The Dealer 5 | July 1, 2015

Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.

Steve Finlay, Contributing Editor

July 1, 2015

3 Min Read
The Dealer 5 | July 1, 2015

Welcome to The WardsAuto Dealer 5 - we've put together important items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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A Facebook page with positive reviews, inventory info and buyer incentives may entice someone to visit a dealer’s website or store. But conversation sells cars.

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Selling cars in Idaho is different, compared with other states. Differences also exist within Idaho itself. Here’s a WardsAutoQ&A with two dealer guys who know their stuff – and their state.

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3.

Leasing once was reserved primarily for luxury car buyers, but today subprime consumers are itching for new-car leases, too.

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No More Turf Battles: Keeping Sales and F&I Teams Connected In a perfect world, dealership salespeople and F&I managers get along famously, working hand in hand to seal every deal. In the real world, conflicts can arise. The two departments can easily find themselves at cross-purposes. Join this free webinar to hear actionable solutions. View on demand now!

4.

The boxy Scion xB is packing it up. The first-generation model once was the face of Toyota's “youth” brand. The second-generation didn’t do so well. So it’s so long.

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A Euro-look is changing the fullsize van segment. Still a big player, but lacking new product, is General Motors. Will it freshen up? WardsAuto analyst Haig Stoddard tackles that question.

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About the Author

Steve Finlay

Contributing Editor

Steve Finlay is a former longtime editor for WardsAuto. He writes about a range of topics including automotive dealers and issues that impact their business.

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