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.

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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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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.

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Management Principal Manufacturing Dealerships 52

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

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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.

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Principal Term 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.

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Principal Deal Dealerships Development 95

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.

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Principal Spread Insurance Dealerships 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.

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Sales Retail Dealerships Principal 94

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

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.

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Principal Management Marketing Dealerships 72

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.”

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Principal Management Dealerships Customer 96

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.

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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.

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Principal Retail Dealerships Customer 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.

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Management Principal Retail Technology 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?

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Dealerships Principal Marketing ROI 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.

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Principal Sales Dealerships Technology 52

Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the vibrant community of Bangor, Michigan, car dealerships are discovering the transformative potential of digital marketing. At Shawn Ryder Digital, we specialize in empowering dealerships in Bangor, Van Buren County, and throughout Michigan to thrive in this digital landscape.

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Dealerships Marketing Principal Demographic 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.”

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Automotive Principal Finance Customer 64

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.

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Principal Dealerships ROI Technology 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.

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Management Principal Technology Dealerships 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.

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Principal Spread Retail Automotive 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.

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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.

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Women Principal Networking Automotive 75

Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 18, 2025

In this blog post, we will explore the intricacies of automotive financing, including how interest is determined, what factors influence the rates, and how manufacturers and dealerships play a role in this process. For further insights into auto financing, check our article on The Impact of Interest Rates on Dealership Financing.

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Manufacturing Down Payment Principal APR 52

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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Extended Warranty Repairing Principal Dealerships 52

Canadian Auto Dealer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For example, with consumers moving toward EVs as a substitute or an addition to their internal combustion engine vehicles, some dealerships are starting to stock chargers in their parts departments. It’s up to the dealership to vet who would be a good provider and a good fit for their particular vehicles. You have to do your research.

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Dealerships Floorplan Retail Finance 52

Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As one dealer principal told me while I was gathering facts and information for this article: “When we are going through a phase with margin compression like we are now — we look at EVERY expense to see, where we can reduce or cut costs.” Space utilization: Evaluate the dealership layout to ensure it maximizes efficiency.

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Retail Principal ROI Insurance 98

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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Principal Dealerships Management Sales 40

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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Principal Manufacturing Dealerships Management 52

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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Principal Retail Manufacturing Management 52

DealerTrack Insights

JANUARY 12, 2022

Top Tech Trends Leading to a More Efficient Dealership in 2022 The past two years have ushered in more technological advancements than dealers, like you, have probably seen since modern computers made their way into every business sector. But what if 2022’s tech trends focused on adapting to your dealership? Sound familiar?

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Dealerships Principal Technology Repairing 52

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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Principal Insurance Retail Dealerships 52

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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Principal Electronics Automotive Dealerships 52

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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Principal Retail Dealerships Automotive 52

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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Principal Management Customer Dealerships 52

AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 10, 2024

The dynamics of auto dealership services are constantly evolving. As the landscape shifts, dealerships are increasingly facing challenges from independent aftermarket repair facilities that are becoming the preferred choice for many consumers when it comes to servicing their vehicles.

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Principal Repairing Consulting Dealerships 52

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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