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There is a lot of news and interest these days surrounding the used vehicle market. Many analysts and industry leaders are surprised by the spike in used car sales and demand, which means many dealers were unprepared for it and didn’t stock...

Amid the coronavirus crisis, the automotive industry has been just one among many to see drastic changes in function. The crowded, fast paced auctions that used to draw thousands of dealers is no longer the go-to source for stocking up on...

The way of doing business and buying cars is forever changed due to the pandemic. In normal circumstances, dealers would take some time to explore different solutions that digitized, centralized or modernized all or part of their services and...

The way of doing business and buying cars has most likely forever changed due to the pandemic. What we’ve witnessed in the last three weeks has been the fastest “V” shaped pre-owned recovery we’ve ever seen. As the largest auction houses in the...

What does it mean now that auto sales are categorized as essential, and lights can go on and doors can open? What it doesn’t mean is business as usual. Everyone is faced with a new challenge: How do I operate profitably during this transition to...

What does it mean now that auto sales are categorized as essential, and lights can go on and doors can open? What it doesn’t mean is business as usual. Everyone is faced with a new challenge: How do I operate profitably during this transition to...

Like you, I have been reading numerous articles about fear gripping the automotive industry and many other industries, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The last time I checked, fear has never led to positive outcomes.

It's very easy to get...

Many used car dealerships are behind in the world of modern marketing practices, still using outbound techniques like mailers, billboards, even inflatables and balloons to advertise. Some businesses are starting to come around— maintaining active...

Bruce Thompson is a lifelong auto retail entrepreneur. At each new venture, something new is learned and applied to the next one, creating a snowball effect of innovation. It’s safe to say that his 20 years of experience has led to the...

Back in the day, television commercials helped dealerships immensely. Even just a few years ago, this was a profitable way to promote your business and inventory— but times are changing.