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Kerrigan Everyone wants to be a car dealer
Dealers
Expect Banner Year for Car Dealership Buy-SellsExpect Banner Year for Car Dealership Buy-Sells

The more profitable fixed operations of a dealership attract investors more than the vehicle-sales departments, says Erin Kerrigan, who tracks car store buy-sell transactions.

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Jan 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
Strike Up the Dixieland Band, It’s Show Time for NADA
Dealers
Strike Up the Dixieland Band, It’s Show Time for NADAStrike Up the Dixieland Band, It’s Show Time for NADA
bySteve Finlay
Jan 27, 2017
1 Min Read
ldquoWe anticipated a different endingrdquo Stinebert says of the presidential election
Dealers
Surprised on Nov. 8, Trade Group Representing Auto Lenders Now Sees OpportunitySurprised on Nov. 8, Trade Group Representing Auto Lenders Now Sees Opportunity
bySteve Finlay
Jan 26, 2017
1 Min Read
Used-Car Deals Attract Consumers With Great Credit
Dealers
Used-Car Deals Attract Consumers With Great CreditUsed-Car Deals Attract Consumers With Great Credit
bySteve Finlay
Jan 26, 2017
1 Min Read
Mark Scarpelli from left brother Ray Scarpelli and father Raymond Scarpelli Sr
Dealers
Working With Trump Administration on New NADA Chairman's AgendaWorking With Trump Administration on New NADA Chairman's Agenda
byTom Beaman
Jan 26, 2017
1 Min Read
Scarpelli took Chicago dealer charity to higher level
Dealers
NADA Chairman-Elect Big on PhilanthropyNADA Chairman-Elect Big on Philanthropy
byTom Beaman
Jan 26, 2017
1 Min Read
Credit bureau reps Laky and Zabritski counter fearful talk of big trouble in subprime auto lending
Dealers
Subprime Doing Fine, But Thanks for Asking
Subprime Doing Fine, But Thanks for Asking
Jan 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Dealership Turnaround Pro Tells How It’s Done
Dealers
Dealership Turnaround Pro Tells How It’s Done
Dealership Turnaround Pro Tells How It’s Done
Jan 25, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAdam Armbruster, Senior Partner
White UK car buyersrsquo preferred color four years running
Dealers
U.K. Car-Paint Preferences Primarily Colorless
U.K. Car-Paint Preferences Primarily Colorless
Jan 24, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPaul Myles, European Editor
How to Fix Five Costly Vehicle Reconditioning Mistakes
Dealers
How to Fix Five Costly Vehicle Reconditioning Mistakes
How to Fix Five Costly Vehicle Reconditioning Mistakes
Jan 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDennis McGinn
Second overseas raid in as many years keeps bogus parts out of Australia
Fixed Operations
Fake Parts Seized in Mideast Raid Likely Oz-Bound
Fake Parts Seized in Mideast Raid Likely Oz-Bound
Jan 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Fixed Operations Engage Buyers as China Sales Slow
Fixed Operations
Fixed Operations Engage Buyers as China Sales Slow
Fixed Operations Engage Buyers as China Sales Slow
Jan 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byAlysha Webb, Contributor
Limit number of questions Perry says
Dealers
People Say Darnedest Things in Auto Dealership Customer Surveys
People Say Darnedest Things in Auto Dealership Customer Surveys
Jan 17, 2017
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Understanding Google’s “Intrusive” Pop-Up Penalty
Dealers
Understanding Google’s “Intrusive” Pop-Up Penalty
Understanding Google’s “Intrusive” Pop-Up Penalty
Jan 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDave Pye
Showrooms await customers lured by improving economy low interest rates
Dealers
Spanish Dealers' Profit on Track for Slight Gain in 2016
Spanish Dealers' Profit on Track for Slight Gain in 2016
Dec 28, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJorge Palacios, Correspondent
Was 2016 Good Year for Auto Dealers?
Dealers
Was 2016 Good Year for Auto Dealers?
Was 2016 Good Year for Auto Dealers?
Dec 27, 2016
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1 Min Read
byTodd Bryant
Say Goodbye to Help Wanted Sign
Dealers
Say Goodbye to Help Wanted Sign
Say Goodbye to Help Wanted Sign
Dec 22, 2016
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1 Min Read
byAdam Robinson
ldquoLearned a tonrdquo Geitner says of his new position as head of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book
Dealers
When They’re Ready to Buy They’re Really Ready
When They’re Ready to Buy They’re Really Ready
Dec 20, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Chinese car buyers like to buy from elaborate flagship stores such as this Lincoln dealership
Digital Marketing
Digital ‘Natives’ and ‘Laggards’ Shop for Cars Differently
Digital ‘Natives’ and ‘Laggards’ Shop for Cars Differently
Dec 19, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
ldquoUnderstand customersrsquo lifestylesrdquo Pappanastos says
Finance & Insurance
Exec Runs Company With ‘Evangelistic Spirit’
Exec Runs Company With ‘Evangelistic Spirit’
Dec 16, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Renault could lose subsidies without expanding Russian footprint
Dealers
Russia Ties Automaker Aid to Expanding Facilities
Russia Ties Automaker Aid to Expanding Facilities
Dec 15, 2016
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1 Min Read
byEugene Gerden, Correspondent
Yaris other Toyotas highest on Australian car shoppersrsquo shrinking lists
Dealers
More Australians Shelving Plans to Buy New Cars
More Australians Shelving Plans to Buy New Cars
Dec 14, 2016
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
Timed Out: How Auto Dealers Lose Customers
Retail
Timed Out: How Auto Dealers Lose Customers
Timed Out: How Auto Dealers Lose Customers
Dec 13, 2016
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1 Min Read
byRichard Libin, President
ldquoIrsquom listening to the voice of the customerrdquo Jenkins says
Dealers
Former Teacher Wants Her Car Dealership to Get A+
Former Teacher Wants Her Car Dealership to Get A+
Dec 12, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Some Alevel technicians get signing bonuses Brown says
Fixed Operations
Good Auto Mechanics Are Hard to Find These Days
Good Auto Mechanics Are Hard to Find These Days
Dec 9, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Consumers looking for relief in face of rising vehicle prices Zabritski says
Finance & Insurance
More Car Loan Rate Shoppers Turning to Credit Unions
More Car Loan Rate Shoppers Turning to Credit Unions
Dec 7, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
A Woman in Yoga Pants Walks Into a Car Dealership…
Finance & Insurance
A Woman in Yoga Pants Walks Into a Car Dealership…
A Woman in Yoga Pants Walks Into a Car Dealership…
Dec 7, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Libin
Tech Geek Tells Why Car Dealers Need More Wireless
Dealers
Tech Geek Tells Why Car Dealers Need More Wireless
Tech Geek Tells Why Car Dealers Need More Wireless
Dec 6, 2016
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1 Min Read
byErik Nachbahr
ldquoI hate firing peoplehellipbut sometimes they fire themselvesrdquo Mitchell says
Dealers
No Flying Burritos in This Car Dealership Department
No Flying Burritos in This Car Dealership Department
Dec 5, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Wees believes in marketing to all ages
Digital Marketing
Marketing to Millennials for Suckers
Marketing to Millennials for Suckers
Dec 1, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Score One for the Car Dealership Customers
Dealers
Score One for the Car Dealership Customers
Score One for the Car Dealership Customers
Nov 30, 2016
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1 Min Read
byBrian Geitner
Where Car Dealers Can Meet the Millennials
Finance & Insurance
Where Car Dealers Can Meet the Millennials
Where Car Dealers Can Meet the Millennials
Nov 29, 2016
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1 Min Read
byGary Galloway
ldquoSound genuinerdquo Adame says
Digital Marketing
Show, Tell and Sell
Show, Tell and Sell
Nov 29, 2016
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1 Min Read
bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor
Leverage F&I Through Economic Change
Finance & Insurance
Leverage F&I Through Economic Change
Leverage F&I Through Economic Change
Nov 28, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJohn Stephens 1, Senior Vice President-Dealer Services
GM Holden Bolsters Marketing Team
Digital Marketing
GM Holden Bolsters Marketing Team
GM Holden Bolsters Marketing Team
Nov 23, 2016
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1 Min Read
byAlan Harman, Correspondent
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