Tag: pandemic
Pandemic vehicle purchases kicked truck sales into high gear
A new study from CarGurus is revealing a trend in auto retail toward larger vehicle purchases, particularly pickup trucks. The 2020 Pickup Truck Sentiment...
More drivers back to routine as holiday season approaches
At the start of the pandemic, traffic volumes were noticeably lower nationwide with states like Florida reporting a 47.5% decrease in volume in March...
How Shoppers Can Safely Try and Buy During the Pandemic Fight
The auto industry has been surging toward pre-pandemic sales levels since the economy began reopening in May. The number of coronavirus cases continues to...
Car Buyers Have Positive Outlook, But Still Show Concerns From COVID-19
There may be a swing in optimism among car buyers even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. At least, that seems to be...
As CVS and Walmart Make Masks Mandatory, Should Dealers Follow Suit?
Effective July 20th, CVS Health will require that all customers wear face masks while shopping in their stores nationwide. Walmart has also announced that...
New Deloitte Report Examines the Pandemic’s Effect on the Future of...
A new report by Deloitte Insights has been released that delves into the long-term effects that the novel coronavirus pandemic may have on the...
Staying Successful in the Showroom During COVID-19
On this week's episode of the Saturday Morning Sales Meeting, David Lewis talks about selling cars during the COVID-19 pandemic and some of the...
How Auto Sales Fared in Q2 2020 Amid Pandemic
Virtually nobody doubted that the coronavirus pandemic would hit the auto industry hard and lead to supply chain delays, parts shortages, and a sharp...
Fewer Miles Driven in Past Few Months, and How It Could...
If you had the occasion to drive anywhere during the March, April, or May this spring, it would’ve been a remarkable difference in traffic...
Industry Surprised at Pace of Pandemic Recovery in Automotive
For eight weeks, production at North American auto factories was silent, except for personal protective equipment to aid in COVID-19 treatment and prevention. In...