Today on CBTNews.com – Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019:
Every dealer knows that today’s car shoppers want more control of their car buying experience. They expect more information, transparency, and online transaction capabilities. Here to give us an update on all things digital retailing is Pete MacInnis, founder and CEO of eLEND Solutions, and Steve Finlay, editor at WardsAuto magazine. Watch Now
The trend of using ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, gained popularity seemingly overnight. Within the last five years, ridesharing through these and other companies has expanded greatly, reaching nearly every city and town, big or small, around the globe. For automotive service centers, this trend toward ridesharing could lead to an increase in profits. Read More
It’s rare to find something that creates as much unity in the car industry as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on automotive imports. Manufacturers, dealers, and mechanics are presenting a united front in opposition to the 25% tariff which will be brought before the president for a ruling on May 18th. Though the administration’s economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, has hinted that this deadline isn’t set in stone, that hasn’t stopped the many branches of the industry from lobbying hard to ensure the tariffs don’t pass. Read More