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. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations.

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MARCH 10, 2025

By leveraging data from previous purchases, online interactions and even social media, car dealerships not only increase operational efficiency but also create a highly personalized buying experience. But the benefits of technologys biggest breakthrough to date do not end with the dealership.

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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. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations.

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MAY 22, 2024

Using its new AI-powered data-mining software, retail automotive advisory firm Dave Cantin Group (DCG) can now provide accurate, reliable data-driven valuations for any new-car dealership in the United States, regardless of brand, location or direct input from the dealership. franchise dealerships.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

As cyber activity toward car dealerships has intensified, cyber compliance and prevention companies are ratcheting their defenses. Management must insist all users have malware software installed, but the laxity we see in dealerships at this level is remarkable. thieves, among other practices.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

New car dealerships face increasing pressure to deliver exceptional customer experiences while maintaining profitability. By leveraging technology, optimizing processes and fostering a culture of excellence, dealerships can transform the service drive into a powerhouse of revenue and retention.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 26, 2024

CDK Global, a software platform designed to streamline car sales that’s in use at nearly 15,000 dealerships across North America , has been hamstrung for several days due to cyberattacks , and dealers may feel the effects for years.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

One of the first collaboration projects is delivering charging stations to Sunrise Toyota car dealerships in the New York area. One of the first collaboration projects of Kempower and Sprocket Power is delivering EV charging to Sunrise Toyota care dealerships in the New York area.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But to understand why, we need to examine how car dealerships typically work and why Dennis Dillons approach was so different. From left: VETTXs Conner Windust, Dennis Dillions Bryan Bough and VETTXs Corey Abel The Auction Conundrum: A Familiar Tale Lets face it: auctions have been the go-to for many dealerships, but at what cost?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The World Economic Forum released in September this interesting advisory to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: • Install updates for operating systems, software and firmware when released. car dealerships fell to 34% in 2021, according to JM&A’s 2022 Ultimate Guide to Dealership Growth.

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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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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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JANUARY 19, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore these gaps and discuss why they are crucial to the success of car dealerships in the digital age. The Digital Transformation of Car Dealerships The digital transformation of car dealerships has been nothing short of revolutionary.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

TradePending , a sales enablement and consumer experience software platform for car dealerships, announced in a recent press release that it has acquired Fixed Ops Digital, a marketing and technology company supporting automotive dealerships’ fixed operations departments.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Several high-profile data breaches have highlighted the vulnerabilities in the automotive retail sector: DriveSure Data Breach (2020) : A cyberattack on DriveSure, a company providing customer retention tools for car dealerships, exposed the personal information of 3 million customers, including names, addresses and vehicle details.

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JULY 30, 2024

Let’s break down key considerations for selecting the best chat tool for your car dealership. When the car shopper is ready to begin the purchase process, the chat agent seamlessly hands them off to the appropriate dealership personnel. With numerous options available, how do you choose the right one?

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, I have to plug the Car Dealership Guy’s job board. We’ve seen firsthand the demand for skilled car buyers, and we’re stepping up to meet that need. We’ve been successfully helping our clients find the right talent to work in-house with our software.

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JULY 15, 2024

Uber for Business , Uber’s enterprise arm, recently announced it is now the exclusive rideshare solution for RedCap by Solera , a leading software company enhancing automotive service processes in dealerships nationwide. If you’re interested in exploring how to elevate transportation solutions for your car dealership, visit this page.

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CATI

AUGUST 17, 2023

You can find these parts for decent prices at repair centers, car dealerships, auctions, and specialty parts shops. If you have gone through auto mechanic school, you’ll have known all about the relevant inventory software, technical skills, and other hard/soft skills that are vital in this role.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Today, we’re sharing an interview our sister publication aftermarketNews conducted, which we think you’ll find informative and insightful for the new car dealership as well. We started thinking outside of IoT, and that’s where HunterNet 2 (Hunter’s software that allows shops to track and manage ROI on their Hunter machines) came about.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

WheelSpec enables car dealerships to automatically quote replacement tires on a moving vehicle as it enters the service lane or bay. To help dealers sell more tires and capture that revenue, TraXtion has launched innovations to help dealers capture additional business and revenue in the service lane.

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