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Featured Interview
Sonic Automotive surges 76% despite CDK outage; Jeff Dyke explains resilience strategies
Despite the estimated 1.02 billion dollar loss for dealerships due to the CDK Global outage, Sonic Automotive’s second-quarter net income is up 76% year-over-year. Joining us on the recent episode of Inside Automotive to talk more about that is Jeff Dyke, the President of Sonic Automotive. Watch the full segment here.
Leveraging ChatGPT for enhanced sales and service – Jen Suzuki
In this episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, industry expert Jen Suzuki explores ChatGPT’s transformative potential for car dealerships. From streamlining service communications to crafting engaging sales messages, Jen explains how this AI tool can revolutionize dealerships’ interactions with customers. Whether you’re looking to enhance your marketing efforts or improve customer engagement, this episode offers valuable insights into harnessing AI to elevate your dealership’s operations. Watch the full segment here.
For Dealers
How dealerships can grow sales and profits by adopting resilient marketing strategies
In this competitive market, car dealerships face numerous challenges. Maintaining steady sales and profits can be challenging with fluctuating consumer demands, high vehicle prices, and low inventory. Read More
