February 2019 Blog Posts (59)

Hottest New Models

The hottest new models in the automotive space aren’t relegated to cars anymore.

 

Cars are key, but statistical models are catching favor and acclaim. Rightfully so.

 

The Houston Auto Show recently debuted the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition at their Havana Nights Charity Preview Night. With a carbon fiber…

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Added by Jim Flint on February 15, 2019 at 9:48am — No Comments

The best profitable automotive ideas

The automotive industry is getting expanding day by day. Lots of new business ideas are now popping up every day. This particular industry is indeed a vast one – covering up aviation, locomotive and automobile industries together. So, if you are interested in this automotive field and want to start a business, try to grab the best opportunity now. if you don’t have any inkling regarding what you need to do, consider the most effective business ideas here.…

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Added by Maria Watson on February 15, 2019 at 3:32am — No Comments

Write Service Podcast: Episode 59- Why I'm the Most Expensive

This week, Jeff addresses a growing concern within the industry- price! He discusses why Pro Talk is worth the investment, what you get in terms of results, and how we compare to others. At some point, you will have to eventually INVEST in your people (not just spend money on training) to get the results your dealership deserves.

Copyright 2019 Wm Jeff Cowan

Website: automotiveservicetraining.com

800-248-2931; info@jcowansprotalk.com…

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Added by Jeff Cowan on February 14, 2019 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Make News

Let me start off by saying we know there are two kinds of news that people hear about. The first is mostly negative news that might illustrate a criminal is caught breaking into a bank. The second is less popular that might include an accomplishment of some kind or overcoming an obstacle that might seem insurmountable.…

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Added by Rob Gehring on February 14, 2019 at 10:58am — No Comments

Make News

Let me start off by saying we know there are two kinds of news that people hear about. The first is mostly negative news that might illustrate a criminal is caught breaking into a bank. The second is less popular that might include an accomplishment of some kind or overcoming an obstacle that might seem insurmountable.…

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Added by Rob Gehring on February 14, 2019 at 10:58am — No Comments

Spring Car Shopping Demand May Be Smaller Due To Lower Tax Refunds

Vehicle pricing analyst firm, Black Book, believes there may be slightly lower demand for car shopping this spring due to lower tax refunds issued to Americans. Spring is typically among the busiest times of the year for car shopping since many people wait for their tax rebate check to go out and replace their aging vehicle.

 

Last year, the spring tax refund season was a catalyst that led to some of the strongest demand for used vehicles since the recession ended in 2010. In…

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Added by Black Book on February 14, 2019 at 10:01am — No Comments

Making Your Training Sessions Pay Off (Podcast)

Sally Whitesell, president of sw Service Solutions, joins the AutoSuccess Podcast to discuss how you can make your training sessions pay off.

Listen now:

 http://swservicesolutions.com/…

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Added by Sally Whitesell on February 13, 2019 at 5:30pm — No Comments

When Car Sales Slow Down, Change is Necessary

Just one month into 2019, and we've already received the dire prediction (from NADA) that sales are expected to drop to levels the auto industry hasn’t seen since 2014. …

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Added by Eric M. Schlesinger on February 13, 2019 at 9:45am — No Comments

Writing Tips: How to Save on Car Insurance for Young People

Car insurance for young people generally costs more than your usual car insurance. Sometimes it may seem as if you do not want to give your son or daughter a chance in driving just because of the cost, but you know you have to. Do not worry. Even if there it will cost you a lot, the benefits…

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Added by Linda S. Davis on February 13, 2019 at 7:00am — No Comments

Just Be Yourself

We want you to be profitable and proud of what you do. We want you to have all the success that you deserve. We want you to know that it’s possible for you! That’s exactly why we started the video series, “Quality of Life.

You see, it is up to…

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Added by Damian Boudreaux on February 12, 2019 at 1:30pm — No Comments

NISSAN OFFERS AGGRESSIVE DEALS ON NEW LEASES ENTERING FEBRUARY

While the Majority of Today’s Popular Leases Retain their Monthly Payment Prices from January, Nissan Offers Attractive Lease Deals on Many Vehicles

Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new lease deals, reports the latest update on new lease offerings, with prices on most of today’s popular leases holding steady from last month. Thirty-five different vehicles maintained their prices from the previous month to this month, showing that lease…

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Added by John Sternal on February 12, 2019 at 11:40am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Expands Sales & Marketing Teams; Alan Heaton Promoted to Vice President, Sales

Albany, N.Y. – February 12, 2018 – Auto/Mate announced today it has re-structured and expanded its sales and marketing teams. Alan Heaton, former National Sales Manager, has been promoted to vice president, sales. Michael Siomacco, former regional sales manager, is now East Coast district sales manager and John Everhart, former regional sales manager, is now West Coast district sales manager.

 

In his new role, Heaton will be responsible for growing and…

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Added by Mike Esposito on February 12, 2019 at 10:52am — No Comments

Knock-Knock—It’s Amazon

Google and Facebook, Watch Out! There’s someone approaching in the rear-view mirror, and it’s Amazon.

 

Don’t worry about Amazon pursuing automotive retail--think expensive land and expensive cattle (aka cars). As far as the desire to pursue automotive advertising--think cloud ready and margin friendly.

 

The duopoly of Google and…

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Added by Jim Flint on February 12, 2019 at 10:50am — No Comments

Technicians are the Key to Dealerships’ Future

Service departments account for and absorb most of a dealership’s losses in sales and fixed expenses. That is not going away anytime soon. With new car front-end grosses declining, most dealerships will increasingly rely on service business to, well, stay in business.

 

The problem isn’t a lack of service business, but a shortage of qualified…

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Added by Chris Miller on February 12, 2019 at 10:36am — No Comments

Overall Depreciation Trends Stable

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…

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Added by Black Book on February 12, 2019 at 10:25am — No Comments

Are You Connecting with your Customers?

According to an interesting study by Forrester Research, many businesses fail to communicate in a way that enhances and solidifies the business-customer relationship. The same can be said for some…

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Added by sara callahan on February 12, 2019 at 10:20am — No Comments

Reviver Partners with SEED Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum to Bring a Digital License Plate Platform to the United Arab Emirates and MENA

 

Reviver establishes Middle East and North Africa headquarters in Dubai to extend reach of the Rplate, the world’s first digital license plate

 

Foster City, California – February 12, 2019 – Reviver, creator of the world’s first digital license plate platform, SEED Group, and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, today announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to further extend the…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 12, 2019 at 9:10am — No Comments

BLACK BOOK ANNOUNCES KEY ENHANCEMENTS TO BLACK BOOK CHERRY MOBILE APP

Replaces Black Book Digital as Flagship Mobile App

Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, announced today new enhancements to its dealer-focused subscription application, Black Book Cherry. Available via…

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Added by Black Book on February 11, 2019 at 9:59am — No Comments

Creating a Successful Team

By sw Service Solutions' Kristopher Hampton for Auto Success Magazine

Imagine for a moment that you are the coach of your favorite team and getting ready for a new season. You have the right players and talent to go all the way to the championship with hard work, focus, preparation, and training. This is going to be the year you’ll be the absolute best, the…

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Added by Sally Whitesell on February 8, 2019 at 5:53pm — No Comments

How to get started with the Local SEO

How to get started with the Local SEO This is question most people ask for me I am here to tell you about the Local SEO. Organizations that have possessed the capacity to improve their on-page and off-page SEO methodologies are as of now receiving the preeminent rewards of nearby SEO. For other people, there are obvious chances to start their neighborhood SEO ventures.

Google suggests that 80% clients lead online looks for SEO…

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Added by Isabella Rossellinii on February 8, 2019 at 12:30am — No Comments

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