Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. In March, a major retailer had employee data stolen from a third-party vendor handling HR functions. It gets worse.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Auto dealerships today face many challenges in maximizing their lead generation efforts. One of the most significant hurdles is the underutilization of a dealer website’s vehicle detail pages (VDPs) in their lead generation strategies. First, VDPs provide a more personalized and engaging experience for potential customers.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 14, 2025

is joining forces with Lyteflo to elevate electric vehicle (EV) merchandising for car dealerships. VDP Data Enhancements : Elevate vehicle listings with rich EV-specific metrics like charge times, battery warranties and connector types. DealerOn Inc.

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Retail Car Dealership Education Electric Vehicles 52

Auto Service World

MAY 4, 2025

More than 76% of Americans use cars to commute today. To meet the consumer demand, car dealerships must efficiently manage their inventory. One of the critical parts of automotive retail operations is auto transport for dealerships. American car dealerships need to move cars between locations to sell them.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 19, 2024

We discussed how the market continues to evolve and push further into a digital retailing-first approach, despite many dealerships simply not being ready for the change. Among the most glaring issues are the lack of personalization and consistency across digital retailing solutions.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 30, 2024

Space Auto has announced a new integrated Digital Retailing and Digital Desking feature as part of its software suite beginning in January 2024. The new feature will allow car dealerships to offer customers different options for their vehicle purchases, including terms, monthly payments and rates.

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Retail Software Car Dealership Management 52

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How Dennis Dillon Auto Group Built a Winning Private-Party Buying Program Most car dealers think the best used vehicles are found at auctions. But to understand why, we need to examine how car dealerships typically work and why Dennis Dillons approach was so different. Theyre wrong. The results were dramatic.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As vehicle transactions increasingly move online and dealerships collect more personal information, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. The Data Privacy Landscape in Automotive Retail The automotive retail sector has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 29, 2024

AJ discusses his background and how he entered the automotive industry through a connection with his co-founder, Lyle Deon, who owns a car dealership, and how a conversation led to the founding of AutoVision to help address antiquated and disconnected processes in the automotive industry.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 27, 2025

The initiative reflects Hyundai’s “Modern Premium” brand values — caring, simple and creative — across all dealership locations through unified standards. From major metro areas to small communities, Hyundai ensures each customer experiences a consistent and elevated retail environment.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. In March, a major retailer had employee data stolen from a third-party vendor handling HR functions. It gets worse.

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Software Insurance Car Dealership Retail 130

Brake & Front End

MAY 23, 2024

I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. It was not until I was 20 when I got my first job as a porter at a new car dealership. Most state laws ban minors from driving vehicles on public streets as part of their job. It was a large sign stating they’re hiring at age 16.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 23, 2024

I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. It was not until I was 20 when I got my first job as a porter at a new car dealership. Most state laws ban minors from driving vehicles on public streets as part of their job. It was a large sign stating they’re hiring at age 16.

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Automotive Repair Insurance ASE Car Dealership 130

AutoSuccess

JUNE 13, 2025

At risk is the vast amount of sensitive customer data car dealerships handle, including financial details, personally identifiable information (PII) and vehicle telematics. Last summer, automotive retailers witnessed the attention of malicious actors drawn to their permissive and weak networks.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. Of its tire sales, 90% is retail, with the remaining 10% wholesale to area car dealerships. Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. This choice reflects the shops goal to perform tire replacements and repairs only.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. Of its tire sales, 90% is retail, with the remaining 10% wholesale to area car dealerships. Wholesale Tire boasts a sales mix of 95% tires and 5% vehicle service. This choice reflects the shops goal to perform tire replacements and repairs only.

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Media Management Banking Finance 52

AutoSuccess

MAY 21, 2024

Among the myriad of industries, car dealerships stand out for their keen adoption of innovative financial practices to sustain profitability. The Cost-Saving Potential For car dealerships, where transactions are typically high-value, the cost savings from adopting these strategies can be substantial.

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Car Dealership Finance Automotive Marketing Management 52

Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Auto dealerships are also embracing new AI tools for enhancing customer service and reshaping how they price their vehicles. In a traditional book value pricing method, auto remarketing dealerships list the base retail value on their website, leaving out factors such as mileage and vehicle condition.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For car dealerships, this translates to websites that mirror the positive online shopping experience customers have elsewhere. A dealership’s website is the battleground for converting digital window shoppers into potential buyers. To succeed, traditional relationships must be supplemented with strong digital engagement.

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Car Dealership Finance Retail Car 52

AutoSuccess

APRIL 30, 2024

Energy Toolbase , Socomec and Sprocket Power have deployed an energy storage system (ESS) at an expansive New York car dealership to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand charges and participate in the state’s demand response programs.

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CATI

AUGUST 17, 2023

For such roles, you’d be efficient at offering such services as tune-ups, wheel alignment, tire/brake/jobs, and other tasks that may involve the engines and other critical vehicle parts. You can find these parts for decent prices at repair centers, car dealerships, auctions, and specialty parts shops.

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Mechanic Technical Auto Body Shop Retail 52

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lotlinx recently launched Lotlinx Sentinel — a highly evolved vehicle risk mitigation platform, the company announced in a press release. In the world of automotive retail, every dealership operates an evolved digital marketing stack to meet their monthly sales targets.

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Car Dealership Management Vehicle Retail 52

Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Independent car dealerships had to navigate a number of trends in 2024, from supply constraints to consumers reacting to new economic pressures. No matter what curveballs are around the corner, there are key strategies used-car dealers should consider to consistently boost profitability. .”

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Car Transportation Used Cars Finance 52

AutoSuccess

AUGUST 23, 2024

For car dealerships, this translates to websites that mirror the positive online shopping experience customers have elsewhere. A dealership’s website is the battleground for converting digital window shoppers into potential buyers. To succeed, traditional relationships must be supplemented with strong digital engagement.

Car Dealership 40

Car Dealership Finance Retail Car 40

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

And to stay focused on their key customers, they don’t accept any retail requests — everything is wholesale. Our customer base is on-hoist orders for automotive shops and we don’t really deal with retail at all,” Black explained. “We We’re not dealing with retail. We’re not dealing with retail. They really are.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 9, 2024

Are traditional car dealerships becoming less relevant in this era of digital disruption? The 2024 Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index polled 3,005 U.S. car buyers in three “key dimensions” — dealer relevance, trend resistance and actions — to measure customer perception of dealers.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 12, 2024

KPA recently announced the results of its 2024 KPA Dealership Trust Survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees or dishonest salespeople at car dealerships. 76% don’t trust car dealerships to be honest about pricing.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 22, 2025

The automotive industry is full of dynamic opportunities, and becoming an auto body estimator is one of the most rewarding paths for individuals passionate about vehicles and customer service. They assess vehicle damage, calculate repair costs, and ensure accuracy in claims and repair processes. Why Choose Auto Body Estimating?

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