Dealers Edge

JULY 6, 2024

On Mobile Select "Play From Browser" FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DEALERSHIP JOB DESCRIPTIONS CLICK HERE Well-Written Job Descriptions Can Help Ensure that Senior Management and the Team are on the Same Page. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS: Carefully think through the activities you regularly perform and those you carry out on a periodic basis.

Management 105

Management Principal Dealerships Consulting 105

AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 27, 2025

Honda North , a flagship member of the ICL family of dealerships, earned the prestigious President’s Award for 2024 from American Honda Motor Co., This esteemed recognition, awarded to top-ranking Honda dealerships nationwide, marks the 17th time Honda North has achieved this honor over a span of 25 years.

Principal 40

Principal Dealerships Customer Management 40

Drive.com

JULY 27, 2024

New-car buyers in Australia will be forced to argue the merits of warranty work with car giants – rather than the dealerships they purchased from – under the fixed-price dealership model. And it could make life harder for owners.

Principal 85

Principal Manufacturing Sales Dealerships 85

Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 9, 2025

Canadian dealership leaders forecast the most significant challenges ahead T here is one constant in the automotive industry: change. Real estate, technology, changing demographics and government regulations, digitization, customer expectations and the quest for talent are but a few of the challenges dealerships face every day.

Retail 52

Retail Automotive Extended Warranty Principal 52

Carscoops

APRIL 21, 2024

Despite carrying an MSRP of around $77,000, some dealerships are charging as much as $97,000 for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition. Ironically, at the top of its website, the dealership boasts that it “will not be undersold.” Excitement for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is high, and dealers are cashing in.

Principal 137

Principal MSRP Dealerships Buyer 137

Motor Trader

JUNE 6, 2024

Evans Halshaw has opened a Peugeot showroom in Leeds, where George Ferebee is dealer principal, located at Unit 3, Gelderd Motor Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6EG. Most recently, Evans Halshaw announced its first MG car dealership which replaced a Ford store in Grantham on the 1st of March 2024.

Principal 103

Principal Finance Manufacturing Customer 103

AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 14, 2025

As the service director of your dealership, you focus on selling time. Our analysis shows that, on average, dealership service departments lose 45 minutes of billable time per maintenance service. By reducing cycle times, dealerships can recover this lost time, translating it into more billable hours and increased revenue.

Management 52

Management Principal Manufacturing Dealerships 52

Vanguard Dealer Services

JANUARY 13, 2025

Dealer Principals and General Managers concur that the market for acquiring used car leases has plummeted and its much more tenuous to stock used cars.

Principal 92

Principal Management Marketing Dealerships 92

Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The brand also designed the ‘Kia Store’ to revolutionise the look and feel of dealerships. Antony Frost, Dealer Principal at Furrows of Shrewsbury, said: “This is a once-in-a-generation refit that truly showcases the Kia brand for our customers. “We

Principal 99

Principal Customer Technology Dealerships 99

Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Barrie Ewart, Dealer Principal at Autosales Subaru, Kirriemuir said “We are delighted to support Tina and her vital work. Tina has been known to us here at the dealership for over 15 years and when the opportunity was presented to us to assist, we didn’t need to think twice.

Principal 98

Principal Term Dealerships 98

Canadian Auto Dealer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It’s a remarkable story from the family that owns the dealership, its only one, and has a long history with it. Dealer Principal Larry Pidperyhora began working as a salesperson, rose up through the management ranks to eventually become a partner in 2003, and then became the sole owner in 2015.

Principal 98

Principal Spread Insurance Dealerships 98

Motor Trader

MAY 7, 2024

The logos of LSH Auto and its local dealership, Mercedes-Benz of Whitefield, will be displayed on shirts across all teams. Mark Taylor, dealer principal of Mercedes-Benz of Whitefield, said: “At LSH Auto, we’re committed to giving back to the communities that support us. That’s one of our core principles.

Principal 95

Principal Deal Dealerships Development 95

CarExpert

JUNE 2, 2024

Australian-registered mental health charity Drive Against Depression has announced its first-ever Cars and Coffee collaboration with MG’s Five Dock dealership in Sydney, set to be held Sunday, 23 June.

Principal 98

Principal Networking Dealerships Management 98

Canadian Auto Dealer

JANUARY 3, 2025

But David McQuilkin, Dealer Principal and General Manager of Gallinger Ford Lincoln in Milton, had a great year with his store and is buoyant about his brand and the business as a whole. Carson Grant, Managing Partner and Dealer Principal of Comox Valley Dodge in B.C., We wouldnt have done that through COVID.

Principal 98

Principal Rebate Manufacturing Retail 98

Dealer World

JANUARY 9, 2024

Kerrigan previously represented Jim Price in the sale of its Hyundai and Kia dealerships in 2023. They were there for us every step of the way, through all three transactions; and, for the sale of this, our flagship dealership, they found in Malloy a buyer well-suited to the needs of the franchise and the community.

Sales 94

Sales Retail Dealerships Principal 94

Canadian Auto Dealer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There’s something happening at Direct Nissan in Mississauga now that Greg Carrasco has joined the dealership as managing partner. Carrasco said he discovered a “level of humanity and humility” in Raymond that was foreign to him in a dealer principal, and that’s why he accepted the offer to put “some skin in the game.”

Principal 96

Principal Management Dealerships Customer 96

Drive.com

MAY 16, 2024

GST on used cars If you purchase a used car from a private seller rather than a dealership, you will not need to pay GST on the purchase price, nor will you need to collect GST for the government as a seller. However, if you purchase a used car from a dealership, they will have to tack the 10 per cent tax on top of the sales cost.

Principal 73

Principal Insurance Retail Dealerships 73

Autosoft

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Effortless Sales Management for Small Dealerships with Autosoft DMS February 12, 2025 Michael White 4 mins read Revolutionizing Sales for Small Dealerships With Autosoft Small auto dealerships dont often have the employee count to easily handle all aspects of managing an auto sales business.

Management 52

Management Sales Principal Dealerships 52

AutoSuccessOnline

MAY 8, 2024

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has opened its 300 th Retail Evolution (RE) dealership with Luther Mazda in Kansas City, Missouri. “Throughout this journey, we have remained focused on elevating the in-dealership experience. . The post Mazda Opens 300th Open-Concept Dealership appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

Principal 52

Principal Retail Dealerships Customer 52

Autosoft

JANUARY 24, 2025

From Sales to Service: How Autosoft DMS Drives Success for Low-Volume Dealerships January 24, 2025 Debby Palmiter 4 mins read Streamlining Dealership Operations with Autosoft The right Dealer Management System software facilitates any automotive dealer but proves especially beneficial for low-volume dealerships.

Principal 52

Principal Sales Dealerships Technology 52

Motor Trader

JUNE 4, 2024

Our goal is to provide dealerships with the tools they need to streamline processes while maintaining regulatory standards and delivering good customer outcomes.”

Automotive 64

Automotive Principal Finance Customer 64

Canadian Auto Dealer

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Consumers are still faced with sticker shock on higher car payments when they arrive at dealerships. We need technicians.” “The first thing I would always want to do is get home-grown talent into our dealerships,” said Bourgon, but he said there just aren’t enough people entering Canada’s colleges to fill the gaps. administration.

Principal 52

Principal Retail Dealerships Management 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

based firm with 800 dealerships on their roster, and TECAR International, a European-based partnership, that serves more than 15,000 dealerships in 13 countries. The business model is straightforward: dealerships purchase a vast amount of products and services every year. The way we operate is that this is the dealers’ money.

Principal 52

Principal Dealerships Deal Management 52

Autoleadstar

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A recent survey report titled “ The 2025 State of AI Adoption in Car Dealerships ” reveals a substantial commitment to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in dealership operations. The report also identifies data visibility and integration as significant challenges as dealerships strive to leverage AI effectively.

Principal 52

Principal Dealerships ROI Technology 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

JUNE 11, 2024

Eric Marshall, Director Genesis Canada, Genesis Niagara Dealer Principal/GM Rein Knol, and Performance Auto Group President Glen Alizadeh pose with Forbes Travel Guide plaque For an automotive distributor that began working out of a trailer and with an unusual way of marketing its cars to customers, Genesis Niagara in St.

Principal 52

Principal Customer Management Consulting 52

Autosoft

JANUARY 24, 2025

Streamlined Service Management for Franchise DealersThe Autosoft DMS Edge January 24, 2025 Debby Palmiter 5 mins read Revolutionizing Service Departments with Autosoft DMS Any low-volume car dealership needs to run all of its operations smoothly to ensure success. Learn why dealerships can’t get enough of Autosoft’s DMS.

Management 52

Management Principal Repairing Dealerships 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 9, 2025

Part 1 of our look at why having a SUPERdesk can help consistently boost your sales performance S ales Managers and Dealer Principals always ask us what we mean when we talk about the SUPERdesk concept. The Desk Manager sets the atmosphere, tone and pace for the dealerships showroom floor.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Principal Consulting Management 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Jim Williamson, Dealer Principal/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Uxbridge and General Manager/Partner of Williamson Chrysler in Lindsay A celebrity hockey tournament raised more than $500,000 for the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation, thanks largely to generous car dealerships and auto retail suppliers.

Principal 52

Principal Spread Retail Management 52

Automotive Mastermind

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Garvey, Dealer Principal of Garvey Automotive Group, discuss the importance of data security in automotive retail live from NADA Show 2025. automotiveMastermind Regional Group Manager Wendy Engelhardt and J.P. Request a demo to learn more about Mastermind and what makes us automotives trusted data and technology provider.

Management 52

Management Principal Retail Technology 52

Autosoft

MARCH 23, 2025

How Ford Dealerships Are Solving Complex Operational Challenges with Autosoft DMS March 24, 2025 Michael White 4 mins read Revolutionizing Dealership Operations with Autosoft Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Ford dealerships operate in unique markets, each facing distinct challenges.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Principal Sales Goals Management 52

Autosoft

MARCH 23, 2025

Overcoming Dealership Pain Points at Christian Brothers Ford with Autosoft DMS March 24, 2025 Michael White 4 mins read Reimagining Dealership Efficiency with Autosoft DMS Christian Brothers Ford has supplied Crookston, Minnesota, with reliable vehicles for years. They couldnt continue to sift through unorganized data.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Quota Principal Management 52

Autosoft

MARCH 23, 2025

Overcoming Dealership Pain Points for Low-Volume Franchise Dealers with Autosoft DMS March 24, 2025 Michael White 3 mins read Reimagining Dealership Efficiency with Autosoft DMS New car franchise dealers face unique operational challenges. With years of experience serving dealerships, Autosoft understands these challenges firsthand.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Principal Sales Goals Management 52

3 Brothers Autosale

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This not only makes your monthly payments more manageable but also ensures that a significant portion of your payment goes towards reducing the principal amount. Negotiating Power for Used Car Buyers Walking into a dealership with a good credit score is like having a secret weapon in your arsenal.

Finance 100

Finance Down Payment Pre-Qualify Banking 100

Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 5, 2025

Almost 40 years after he gave up his musical career to begin working in the automotive industry, Hyundai Dealer Principal and Executive Rein Knol is returning to his rock and roll roots in a big way when his Led Zeppelin tribute band Redd Raven plays at the historic El Mocambo in Toronto, Ont., on Saturday night.

Principal 98

Principal Management Sales Dealerships 98

Autosoft

MARCH 23, 2025

How Ashland Ford Chrysler Solved Complex Dealership Challenges with Autosoft DMS March 24, 2025 Michael White 4 mins read Revolutionizing Dealership Operations with Autosoft Ashland Ford Chrysler sits at the tip of Chequamegon Bay in Ashland, WI. Outdated systems and inaccurate reporting make it even harder for the dealership to grow.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Principal Management Sales 52

Shawn Ryder

MARCH 11, 2025

In the heart of Heyworth, Illinois, car dealerships are navigating a rapidly changing digital landscape. The shift towards online engagement presents both challenges and exciting opportunities for local dealerships to enhance brand visibility, attract more customers, and ultimately boost sales. Why Focus on Local SEO?

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Principal Marketing ROI 52

AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

My grandfather became the first Portuguese male Chrysler dealer in the nation from a small dealership in Raynham, Massachusetts. My mom then became the seventh female Toyota dealer principal in the nation. Here is a bit of my story: I am a third-generation dealer kid. She is the first female Toyota dealer in all of New England.

Women 75

Women Principal Networking Automotive 75