Tag: digital retailing
Overcoming challenges facing dealerships and innovative solutions
In 2024, leaders in the retail automotive industry are navigating a complex landscape filled with unprecedented challenges. Dealerships must address critical issues such as...
CFADA introduces Autotech Apprenticeship Program – Evelyn Cardenas | CFADA
A longstanding issue facing dealerships across the country is the shortage of technicians. So, the Central Florida Automobile Dealers Association (CFADA) recently announced its...
EVs and AI: Driving the future of automotive innovation – Jessica...
Two trends that will shape the auto industry in the decades ahead are electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI). These powerful forces are...
How dealers can maximize customer experience with strategies to improve transaction...
Time spent at the dealership is becoming increasingly important to the overall customer experience. A great way to minimize this time is by getting...
Dealerships explore new strategies to win over younger car buyers
Imagine a family-owned dealership deeply rooted in tradition but now facing a pressing dilemma: attracting the elusive younger generation. As digital platforms and social...
Weekly roundup: Apple Car shelved, hybrids gain traction, new EV superchargers...
Earlier this week: Apple's car project was shelved due to various challenges, leaving the fate of 2,000 jobs in limbo. Consumer Reports' latest vehicle...
From the fax machine to the future: auto finance disruption’s time...
Does anyone remember the last time there was major ‘disruption’ in communications between auto finance lenders and auto dealers? If not, let me refresh...
Why you should work deals, not leads
Conventionally, a vehicle sale kicks off with a lead, which ideally transitions into a deal. This may seem straightforward, but in reality, it's far...
Navigating vehicle affordability challenges in 2024
The automotive industry is constantly evolving, influenced by market conditions, consumer preferences, and various economic factors. The current affordability crisis is no exception, as...
Going beyond: how to overcome the challenges facing your dealership today
Automotive retail is and always has been a complex business. Selling a car is one of the most complicated transactions out there, increasingly so...