Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Despite the criticism, Cetinok insists that GM’s strategy of prioritizing its custom-built software platform, Ultifi , will enable the company to deliver a more cohesive, innovative in-car experience tailored specifically for GM drivers. In the interview, Cetinok discussed the practical hurdles of managing this vast ecosystem.

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Dealer World

MARCH 25, 2025

25, 2025 -- InteractiveEQ launches Auto IEQ - AI-based Talent Assessment Platform Custom-Built for Auto Industry Needs. The cost of hiring and training customer-facing automotive professionals can range from$15,000to$25,000per employee. "How LOS ANGELES,Mar.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 9, 2025

In the modern marketing landscape, understanding where to find your target audience for customer discovery is crucial for the success of any automotive dealership. Customer discovery is the process of brainstorming, validating, and refining your understanding of who your potential customers are and how you can meet their needs.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 5, 2025

The complaint, filed jointly by the FTC and Maryland authorities, targets the Lindsay Automotive Group, comprising Lindsay Chevrolet of Woodbridge, Lindsay Ford of Wheaton, Lindsay Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep- Ram , and Lindsay Management Company, LLC, as well as three individuals, including company president Michael Lindsay.

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Buyer Rebate Networking Insurance 116

Shawn Ryder

APRIL 9, 2025

As businesses strive for growth and customer retention, many overlook the potential locked within their old lead lists. Industries with Abundant Old Leads Several sectors hold significant numbers of outdated leads, simply due to the nature of their businesses and customer relationships. Why Engage Old Leads?

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Customer Insurance Repairing Retail 59

Motor Trader

MARCH 20, 2025

There is a pressing need to find efficiencies across businesses, and technology can support margins while enhancing the customer experience. Advances in digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation allow dealers to modernise workflows, reduce transaction friction, and optimise inventory management.

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Retail Banking Finance Technology 98

Women Automotive Network

JANUARY 27, 2025

This experience gave me management and leadership skills I would later transfer to a career in automotive, besides the ability to differentiate instruction for inclusive environments. I transitioned to a Customer Service Representative position at Meritor, specializing in brakes and axles while managing the Volvo account.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Robert McLane had managed the parts department at the dealership , and his responsibilities included overseeing the ordering, receipt, and payments of parts. However, McLane had no intention of selling the lift kits through legitimate channels, and as such, they weren’t ordered using the dealer’s management software.

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Dealerships Management Customer Sales 119

Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

1 when it comes to brand reputation, according to the latest study by customer review and reputation management platform Widewail. million Google customer reviews among 18,000 American new-car dealers in 2023 and 24, using artificial intelligence to find and analyze trends in customer experience at scale.

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Repairing Networking Retail Customer 139

AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When you manage people, you add a third option: needing to fix someone else’s mistakes or take care of something when they drop the ball. Maybe he’s an outgoing people person, able to connect with customers but has a hard time with the fine details; or maybe Jimmy is a detail-oriented numbers guy who struggles with human interaction.

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Technology Management Customer Dealerships 105

AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In today’s evolving auto market, one thing remains crucial: focusing on volume and exceptional customer service will naturally drive gross. The reality is that our teams aren’t delivering the customer experience required to earn that gross, and they’re not leveraging the tools available to them. What’s motivating them?

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Marketing Deal Customer Management 98

AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In a dealership, phone calls carry the brunt of the load when it comes to communication with customers. With so many dealership employees involved in customer communications over the phone — whether it be sales, service, finance, you name it — it can be hard to conceive of bringing these communication channels together. Chodor asks.

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Dealerships Technology Retail Customer 97

AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Such disruptions can cripple dealerships’ operations, affecting phone systems, parts inventories and customer communication. Lastly, the discussion shifts to managing critical transitions, like switching dealer management systems (DMS). Watch the video above to learn more about this and more!

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Insurance Technology Dealerships Management 98

AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The real gems are sitting in your customers driveways. We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. Streamlined Lead Management Managing leads from private sellers initially felt overwhelming. Leverage Technology: Automation saves time and helps manage growth.

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Management Dealerships Repairing Retail 97

Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nathan Farrington, general manager of RRG Toyota Denton, said: “We are thrilled to receive the Gold Accreditation. We believe that by investing in our employees, we create a stronger, more engaged workforce that ultimately enhances the service we provide to our customers.”

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Dealerships Development Management Automotive 102

Call Revu

JANUARY 13, 2025

by CallRevu Why Dealerships Need to Invest in Smarter Training Your staff members are the embodiment, representation, and execution of your brandthey are what makes any dealership operate well, or, ideally, better than well, and they represent the dealership to customers and potential customers day in and day out.

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Dealerships Management Technology Development 96

Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While Tesla was a trailblazer for direct-to-customer sales in the US, it faced many legal hurdles in skirting regulations designed to protect franchised dealerships. Scout will also manage all production and maintenance of its vehicles. Scout differs from Tesla in that it’s not a true startup and is owned by the VW Group.

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Sales Networking Manufacturing Retail 119

Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Chris Clark, group managing director of John Clark Motor Group, said: This project represents a significant investment for our group, reflecting the strong performance of the SEAT, Skoda, and Cupra brands in recent years. The site has a 25-service bay workshop with dedicated MOT and express-fit tyre bays and 79 parking spaces.

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Retail Dealerships Networking Management 112

Motor Trader

MARCH 21, 2025

Rather than customers individually pursuing complaints or claims through courtswhich can be inconsistent, costly, and protracteda redress scheme would likely place the onus on motor finance firms and dealers to proactively identify affected consumers and provide compensation according to FCA-prescribed rules.

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Finance Dealerships Management Customer 114

Carscoops

JANUARY 7, 2025

While most customers will opt for the diesel, a 6.4-liter That appears to be the extent of the styling tweaks, but Ram noted customers will be able to get the RamBox cargo management system. Customers will also find a 12.3-inch rear axle ratio. That’s a far cry from its predecessor, which used to need 4.10

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Cargo Management Dealerships Customer 105

Carscoops

DECEMBER 27, 2024

According to CCC, Cariad’s technical team “responded quickly, thoroughly and responsibly”, blocking unauthorized access to its customers’ data. This is not the first time such an incident involving a major automaker occurs, compromising the privacy of its customers. million owners in Japan.

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Insurance Customer Management Automotive 145

Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Kia UK has reshuffled its senior management team to boost performance. He said: Kia is at a pivotal moment right now, as we enhance our position as a leader in electrification and build on our range of customer-centric electrified vehicles. with two directors swopping jobs.

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Sales Networking Marketing Retail 94

Carscoops

JANUARY 12, 2025

million customers to visit dealerships. So while the automaker no longer leads in total recalls, it’s still the undisputed champion of “most inconvenient recalls” in the eyes of its customers. The company managed to spare over 1 million recalled vehicles from the shop thanks to a single OTA update, leaving 3.77

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Repairing Dealerships Management Customer 111

Canadian Auto Dealer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Devin Kaulback, General Manager of Subaru of Niagara, said his dealership partnered with Ronald McDonald House of South Central Ontario, loaning a new Forester to support the organizations initiatives with families who have critically-ill children at the St. Carson Grant, Managing Partner and Dealer Principal of Comox Valley Dodge in B.C.,

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Principal Spread Dealerships Customer 98

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Volvo customers in China claim that their vehicles were installed with counterfeit products. So, it was quite a shock for some Volvo customers in China when they discovered that their cars were reportedly fitted with counterfeit speakers. We deeply apologize for the trouble and inconvenience caused to customers by this incident.

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Supply Chain Customer Management Dealerships 111

AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Dynamic Content: Adapt creative assets based on seasonality and region, ad strategies, and marketing campaigns based on changing inventory, conditions, performance, and customer preferences, ensuring relevance for each market. Guaranteed Compliance: Ensure all assets adhere to strict manufacturer branding guidelines.

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Rebate ROI Manufacturing Dealerships 114

CarExpert

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Collectively, BYD has delivered over 7000 examples of the Atto 3 and Sealion 6 to customers over the first nine months of this year, while the Seal and Dolphin generated 5308 and 1740 sales respectively. We will see how the Shark 6 is performing in the market and what feedback our customers are providing us.

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Deal Customer Sales Management 130

AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Review Your Practices: Evaluate where and how discounts are being applied, and implement caps or manager approvals to rein them in. Mind Coupons and Promotions: While manufacturer specials and promotions can attract customers, ensure theyre not excessively undercutting your profitability.

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Repairing Manufacturing MSRP Retail 98

Carscoops

APRIL 2, 2025

That’s a 36 percent drop compared to the same period last year, when it managed to get 13,588 vehicles into customer hands. The EV startup produced 14,611 units of the R1S and R1T models at its Normal, Illinois facility in the first three months of 2025, delivering just 8,640 of them.

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Sales Management Customer Marketing 116

Autocar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’ve noticed a higher volume of customers with older vehicles seeking warranty protection for them,” he said. With owners choosing to hang onto their cars, warranty companies are experiencing increased demand for their products and services. I have never seen the part-exchange market as divided.

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Networking Repairing Manufacturing Buyer 140

Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Vertu Motors Volkswagen and Audi Franchise director David Allen said: “We’re thrilled to expand VWFS Rent-a-Car to Nottingham South, making it even easier for customers in the region to access high-quality Volkswagen rentals.” George Kelly has been appointed rental manager for this new service.

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Insurance Customer Management 105

Solera

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Your dealerships efficiency, customer relationships, and long-term profitability all suffer. Intelligent Reminders Engage with customers with strategic text and email communications that boost appointment completion rates. Real-Time Updates Live updates build customer trust and enable proactive management of schedule changes.

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Dealerships Customer Term Management 98

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

To put this in perspective, Tesla’s performance was so poor that even China’s SAIC Motors managed to sell more than twice as many cars in January, with 22,994 deliveries. With the bestseller getting a significant refresh for 2025, many customers might be holding off, leading to reduced demand for the outgoing version.

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Sales Marketing Manufacturing Deal 133

Autocar

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The first in a new line of models dubbed Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs), it will be followed by a larger PV7 due in two years, aimed squarely at the larger Transit Custom and the similarly conceived Volkswagen ID Buzz. The van will make its UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham, which opens on 29 April.

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Cargo Customer Development Management 109

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customers could only view available EV inventory through Ford’s website, limiting buying options. The goal was straightforward: by bypassing the traditional dealership lot, Ford could cut costs, improve inventory management, and, ideally, make its distribution process more competitive. That being said, we listen to our dealers.

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Networking Retail Dealerships Customer 98

AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 27, 2024

One of the most common mistakes that dealerships make in their lead generation efforts is not aligning their advertising strategy with a customers journey. First, VDPs provide a more personalized and engaging experience for potential customers.

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Dealerships Retail Sales Goals Customer 105

Motor Trader

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Chronicle Live reported: Josh Parker, managing director at Wingrove Motor Company, saying: “I would like to personally thank all our loyal customers and dedicated staff that have supported us over the 99 years Wingrove has been in operation. It also has a bodyshop in Cramlington.

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