Tag: dealership
Asking better questions equals better leadership
Developing the skill of asking high-quality questions derives from being genuinely curious in what the other person is saying. The more engaged you are...
Virtual 20 groups create new possibilities for continuous improvement
Have you ever thought of joining a 20 Group to understand how your dealership can optimize workflow, people, processes and tools to drive more...
How a virtual sales manager can improve dealership operations – John...
As remote work and virtual meetings become the norm, dealers must be able and willing to meet the expectations set by consumers. John Connelly,...
Ensure your technicians feel appreciated for increased productivity
Dealership culture tends to take the technicians for granted and overlooks many of their efforts, but this isn’t the way to retain mechanics. According...
Three easy ways to boost e-commerce sales at your dealership
Have you recently shifted to selling cars online? What about service repairs and parts? The automotive world has gone digital, and dealers committed to...
Average new vehicle transaction price continues to hold above $40k
The average transaction price for new vehicles in the United States continues to hold the line well above $40,000. Late in 2020, the transaction...
Best practices for engaging today’s car shopper: Remote car sales (Part...
A study by KPMG has found that for car purchases, "consumers want ... an end-to-end e-commerce experience." They also don't want to step "in a showroom, even...
Tesla buys $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, will sell cars for cryptocurrency
On Monday, Tesla announced a purchase of around $1.5 billion USD in Bitcoin, the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency. A filing with the Securities and...
Best practices for engaging today’s car shopper: Automation (Part 2)
In Part 1, we addressed some objections to automation and how to overcome them. Once we overcome objections and fears that naturally come with automation...
How dealerships and OEMs reimagine the sales process with digital retailing
The traditional dealership sales model has endured for decades, but the past year has forced the auto retail industry to adapt. While digital retailing...