Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Black Book: Weekly Market Report

AutoDealer Today

Typically, the last week of the year is strong for retail sales, but this year with high interest rates and used vehicle prices on a steep downward decline so far this quarter, we will have to wait and see how the year finishes.

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Thriving in 2024: Essential Tools for Auto Dealers to Manage and Boost Revenue

Get My Auto

The automotive industry is embarking on a transformative journey, propelled by accelerating technological advancements and evolving customer expectations. As the landscape shifts, astute auto dealers must adapt and adopt the right tools and strategies to navigate this dynamic terrain and […] The post Thriving in 2024: Essential Tools for Auto Dealers to Manage and Boost Revenue appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Toyota and BYD Take the Lead

AutoDealer Today

Demand in both North America and Europe have remained steady and aided Toyota in reaching record production and sales last month.

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Black Book: Weekly Market Report

F&I and Showroom

Typically, the last week of the year is strong for retail sales, but this year with high interest rates and used vehicle prices on a steep downward decline so far this quarter, we will have to wait and see how the year finishes.

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OEM Execs Share Future Views of Auto Retail

AutoDealer Today

Kerrigan Advisors’ survey of OEM executives uncovers their views on profitability, days’ supply, and the agency sales model.

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Latin America Outsourcing Guide: Expand Successfully

DealerXT

A Strategic Approach to Outsourcing Success in Latin America for Car Dealerships Benefits of Outsourcing Business Tasks to Latin America Organizations globally are increasingly outsourcing business processes to Latin America. This reliable strategy involves hiring Remote Staff for tasks like customer support, project management, data entry, and specialized services in administration, technology, and marketing.

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Get Ready for EV Repairs

AutoDealer Today

Maintaining EVs requires a mindset shift and an investment in training and technology.

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DSMA partners with Hope of Life International humanitarian aid organization

Canadian Auto Dealer

Credit: DSMA and The Executive team in Zacapa, Guatemala on an incredible journey with Hope of Life International in their mission to saving lives. DSMA: Valuations, Mergers & Acquisitions announced a partnership with non-profit humanitarian aid organization Hope of Life International, which aims to create positive changes in Guatemala. As part of the partnership, DSMA’s executive team traveled to Guatemala to try and make a difference in-person.

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How To Onboard A New Appointment Setter: Step-By-Step Guide!

DealerXT

Efficiently Welcoming and Integrating Your New Appointment Setter for Car Dealerships What is the role of an Appointment Setter in a Car Dealership? How To Onboard A New Appointment Setter. An appointment setter is responsible for assessing leads, reaching out to potential clients, and arranging appointments for the sales team. Their primary goal is to initiate meaningful conversations with leads and set the stage for successful sales interactions.

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U.S. expected to end 2023 with sales increase of more than 11% YOY

Canadian Auto Dealer

Cox Automotive released its December sales forecast for the United States and anticipates that the automotive industry will end 2023 with an increase of more than 11% year-over-year. It also foresees General Motors retaining its top spot, and Hyundai Motor stepping ahead of Stellantis. In a news release, the company said December new-vehicle sales are expected to show gains over last year’s “product-constrained market,” which means that sales volume for the month should increase 6.2% over Decemb

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Art or Science? How to Sell More Cars

Automotive Mastermind

The right marketing program drives buyers to your store, and the right technology solutions help your sales team close deals. As we approach 2024, you might be looking to either build on your growth or rework your strategy for the upcoming year. Regardless of where you find your dealership as we close 2023, there are some vital tips and practices you can leverage for your marketing efforts that aim to drive sales through relationship-building and unique experiences.

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Understanding the Importance of Mobile SEO for Automotive Websites

Shawn Ryder

Recognizing Mobile SEO’s Role in the Automotive Industry Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) has evolved to become an essential tool for businesses, and the automotive industry is no exception. The proliferation of smartphones has made mobile SEO a crucial component of an effective online marketing strategy. Consumers increasingly use their mobile devices to research and make purchasing decisions about vehicles.

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Missing Nut Prompts Airlines To Inspect Every Boeing 737 Max

Jalopnik

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that airlines will have to inspect every Boeing 737 Max after a bolt was discovered with a missing nut during routine maintenance. The potential loose bolt is attached to a linkage on the rudder control system. Boeing also found an undelivered aircraft with a nut… Read more.

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Importance of SEO Copywriting in Auto Dealerships

Shawn Ryder

Driving Traffic with SEO in the Automotive Industry SEO copywriting is a fundamental aspect of auto dealership marketing efforts. It stands as the backbone of online visibility, boosting search engine rankings and driving organic traffic to your automotive website. Relevant, keyword-rich content specifically crafted for the automotive market can help prospective customers find your dealership when searching for their next vehicle purchase.

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Watch The Most Boring Car Chase Ever Filmed Courtesy of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'

Jalopnik

New Year’s Eve is my least favorite holiday; it’s a rookie drinking night where average people spend way too much money in over-crowded bars in order to let loose for the first time in their lives, but only end up annoyingly drunk and making it everyone else’s problem. So instead of muscling up to the bar and… Read more.

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Significance of Structured Data in Automotive Websites

Shawn Ryder

Structured data serves as a powerful tool in enhancing the visibility and improving click-through rates of automotive websites. It helps search engines understand the content on the website , which in turn, improves the site’s ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). This increased visibility consequently leads to higher click-through rates.

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Shabana Motors Scholarship Fund for TSU Students

Shabana Motors

Shabana Motors is a company committed to giving back to the community. Shabana Motors is pleased to help our Houston neighbors get their Life on Drive.

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Importance of Google My Business for Auto Dealerships

Shawn Ryder

Grasping the Relevance of Google My Business for Auto Dealers Google My Business (GMB) has become an indispensable tool for auto dealerships in reaching out to potential customers. In an era where almost everyone turns to online search for their dream car, keeping your dealership visible on Google is of utmost importance. GMB is a free tool offered by Google that aids businesses in managing their online presence across the search engine and its expanding portfolio.

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This Was The Dire State Of Self-Driving Cars In 2023

Jalopnik

Either the world is not ready for self-driving cars , or self-driving cars are not ready for the world. After all the avoidable crashes and injuries in 2023 — some of which were fatal — I’m going to say that it’s the latter rather than the former. Autonomous vehicles are clearly not ready for use on public roads where… Read more.

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Comprehending the Importance of Link Building for Dealerships

Shawn Ryder

Understanding the Role of Link Building in Dealerships Link building plays an indispensable part in enhancing your dealership’s online presence. It involves securing credible hyperlinks from other websites to yours, which essentially acts as a vote of confidence and improves your site’s authority. This is extremely pivotal because search engines like Google use these links to crawl the web, discover new web pages and ascertain how well a page should rank in their results.

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Fiat 500 Jolly, Nissan Figaro, Shortened Geo Metro: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Jalopnik

You did it! You made it through this year , unless it killed you. I mean, presumably, it didn’t kill you, because you’re reading this. Unless it killed your past life, and this is a new you, reincarnated and still reading Jalopnik, in which case — get off Jalopnik, infant. Go watch Baby Einsteins or something. Read more.

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Toyota and BYD Take the Lead

F&I and Showroom

Demand in both North America and Europe have remained steady and aided Toyota in reaching record production and sales last month.

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First Cybertruck Crash On Public Roads Leaves Humans Involved In Good Shape

Jalopnik

The very first Cybertruck crash to occur on public roads happened Thursday in Redwood City, California, and it seems all the people involved made it out OK. The Toyota and the Cybertruck involved in the collision, however, didn’t fare as well. Read more.

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OEM Execs Share Future Views of Auto Retail

F&I and Showroom

Kerrigan Advisors’ survey of OEM executives uncovers their views on profitability, days’ supply, and the agency sales model.

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The 10 Surprisingly Normal Features Of The New Blazer EV

Jalopnik

When I attended the Blazer EV launch event earlier this month, my biggest takeaway was how successfully this new electric car managed to act like a traditional car, from the traditional door handles to the traditional key fob to the un-EV-like power delivery, the Blazer EV is not trying to reinvent the wheel, it’s… Read more.

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Image Optimization in Dealership SEO

Shawn Ryder

Image optimization plays a pivotal role in the overall SEO strategy for dealership websites. A website with optimized images tends to load faster and perform better on search engine result pages, thus enhancing user experience and potentially increasing sales. Improving Page Load Speed Through Image Optimization The speed at which a page loads is a significant factor in ranking algorithms of search engines like Google.

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This Porsche Junkyard Is Keeping My Projects Rolling

Jalopnik

When you think about driving an old Porsche, you probably think about how much it takes to keep them up or restore them. I have a weird little collection of somewhat unloved models that the company has built, and I tend to buy well-loved examples at the bottom of their depreciation curve. There’s an art to keeping… Read more.

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At $22,500, Is This Custom 1985 Toyota 4Runner A Front Runner?

Jalopnik

With its thirteen-inch lift and 37-inch tires, a running start may be required to get up and into today’s Nice Price or No Dice 4Runner. Let’s decide if its price makes it worth the effort. Read more.

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Thirteen Jalopnik Writers Own A Total Of 41 Cars, Trucks And Motorcycles

Jalopnik

The world of Jalopnik has changed a lot since May of 2021 , the last time we gave you a rundown of all of our cars. We lost two of the site’s most prolific collectors, but a few of us (myself included) bought a few more cars to keep the average pretty high. It goes without saying that we gravitate toward older vehicles… Read more.

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The Coolest And Weirdest Cars I Saw in New York City In 2023

Jalopnik

New York City is a big and wonderful place, full of all sorts of weird peopl e. Luckily for us, many of those weird people also drive weird and lovely cars. Because of that, I decided to take a look back at some of my car spotting highlights from 2023. Read more.

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Wrapping Up Nice Price Or No Dice for 2023

Jalopnik

It’s that time of the year again—the end— when we take a moment to look back on all the cars, price tags, as well as your comments and votes that made up Nice Price or No Dice for 2023. As they say, “Wrap it up, I’ll take it!” Read more.

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