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Jim Pena joins Inside Automotive to talk fixed operations and how service departments have adjusted to new customers and electric vehicles.

Fixed operations after COVID: more work, more profit — Jim Pena...

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The fixed operations space is experiencing unprecedented changes in the way it does business. As technicians and dealers look to adopt new tools and...

Flying electric vehicle wins FAA certification: should you be excited?

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Alef Aeronautic's Model A flying electric vehicle has received a limited special airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), making it the first...
Stellantis partners with TKT & Associates, representing the brand's first time hiring a Black-audience-focused advertising agency of record.

TKT & Associates becomes first Black-focused Stellantis ad agency

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Stellantis has announced a new partnership with marketing firm TKT & Associates, representing the car manufacturer's first time hiring a Black-audience-focused advertising agency of...
Studies show that financial stress can heavily limit workplace productivity. Here are three ways dealers can help their employees.

3 low-cost ways to help dealership employees reduce financial stress

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Looking for a competitive edge amid an already insanely competitive automotive marketplace?   Many employers lean towards lead generation and digital marketing as a solution.   “If only...
Brian Pasch joins Inside Automotive to discuss the upcoming Google Analytics 4 launch, and its significance for automotive retailers.

Is your dealership ready for Google Analytics 4? — Brian Pasch...

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The arrival of Google Analytics 4 is swiftly approaching, meaning dealers must prepare for the next generation of digital data collection. On this episode...
market conditions Caldwell

Summer car prices: should dealers be optimistic? — Jessica Caldwell |...

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Despite the nation raising the debt ceiling, the automotive industry has continuously felt the consequences of rising interest rates, inflation, and supply chain issues....
In this article we discuss how to turn difficult car sales situations into opportunities for both the customer and the dealership.

Why ‘bad news’ doesn’t exist in car sales

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Car salespe­ople tackle various challenge­s every day, ranging from customer he­sitancy to financial hurdles. Although these type­s of tough conversations are a common aspect...
J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast a monthly new vehicle sales total of over 1.38 million units this June.

June new vehicle sales and inventory improve while profit margins shrink

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J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast a monthly new vehicle sales total of over 1.38 million units this June, placing the automotive industry well ahead of its position...
Glenn Pasch joins Inside Automotive to discuss new digital marketing and customer data collection tools for dealers.

Emerging trends in digital marketing and data collection for dealers —...

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Customer data and digital marketing are crucial tools for running a profitable dealership. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined...
Matt Wahnon joins Inside Automotive to discuss changing customer service trends in the post-pandemic car business landscape.

Different shoppers mean different customer service practices — Matt Wahnon |...

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Today's car buyers are increasingly diverse and complex, which means dealers must constantly refine their customer service practices. On this episode of Inside Automotive,...