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.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

DSMA Managing Partner Maxime Théorêt co-founded QUOTUS, a provider of financial intelligence solutions for auto retail, which recently launched a software as a service (SaaS) platform to help dealerships transform complicated financial data into actionable insights so they can quickly make decisions.

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CarExpert

MAY 18, 2024

. “On the proviso that service work has been performed and the things that need to be changed at the required intervals are addressed, then the warranty is valid,” BMW Melbourne dealer principal Daniel Odman told CarExpert in relation to his brand. They know exactly what our guys have identified,” he said.

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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.

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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.

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Dealership Valuations

DECEMBER 30, 2023

I wanted to condense “the latest and greatest” of what I have learned the past several years evaluating and appraising dealerships. Systems & Procedures – The most successful dealerships consistently use systems that help the team pay attention, record metrics, review them and use the information to improve. Happy New Year !

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

To stay safe, dealerships should embrace the FTC Safeguards Rule, which shields customer information from hackers. When buying leads, car dealerships must ensure compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations, such as safeguarding customer data and ensuring fair advertising practices.

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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.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MAY 22, 2024

Using its new AI-powered data-mining software, retail automotive advisory firm Dave Cantin Group (DCG) can now provide accurate, reliable data-driven valuations for any new-car dealership in the United States, regardless of brand, location or direct input from the dealership. franchise dealerships.

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AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Karen Sutton-Ford, dealer principal of Sutton Ford in Matteson, Illinois, has been named the winner of the prestigious Ally Sees Her Award. The dealership business was in Sutton-Ford’s blood. Her parents, Mallory and Nate Sutton, bought their first dealership in 1989.

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Automotive Mastermind

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As ongoing inventory shortages continue to limit the number of vehicles on dealerships lots, many are taking the opportunity to reassess how they achieve sustainable success. Regularly found to be a critical factor in dealership customer satisfaction, many dealers have looked to their service department to improve their approach.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 24, 2024

This is Fairfield Automotive Partners’ third California dealership. sales philosophy, and will embrace Third Set’s promise to provide dealership guests with “A Better Way” to experience automotive sales and service. “One Price. . “One Price. One Person.

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AutoSuccessOnline

AUGUST 9, 2024

The most recent cyber event that affected thousands of dealerships across the country is just the latest example of how dealers, dealership senior leaders and principals must constantly think about the big picture and best practices.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 22, 2024

Some Honda Canada dealers say they are upset the company is cutting their profit margins to offset the manufacturing costs of entering into the electric vehicle market — a move they say could drain as much as $2 million in gross revenues from the bottom line of some of the major dealership groups and potentially lead to legal challenges.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether you are a car buyer, seller, or even a dealership, understanding vehicle equity can be helpful in making informed decisions. This includes the principal amount borrowed, interest, and fees that need to be paid back to the lender. But have you ever wondered what determines the equity in a vehicle? What is Vehicle Equity?

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 29, 2024

A s an editor who covers the auto industry, sometimes I have an experience with a dealership that reminds me what it’s like being a typical consumer. Dealership: “long story short, the vehicle is malfunctioning because your brakes are in very bad shape.” Me: “Ok. Me: “Ok, what is that total?” Dealership: “$2,265+tax.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 30, 2024

I n the first quarter of any given year, we are often asked by Sales Managers, General Manager and Dealer Principals alike, “What should be the focus of our variable training this year?” Digital sales processes: Up to 50 per cent of customers will email a dealership prior to visiting the showroom. The pendulum has swung back.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MAY 14, 2024

The company began in 1986 with founder Ron MacGillivray, who opened a Chevrolet/Buick/GMC dealership in his name in Antigonish. In 2010, his sons David and Michael MacGillivray joined the business and began buying dealerships in Truro using the Century name of the previous owner. “We Although) we’re not opposed to duplicate brands.”

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Canadian Auto Dealer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

She also graduated from the ABSC’s Dealer Academy, which is a training program that helps equip senior dealership personnel for roles as GMs and ultimately dealer principals. Now she actively and regularly takes part in events at the college, working with the next generation of talent, and hires co-op students at her dealership.

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DealerTrack Insights

JUNE 26, 2024

Many dealership owners delay this upgrade due to fears of change and disruption among staff. Dealer principals and general managers often postpone this move until it’s absolutely necessary. Dealer principals and general managers often postpone this move until it’s absolutely necessary.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JUNE 3, 2024

As EVs at dealerships reach critical mass, we will see more competition for electricity resources. I think deep down that car salespeople, not unlike dealer principals, are car people, and car people are generally all about engines and sound and power. He said the OEMs, dealerships and salespeople have to work hard on training.

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DealerTrack Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Building Rapport with Service Departments Improving the service experience and maximizing every RO is every dealership’s North Star. The Dealer Principals and Managers who participated in our panel shared real-life tips and strategies that delivered measurable results for both their bottom line and customer satisfaction.

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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.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Rita Case, dealer principal of Rick Case Honda in Davie, Florida, was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year during an awards ceremony at NADA Show 2024 in Las Vegas on Feb. Case is equally passionate about supporting the communities that her dealerships serve. 3, the organization announced in a press release.

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Automotive Mastermind

JANUARY 26, 2023

Even as inventory levels begin to normalize , dealers should still expect to see higher interest rates and corresponding monthly payments, likely to continue curbing customer demand and impacting dealership loyalty for the foreseeable future. Customers who are loyal to an automotive brand are invaluable to dealers. million units in the U.S.,

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DealerTrack Insights

JUNE 13, 2022

The General Managers and Dealer Principals that I speak to are always brainstorming new ways to improve their business. When it comes down to it, running a dealership demands that all systems are working in sync. A truly versatile DMS should empower and improve the way your dealership performs by connecting your technology.

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Dealership Valuations

JULY 4, 2023

, and of course, great dining, rec center, spa, tennis ……… Monday afternoon – Visit the 2 nd largest Subaru dealership in the world, just completed and occupied at the end of June. Why not refine your plans by experiencing one of the latest-and-greatest, impeccably executed dealerships? first appeared on Dealership Valuation Services.

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Automotive Mastermind

JANUARY 12, 2023

“Looking back at a tumultuous year for auto demand, the December sales result reflects apparent steadiness in the market,” said Chris Hopson, principal analyst at S&P Global Mobility. They keep their dealership and services top-of-mind when it comes time for customers to buy. sales volumes are expected to reach 14.8

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Together with her mom, the dealer principal (DP) of Ike Family Dealerships, she makes up one of the few female DP/GM duos in the country. Her grandfather, Edward “Ike” Eigenrauch, purchased his first dealership for Buick in 1974 in Vincennes, Indiana. So, she thought she’d go back to the dealership. 5000 company.

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DealerTrack Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Your dealership depends on data from your DMS to manage everything from payroll to parts inventory to Tech Time. Brand Your Digital Presence As more and more dealerships adopt digital technology, implementing new technology tools alone isn’t enough. Your dealership has its own reputation, identity, and brand.

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Automotive Mastermind

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Today’s auto dealership marketplace has changed dramatically over the last few years. Due to this, the dealership customer experience is playing a progressively bigger role in today’s purchasing decisions. Want to learn how Mastermind can empower your dealership to sell smarter – even despite inventory challenges?

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Automotive Mastermind

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For example, some dealers are leveraging advanced dealership marketing tools to serve as an ongoing customer concierge through well-timed service alerts. However, auto consumers are likely feeling the pressure of current economic headwinds,” said Chris Hopson, Principal Analyst at S&P Global Mobility in a recent report.

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CarExpert

MAY 24, 2024

Werribee Mitsubishi dealer principal Brad Hopkins says buyers of certain vehicle types do tend to opt for the same accessories. Using that logic, you don’t see many Suzuki Swifts with a tow bar. However, not all SUV owners intend to tow – so buyers first need to understand the purpose of their car and what accessories fit that brief.

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