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Lotlinx Industry Survey On Inventory Carryover & Markdown Strategies Reveals Major Disconnects And Challenges Faced By Dealers For Modern Retailing

Dealer World

This task is fraught with challenges that can directly impact profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall operational efficiency. The majority of dealers (18%) manage inventory carryover with price markdowns, dealer trades, and extended warranty offers, followed by 16% conducting aggressive marketing campaigns.

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Toyota DPF class action battle continues in High Court

CarExpert

While extended warranty coverage was offered to compensate owners, the reduction in value of the affected vehicles was initially found by the Federal Court to be 17.5 per cent of their average retail price. Toyota has always sought to implement customer-focused and technically grounded measures to resolve customer concerns. “We

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Nissan Allows Dealers To Sell Cars At A Loss, Up To 15% Below Invoice

Carscoops

Read: Save Over $11,000 On An Acura ZDX Lease But Only If You Drive A Tesla Or Another Acura “We want more flexibility to make better deals and get more traffic into the stores,” said a retailer in a major metropolitan market, who paid about $80,000 in floor plan interest last month on more than 200 vehicles sitting on his lot.

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How Data-Driven Insights Are Shaping Inventory Management in Auto Retail

AutoSuccessOnline

A prevalent strategy among dealers is to utilize price markdowns, dealer trades and extended warranty offers to manage inventory carryover. Data-driven approaches can improve the overall customer experience through several steps. Notably, 40% of dealers apply price markdowns on a weekly basis.

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Industry Trends in Marketing and Sales in the Automotive Sector: A Comprehensive Analysis

Turbo Marketing Solutions

This steadfast inclination towards in-person interaction signifies the intrinsic emotional connection that customers seek when purchasing vehicles. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have emerged as game-changing tools, empowering marketers to optimize advertising performance and target customers more effectively.

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iA Financial Group adds online sales with Clutch investment

Canadian Auto Dealer

It became one of Canada’s largest retailers of used vehicles in 2023. In other words, Clutch customers can benefit from a simple, and yet complete experience in their online transaction — whether that means purchasing a vehicle or selecting certain types of coverage. Clutch is a Toronto, Ont.-based

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Negotiation Tactics for Automotive Professionals: Strategies for Successful Car Sales

Turbo Marketing Solutions

Winning negotiations involve thorough preparation and deep understanding of the customer's needs. Yet, it's not entirely about the customer; remember, you’re an integral part of this too. This involves gathering information about the customer's needs, preferences, and financial constraints.