Today on CBTNews.com – Wednesday, August 15th, 2018:
Tariffs or Technology: What Will Have the Biggest Impact on Retail Auto? – Steve Finlay
Steve Finlay, Editor of WardsAuto joins Jim Fitzpatrick in a great discussion about the current effect import tariffs and technology are having on the retail auto industry. Both seen to disrupt the industry in many ways, although the latter has already made an impact. Watch Now
If you’ve ever listed your dealership on Maps, Places, or Google+, you’ll know the power that each of those tools can hold. They have the ability to give you direct access to the millions of people that use these platforms. Though it’s agreed that they are quite powerful, it’s absolutely vital for you to know exactly how to use them, and how to analyze, update, and manage them. Read More
Now, just when you think there isn’t any other possible roadblock that could keep dealers from selling more tires, Amazon has entered the online tire business. And like everything Amazon does, competitive pricing, product availability and quick delivery make them hard to compete with if you aren’t serious about getting your share of the $30 billion in annual tire sales in America. Read More