Awards biweekly payments nod? Hear what CEO David Engelman has to say about the company's approach: https://loom.ly/p5W5iqk

07/26/2024

New-vehicle sales figures are rebounding this month after the extended CDK Global software shutdown, according to two preliminary forecasts: https://loom.ly/3BOJmvE