Austin, TX - February 09, 2016 -Vast, the data-as-a-service platform for autos and real estate, today announced a $14 million investment from Capital One Growth Ventures. Vast connects buyers and sellers of cars and homes through…

It’s getting more difficult to earn and keep loyal customers. Consumers these days have so many choices for their shopping needs that it only takes that deep discount, or shiny bauble, to lure them to your competition.

As businesses scramble to create positive customer experiences by ensuring superior customer service, consumers increasingly realize they are…

Do you think about the opportunity to break out of the mold?  Do you see more for yourself than what is contained within the four walls of a retail auto dealership?  Perhaps helping others gain knowledge and skill development through hands-on training sparks a real interest within you.

Have you ever thought about…

A tire-puncture in the middle of the highway can be plain catastrophic.  Therefore, before buying a rig, the discerning motor home buyers should take note of the fact that it’s the owner’s lackadaisical attitude toward tire-checking that causes majority of the blowout incidents. In most cases it is not the over-inflation, but the low tire pressure that causes your RV tires to burst.…

Make sure your site is accessible and resourceful to your clients.

Many dealers aren’t taking advantage of using content as a way to generate sales. On this week’s episode of Hard Facts, Samantha is covering how you can start implementing action items that will not only increase the resourcefulness of your site but will increase your SEO as well.…

Today’s cars come with very sophisticated technology, including live navigation with traffic and obstacle reports, collision avoidance systems, cell phone integration and wireless connectivity. Automakers are now investigating how they can leverage this technology to communicate any vehicle issues to vehicle owners. The OnStar system already reports vehicle concerns. These…

News for the Week of 2.4 

Snapchat Add Me URLs

Snapchat recently rolled out Add Me URLs to make adding people even easier. Users are now able to copy their own unique URLs and instantly share them via apps like Twitter, as well as add them in places like signatures.  When the URL is…

There is a constant stream of advice from industry experts concerning customer loyalty and retention. While most of the advice is on point, a large piece is typically missing in the bigger picture. In order to increase market share, businesses must be aware of what their competition is doing. Turning a blind eye to pricing and marketing tactics of the dealership down the…

In the decades I’ve been in the automotive industry, I’ve rarely seen a dealerships compete on anything other than price.  After all, it’s pretty easy to compare pricing, especially with the advent of the internet.  Today, more than ever, the consumer has the ability to shop faster, further and with all the tools that strip leverage away from the dealership.  Frankly, we’ve…

Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

Training Equipment and lecture halls, libraries, sports equipment and accommodation at the University of Surrey are ones of the best among all British universities. Program of professional training of the University is the envy of many universities in the world. This combination of prestige, professionalism, resources and life style is truly unique, and all this can be found in the walls of the University, located in the beautiful countryside of Surrey Hills just half an hour…

Give Dealership Professionals the Tools They Need to Succeed

You’ve worked hard to ensure you have the best professionals in the business working at your dealership, so it makes sense that you’ll continue working hard to give them the edge they need when it comes to connecting with shoppers, creating relationships, and boosting sales.  But things move quickly…

Top 3 Dealerships are Acknowledged for their High Review Scores from Women

Who made the cut for the Top Dealers in 2015? Women have spoken and the reviews have been tallied.

DAY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP is awarded the 2015 Certified Women-Drivers.com Auto Group Dealer of the Year.

MIDGETTE AUTO SUPERCENTER is awarded the 2015 Certified…

Our industry is synonymous with innovation, better yet – I believe the automotive industry defines both innovation and opportunity. Yet, everything is relative. Coming from a company that serviced the retail, hospitality and travel industries (in addition to automotive), I…

Urbandale, IA--February 1st, 2016--Flick Fusion Video Marketing (www.flickfusion.com) today announced the integration of its award-winning Timeline Marketing tool with the suite of website conversion tools developed by Automark Solutions, an industry-leading marketing software provider. Auto and truck dealerships with website lead-generation strategies that include conversion and video…

Albany, N.Y. – February 1st, 2016 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) today announced the integration of its dealership management system (DMS) with Scan123's electronic document management system. Auto dealerships using Scan123's solution can now store documents in, and retrieve documents from, Auto/Mate's Automotive Productivity Management Suite (AMPS) DMS. The…

Facebook Live, Meerkat, and Periscope: Which Service is Best for You?

Facebook just launched its new live video service to compete with Meerkat and Periscope. How does this new tool stack up? How do you use it to engage car shoppers? Is it worth your time? Find out on this week’s Hard Facts.

Don't Let Winter Blues Set in... Time to Recharge Your Resolutions!

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Not every dealership and buying experience is the same, so why should you settle for a homepage that is exactly like the rest? Having one that stands above the rest helps to ensure your name, brand, and business stand above the rest.

Reason number one: dealerships are everywhere. This means their websites are everywhere as well. You need to give…