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Court: Auto Dealerships Liable for Sales Tax When Employees Use Cars that are for Sale
A recent decision in Arkansas could cost auto dealerships who allow their employees to use vehicles that are up for sale on their lots. In a case brought against Trotter Ford by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA), the state’s highest court reversed a circuit court decision that auto dealerships who allowed employees […]
Service Management Performance Technology—A Must in Today’s World….
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the intricacies of managing your dealership’s operational efficiency? In the fiercely competitive landscape of automotive dealerships, fixed operations stand as a battleground where success hinges on heightened visibility and rigorous training. Today’s sophisticated software presents a new opportunity for fixed ops management, offering a suite of features tailored to […]
April New-Vehicle Sales Down 2.2 Percent from Last Year: Cox
April new-vehicle sales is continuing a pace that would make 2024 the best in five years despite a decline from a year ago, according to Cox Automotive. Sales volume for April is expected to fall 2.2 percent from April 2023 to 1.34 million units. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or selling pace, is expected […]
Bob Howard Luxury, Preston Automotive, Van Horn Automotive: Dealership Sales Roundup
Bob Howard Luxury Auto Group Acquires Colorado Tractor Dealership The Bob Howard Luxury Auto Group acquired Universal Tractor Co. in Lakewood, CO, from the McCarty family in a deal brokered by Performance Brokerage Services. Bob Howard Luxury Auto Group is a full-service luxury car dealership with Mercedes Benz and Volvo dealerships in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma […]
Take the Wheel, Gen Z: What Drives the Newest Generation to Engage with Auto Brands
As the automotive industry faces a delicate balance of ensuring short-term profitability while remaining focused on long-term growth through electric vehicles, autonomous technology, and connected services, a new generation has come of age. Generation Z may appear superficially similar to their generational predecessor, the Millennials, but a closer look reveals some important distinctions that auto […]
NADA Details Where 2023 Advertising Dollars Were Spent
Auto industry advertising dollars continued to rebound from the pandemic in 2023, according to the National Association of Automotive Dealers (NADA). In their 2023 Full Year Report, NADA data found the nation’s 16,835 franchised dealers spent four percent more on advertising last year for a combined $8.9 billion—rising $330 million from 2022 and $1.4 billion […]
The Strategic Imperative for Auto Dealers to Prioritize F&I Product Sales & Wealth Building in Challenging Times
In today’s constantly evolving automotive industry, dealerships face the challenge of maximizing revenue amidst fluctuating market conditions and consumer preferences. Particularly in today’s times of economic uncertainty, it becomes paramount for auto retailers to explore revenue channels that can bolster their financial bottom line. That’s why leading dealers have embraced a number of opportunities to […]
Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2024 Registration Now Open
Attendee registration is open for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo! Oh, and did you know the show will be at a new venue? That’s right! Digital Dealer will be at MGM Grand, October 8-10, 2024! Digital Dealer Conference & Expo, a 2.5-day event, brings together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers, […]
Navigating the Intersection of AI Literacy and Emotional Intelligence: Elevating the Customer Experience in Dealerships
Unless you’ve been under a rock, I’m sure you’re aware of the AI-powered data platforms available today. This kind of data is a critical component for efficient marketing and operational optimization. However, amidst the sea of algorithms and analytics, we must not lose sight of the undeniable truth—people still need people. As Barbra Streisand eloquently […]
