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Dealers
12-Point Planning Checklist for 2022 Inventory Shortages12-Point Planning Checklist for 2022 Inventory Shortages

Between ongoing market changes and soaring customer demands, it’s now more important than ever dealers proactively plan ahead to overcome 2022 inventory challenges.

Jan 7, 2022
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Digital Marketing
Dealership Cheat Sheet: Five Steps to Marketing With Low or No InventoryDealership Cheat Sheet: Five Steps to Marketing With Low or No Inventory
Jan 7, 2022
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Retail
Toyota Defends U.S. Retail Sales Title in 2021Toyota Defends U.S. Retail Sales Title in 2021
byJim Henry
Jan 7, 2022
1 Min Read
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Retail
Digital Retailing: The Key to Customer Satisfaction and Profitable SalesDigital Retailing: The Key to Customer Satisfaction and Profitable Sales
byIndustry Voices article by Cox Automotive DSS
Jan 5, 2022
1 Min Read
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Finance & Insurance
Vehicles Hard to Get, But Auto Financing Isn’tVehicles Hard to Get, But Auto Financing Isn’t
bySteve Finlay
Jan 3, 2022
1 Min Read
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Dealers
Specter of Tax Hikes Driving Dealership M&A ActivitySpecter of Tax Hikes Driving Dealership M&A Activity
byJim Henry
Dec 29, 2021
1 Min Read
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Dealers
2021: Rollercoaster Ride Ends Poorly
2021: Rollercoaster Ride Ends Poorly
Dec 27, 2021
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1 Min Read
byWarren P. Browne, President, WP Browne Consulting
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Dealers
Survey: Many Car Shoppers Want to Talk to F&I Managers
Survey: Many Car Shoppers Want to Talk to F&I Managers
Dec 20, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Digital Marketing
Alcantara Claims Vindication in Case Against Rival Miko
Alcantara Claims Vindication in Case Against Rival Miko
Dec 15, 2021
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1 Min Read
byPaul Myles, European Editor
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Digital Marketing
SMS Marketing 101 for Auto Dealers
SMS Marketing 101 for Auto Dealers
Dec 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Dealers
CarMax Study Ranks Levels of Automotive Loyalty
CarMax Study Ranks Levels of Automotive Loyalty
Dec 9, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Dealers
Auto Marketers Can Enhance Online Buying Experience
Auto Marketers Can Enhance Online Buying Experience
Dec 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byAnto Inigo
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Finance & Insurance
Dealers Have Tools to Take Guesswork out of Rebates
Dealers Have Tools to Take Guesswork out of Rebates
Dec 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRusty West
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Dealers
Selling Easy, Replenishing Stock Hard for Car Dealers
Selling Easy, Replenishing Stock Hard for Car Dealers
Dec 3, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Dealers
Auto Loan Amounts Growing, But Delinquencies Down
Auto Loan Amounts Growing, But Delinquencies Down
Dec 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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Dealers
TrueCar’s New Platform Does Full Transaction for Auto Dealers
TrueCar’s New Platform Does Full Transaction for Auto Dealers
Nov 30, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Dealers
Car Dealers Shouldn’t Completely Emulate Amazon
Car Dealers Shouldn’t Completely Emulate Amazon
Nov 24, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Dealers
Dealership Acquisitions Bound for Record-Breaking 2021
Dealership Acquisitions Bound for Record-Breaking 2021
Nov 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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Dealers
Car Dealers Speak Out on Staying Relevant
Car Dealers Speak Out on Staying Relevant
Nov 22, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Fixed Operations
Fixed Ops Highlighted at Future Dealer Conference
Fixed Ops Highlighted at Future Dealer Conference
Nov 22, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJohn Possumato, CEO
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Dealers
Economies of Scale Boost Megadealer Fortunes
Economies of Scale Boost Megadealer Fortunes
Nov 18, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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Dealers
Reconsider Your DMS and Give Your Dealership a New VUE
Reconsider Your DMS and Give Your Dealership a New VUE
Nov 18, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Dealers
2021 Dealer DMS Sentiment Survey
2021 Dealer DMS Sentiment Survey
Nov 18, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Dealers
Dealer's Guide to Selecting Your Next DMS
Dealer's Guide to Selecting Your Next DMS
Nov 18, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Dealers
How Chip Shortage Impacts Car Buyer Behavior
How Chip Shortage Impacts Car Buyer Behavior
Nov 15, 2021
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Voices article by AutoTrader
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Finance & Insurance
Auto Loan, Lease Values Up in Q3 Despite Sales Slump
Auto Loan, Lease Values Up in Q3 Despite Sales Slump
Nov 11, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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Dealers
Study: Customer Satisfaction Holds Firm Despite Thin Vehicle Inventory
Study: Customer Satisfaction Holds Firm Despite Thin Vehicle Inventory
Nov 10, 2021
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
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Dealers
Dealers Buying Cars Off Street Not a New Trend
Dealers Buying Cars Off Street Not a New Trend
Nov 8, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRyan Gerardi
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Finance & Insurance
Auto Loan, Lease Delinquencies Below Pre-COVID Levels
Auto Loan, Lease Delinquencies Below Pre-COVID Levels
Nov 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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Dealers
It Pays for Auto Industry to Hire People With Disabilities
It Pays for Auto Industry to Hire People With Disabilities
Nov 5, 2021
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1 Min Read
byNick Wyman
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Dealers
Why Dealers Need to Pay Attention to Claims Yield
Why Dealers Need to Pay Attention to Claims Yield
Nov 3, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Fixed Operations
Parts, Service Revenue Up in Q3 for Big Dealer Groups
Parts, Service Revenue Up in Q3 for Big Dealer Groups
Nov 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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Retail
Cashing In on EV Trifecta: Interested Consumers, EV Education, Alt Retail Formats
Cashing In on EV Trifecta: Interested Consumers, EV Education, Alt Retail Formats
Nov 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byIndustry Voices article by Urban Science
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Retail
Agency Model: Developing Trend in New Car Retailing?
Agency Model: Developing Trend in New Car Retailing?
Nov 1, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJohn Possumato, CEO
Sonic-Automotive (Sonic)
Dealers
Sonic Automotive Moves to Acquire Texas Dealer Group
Sonic Automotive Moves to Acquire Texas Dealer Group
Oct 29, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJim Henry, Contributor
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