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To ensure­ that all customers stay informed, businesse­s must have effective­ communication processes and protocols in place.

Elevating the service experience with proactive communication and real-time updates

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In the world of automotive dealerships, the service experience often represents the most complex and confusing part of the customer journey. From scheduling appointments...
Tesla overcomes employee termination charges in NY, yet continues grappling with unionization efforts and NLRB investigations.

Key labor case against Tesla dismissed, still faces ongoing unionization challenges

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Tesla has successfully defended itself against charges of illegal employee termination in New York, connected to a unionization drive, marking a significant moment in...
Ford’s SOS program is one way to address this technician shortage, but more automakers and dealers must get in on the effort.

Why is there still a technician shortage and what are industry...

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The lack of qualified technicians is an ever-present issue for most dealerships. By next year, this shortfall is projected to increase to 642,000 open...
Being ready to identify fraud from the beginning of a customer interaction helps protect your store and maintain relationships with lenders.

Tips to help spot identity and income verification fraud

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With the gloomy economic forecasts that are flooding every media outlet daily, criminals are finding an easier environment to be able to pull off...
J.D. Power has projected an increase to the seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total new-vehicle sales, to 15.5 million units.

Nov. U.S. auto sales expected to soar: new-vehicle sales up 10.2%...

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According to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData, the automotive retail industry is witnessing a significant upswing in November, with total new-vehicle...
This legal challenge follows a series of union-led actions against Tesla in Sweden, including a strike by metalworkers' union IF Metall.

Tesla sues Sweden as striking workers block license plate deliveries

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A notable legal battle involving electric vehicle maker Tesla has emerged in Sweden. The Texas-based automaker has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state...
The PR toolkit boasts various strategies, encompassing media relations, press releases, social media engagement, and event sponsorships.

Public relations for dealerships: when silence isn’t golden

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Public relations (PR) is a crucial yet often underestimated and unused tool for automotive dealerships. PR is an integral element of any dealership’s strategy,...
One of the more important actions to take while being agile is the ability to make quick decisions under pressure

Agile mindset: automotive leadership during disruptive times

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The car dealership business demands flexibility of thought and action. We’ll use agility to describe the ability to see a potential problem as an...
By prioritizing the customer experience, dealers can cultivate a community of brand advocates that generate repeat business and referrals.

Why customer experience is your dealership’s ultimate marketing tool

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In the dim glow of a local dealership, Sarah drove off the lot with her brand-new sedan. Instead of feeling like just another sale,...
It's time to revamp your sales team's performance and drive your dealership sales to new heights. Act now to invest in their training.

Drive your dealership sales to new heights: The power of ongoing...

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Talk with any sales manager, and they'll say that a dealership sales success is built on the foundation of its sales department. And it's...