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SUV-Coupe Soon To Join The INFINITI Lineup – The INFINITI QX55

The 2020 INFINITI QX55 will be the brand’s first model to join the SUV-coupe category. The model is expected to go on sale sometime this year. Car and Driver Magazine shares with us information on the new upcoming model in their article 2020 INFINITI QX55 Everything We Know So Far.…

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Added by Competition INFINITI on October 19, 2020 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Which INFINITI Q50 is Twin Turbo?

All 2020 INFINITI Q50 models feature a …

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Added by Competition INFINITI on October 19, 2020 at 10:22pm — No Comments

Three Tips for Great Live Video Conversations with Customers

During these times, consumers are becoming more comfortable with online transactions and are much savvier about how they chose to communicate with businesses. As a result, dealers are having to utilize technologies they may not have previously embraced

 

Video, in and of itself, has proven to be a necessity for successful marketing for dealers.…

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Added by Timmy D. James on October 19, 2020 at 11:30am — No Comments

One View Unveils Vendor View: The Web-Based Vendor Contract and Storage Management Platform for Vehicle Dealerships

Digital uploads of vendor contracts and automated notifications of contract renewal or expirations ensure dealers are never caught off guard.

Indianapolis, IN – October 19, 2020 – One View, an auto industry-specific data solution specialist, today announced the release of its Vendor View contract storage and management platform. The web-based, user-friendly platform allows dealerships to upload copies of vendor contracts and…

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Added by Travis Peterson on October 19, 2020 at 8:22am — No Comments

Intentionality and Energy for the Win

In our video series Quality of Life, we’ve been exploring the mindset and process that Ali Reda used in December of 2018. That’s the month where he walked into work every day with a NO TOMORROW…

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Added by Damian Boudreaux on October 18, 2020 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Season 2, Episode 3: "COVID & TikTok" - Automotive Advertising Podcast

Chris Wohrer and Jim Flint navigate the waters of COVID through TikTok.…

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Added by Jim Flint on October 16, 2020 at 9:42am — No Comments

The Ramifications of Price Increases

Dealerships are having a tough time acquiring used vehicle inventory at competitive prices right now. Due to recent OEM shutdowns, new car models are sparse. And, even with large rebates, incentives, and low interest rates, consumers are being especially careful with their finances in these tumultuous times and are shopping for used vehicles more than ever…

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Added by Sean Reyes on October 16, 2020 at 8:42am — No Comments

The Ramifications of Price Increases

Dealerships are having a tough time acquiring used vehicle inventory at competitive prices right now. Due to recent OEM shutdowns, new car models are sparse. And, even with large rebates, incentives, and low interest rates, consumers are being especially careful with their finances in these tumultuous times and are shopping for used vehicles more than ever…

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Added by Sean Reyes on October 16, 2020 at 8:42am — No Comments

Tap into Customer Emotions to Sell More Cars

You may be familiar with the saying, “Never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.”  This advice is smart and logical, but how many people follow it?

 

When it comes to car buying, not very many. Emotions often take center stage.  

 

Don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing inherently bad about putting emotions first. Consider a…

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Added by Bill Wittenmyer on October 14, 2020 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Everything You Need To Know About On-Facebook Destination for Automotive Inventory Ads

As many of you may know, Facebook recently rolled Click to Marketplace Ads out of beta. These ads have been renamed to On-Facebook Destination for Automotive Inventory Ads (AIA).



These ads appear in a carousel ad format just like standard Automotive Inventory Ads. However, this new Facebook advertising type allows car dealers to drive traffic to Facebook’s dynamic and mobile-optimized vehicle detail pages (VDP). These VDPs look very similar to your Marketplace…

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Added by Joe Friedrichsen on October 13, 2020 at 11:00am — No Comments

Smart Bidding Isn't Always The Best...

Smart Bidding isn't necessarily the best thing for Auto... here's why!
#smartbidding #marketing #automotive #dealers #dealership #localsearchgroup #jimflint

Added by Jim Flint on October 13, 2020 at 9:51am — No Comments

Reverse-Engineering: The Key to Solving Your Greatest Pain Points

From the days of tracking customers with index cards to the incredibly complex and varied solutions on the market today, there have undoubtedly been many evolutionary changes in the auto industry. Many of these technology solutions emerged before dealers even recognized a need, and so embracing new tools and processes was not…

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Added by Wesley Gregg on October 12, 2020 at 10:30am — No Comments

What Service Managers Don’t Know and Why it Could Hurt Them

Industry experts predict that manufacturers’ will continue to double-down on service warranty audits. After all, chargebacks are an additional source of revenue that is sorely needed now. 

Every service manager should take special note of this prediction. Here’s why:

  • It is the…
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Added by Travis Peterson on October 12, 2020 at 9:55am — No Comments

Lease Credit Approval Rates Rise Slightly To 67.6% In September

Lease Approval Ratings Have Remained Steady Since April

Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, reports car lease credit applicants registered a 67.6% approval rate in September, a slight increase from the August rate of 67.1%.

September experienced a slightly higher number of applicants with qualifications for taking over another person’s lease contract and one of the highest approval rates for the entirety of 2020. However, the number of lease…

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Added by John Sternal on October 12, 2020 at 9:34am — No Comments

Record-Breaking Clarity



Thank you for joining us in the video series, Quality of Life. We’ve been talking about Ali Reda’s record breaking month of December 2018. You remember, right? The one where he…

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Added by Damian Boudreaux on October 10, 2020 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Season 2, Episode 2: "Concepts" - Automotive Advertising Podcast

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Added by Jim Flint on October 9, 2020 at 11:06am — No Comments

Annual Warranty Labor Rate Increase: Statutory or Factory Submission?

By Jordan Jankowski, Armatus Dealer Uplift

Every year, as dealers begin to work on their annual labor rate submissions, many are quick to grab their policies and procedures manuals to get started. For most, it’s a process that may involve filling out a competitive survey, producing a certain amount of consecutive qualified repair orders, or a…

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Added by Linda Snyder on October 9, 2020 at 9:30am — No Comments

Total Auto Originations Observations From Equifax

Origination Estimates through September 13, 2020 reported as of September 15, 2020

Auto: Total *Origination data subject to revision due to reporting lags. All data presented here are estimates.

  • 14,100 auto loans and leases, totaling $401.8 million, have been originated the week ending September 13th.
  • 1,400 auto loans and leases have been originated the week ending September 13th to consumers with a VantageScore® 3.0 credit score below 620. These are generally…
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Added by John Sternal on October 7, 2020 at 2:12pm — No Comments

David Kain Interviews Quotible Co-Founder, Nick Kaptain

Incredibly well respected automotive industry veteran, David Kain, sat down with Quotible's co-founder Nick Kaptain in an exclusive interview to discuss Quotible, an industry-leading and dealer founded quoting and communication platform. 

 

We were honored to…

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Added by Nick Kaptain on October 6, 2020 at 11:01am — No Comments

DrivingSales 2020 Innovation Cup Award: Finalists Announced

Award recognizes the most innovative dealership solutions of 2020; finalists to compete and present their solutions virtually at the 2020 DrivingSales Executive Summit

 

Salt Lake City, UT – October 5, 2020 - DrivingSales today announced that finalists have been selected for the annual DrivingSales Innovation Cup Award, which…

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Added by Wesley Gregg on October 6, 2020 at 10:33am — No Comments

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