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Patrick Manzi joins Inside Automotive to discuss the latest trends influencing the retail automotive sector as it prepare for Q4 and beyond.

The most important retail automotive trends to monitor for 2024 —...

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Retail automotive continues to change under a multitude of factors, from fluctuating interest rates to changing consumer preferences. As dealers prepare for the new...
Eric DeMont joins Driving Solutions to discuss the problem of lead defection and a new tool helping dealers capitalize on their customer data.

Solving lead defection once and for all — Eric DeMont |...

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For many years, lead defection has been a frustrating but unavoidable headache for dealers, who have historically lacked the necessary tools to identify consumers...
Recall work is a great opportunity for your dealership to impress customers with the smooth operations of a well-oiled service department.

Recall work: your service departments chance to impress

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Automotive recalls in the U.S. rose 3.4% in the first quarter of 2023, up from 237 in Q4 2022 to 245 events in Q1....
The rise of electric vehicles offers an unprecedented opportunity for OEMs and dealers to redefine dealership design.

Rethinking dealership design for electric vehicles

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The automobile industry is attempting a seismic shift. OEMs, at the direction of the government, are not only wanting to change the way we...
Auto dealers gather in Florida to celebrate 15 legendary retailers as they were indicated into the FADA Hall of Fame.

Dealers gather to celebrate the inaugural FADA Hall of Fame inductees

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In an inaugural event, the Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) on November 2 inducted 15 legendary automotive retailers into its Hall of Fame, recognizing...
Consumer behavior trends seemed to contradict automaker expectations in CarGuru's October intelligence report.

CarGurus report highlights disconnect in consumer behavior, OEM forecasts

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Consumer behavior trends seemed to contradict narratives set by automotive industry leaders throughout October, according to a new intelligence report by CarGurus. October presented challenges...
Farid Ahmad joins Driving Solutions to discuss how today's buy-sell market has changed and its impact on multi-generational dealerships.

Why second-generation dealers are less common in today’s buy-sell market —...

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The dealership buy-sell market has changed substantially in 2023 under the weight of economic headwinds, new technologies, and uncertainty toward the future. Knowing the...
Opportunities for stability and growth lie in selling commercial vehicles — a sector known for its consistency and profitability.

The untapped well in your own backyard

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Today's auto industry represents a landscape that is at its most unpredictable as it’s ever been. There are a multitude of reasons, such as...
Fleet sales declined year-over-year in October for the first time in 2023 but came in above September's total.

Fleet sales take first hit in 2023 during UAW strike

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In a first for 2023, fleet sales dipped in October due to production halts caused by the United Auto Workers strike, according to Cox...
In many markets, qualified technicians have their choice of employer. Creating a strong and inviting brand separates you from the competition.

How your dealership can find stellar automotive technicians

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Hiring technicians today is more than putting bodies in service bays. These team members have to have the right skill set, possess a strong...