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Maximizing Trade-In Value Assessments with Get My Auto’s VIN+ Solution

Get My Auto

For auto dealerships, accurately determining the value of trade-in vehicles is paramount. This ensures that the dealership can offer the most competitive price, reflecting the true worth of the car. To streamline this process, Get My Auto introduces VIN+, a […] The post Maximizing Trade-In Value Assessments with Get My Auto’s VIN+ Solution appeared first on Get My Auto.

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COMMENTARY: The only certain thing in business is uncertainty

Auto Remarketing

And the automotive business is not immune. If we look back at recent events that have created uncertainty, it becomes overwhelming, so no need to go through the list — you’re welcome! But what have we learned? — The sky isn’t always falling. — The world’s not ending every day. — Not every challenge is unsurmountable. The most important thing to remember is that consumers either love, want or need vehicles.

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This Butt Plug Will Allow Toyota To Build 900-Mile EVs

Jalopnik

We’ve known for a while that Toyota is hard at work developing solid-state batteries. The company also said for a while that it expects to be able to offer electric vehicles with a range of more than 900 miles starting in 2027. So it’s not exactly news that Toyota just announced a partnership with Idemitsu Kosan “to… Read more.

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3 Dealership Best Practices for Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales

Automotive Mastermind

Now more than ever, dealers are focused on maximizing the profitability of their used car operations. Many dealers saw their business models shift to predominantly pre-owned operations as a limited supply of new vehicles pushed consumers toward the used-car market. Pre-owned car sales have stayed consistently profitable for some time now. While prices have fluctuated they’ve stayed generally very high, with many anticipating the surge to stick around for quite some time.

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How to Capture a Website Lead When a Car Shopper is Ready to Leave

DealerOn

The game isn’t over when a car shopper is ready to leave your website. With exit-intent popups, you can make one last “Hail Mary” pass by presenting an offer that keeps your customer engaged. Give car shoppers one last chance to submit a lead on your website by leveraging the power of exit-intent popups. Your website’s purpose is to generate.

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Used-vehicle sales, especially CPO, show year-over-year improvements

Auto Remarketing

Though used-vehicle sales last month softened from August, they beat year-ago figures. However, there remains some headwinds that should be watched, says Cox Automotive in a Data Point report Monday. The biggest bright spot in the used-car market remains. TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post Used-vehicle sales, especially CPO, show year-over-year improvements appeared first on Auto Remarketing.

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Musk Says Tesla ‘Dug Our Own Grave’ With The Cybertruck

Jalopnik

After missing yet another deadline for the Tesla Cybertruck to actually launch, company boss Elon Musk has come out to set the mood ahead of the electric pickup’s eventual rollout. In a Tesla earnings call last night, Musk explained the challenges the EV maker has faced bringing the angular Cybertruck to fruition and… Read more.

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Reward, Retain, Report: AutoAwards CRM Magic

AutoAwards

In today’s dynamic business landscape, merely having a loyalty program is not enough. Efficiently managing, monitoring, and modifying that program is the key to stellar customer relationships and retention. AutoAwards, based in beautiful Odessa, DE, is at the forefront of loyalty management solutions for auto dealerships.

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COMMENTARY: Part 2 on the partnership promise, now the processes to deliver excellent CX

Auto Remarketing

In Part 1, we covered that every B2B SaaS company has great intentions to treat their customers well, but sometimes bad processes get in the way. True partnership with the customer is often mentioned in speeches and marketing, but it is very difficult to execute. I compiled a list of processes, developed and used successfully by SaaS businesses in retail automotive and beyond to improve the vendor/customer relationship.

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Tesla Crash Repairs Cost $1,000 More Than Other EVs: Report

Jalopnik

While you might like to think you can fix your car after a crash with nothing more than a hammer and wrench , that’s not really the case. Instead, the vast majority of us will take our beloved vehicles to repair shops whenever we’re caught in a tangle. But while it turns out that most electric car drivers will pay only… Read more.

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Revitalize Your Dealership: Mastering Sales in a New Era

Auto Alert

Revitalize Your Dealership: Mastering Sales in a New Era The ongoing inventory challenges continue, and if you’re like most dealers, you’re scratching your head, thinking of ways to reenergize your team. Let’s face it: we paused prospecting efforts, and now the importance of this skillset is more necessary than ever. It’s already a challenge to break habits, but some team members simply don’t know where to start.

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Attracting Millennial & Gen Z Car Buyers in Florida

Fladco

As we steadily cruise through the digital age, auto dealerships, particularly those in Florida, are navigating an exciting new frontier: engaging Millennial and Gen Z buyers. The buying behavior of these tech-savvy, environmentally conscious demographics, who value experiences over ownership, differs significantly from their predecessors. In that vein, Florida dealerships must devise innovative strategies to secure the patronage of these valuable consumers.

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COMMENTARY: Top 3 things used-car managers should pay attention to right now

Auto Remarketing

Several market dynamics are currently in motion creating an opportune moment to buy wholesale used vehicles. However, there are a few things you should know to have a better chance of success when it comes to sourcing and managing your used vehicle inventory. The top three things used-car managers should pay attention to right now are to be active buyers, reduce average inventory cost, and lean on market data for more informed decisions.

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What If Americans Say 'No' To An EV Revolution?

Jalopnik

Note: This originally ran August 21, 2023 but given what’s going on in the market, we thought we’d get it on the home page for those who may have missed it. Read more.

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Benefits of a Personal Car Shopper for Busy Professionals

Your Car Buying Advocate

Benefits of a Personal Car Shopper for Busy Professionals Table of Contents In our fast-paced world, time is a valuable asset. For busy professionals, CEOs, managers, and business owners, the prospect of purchasing a new car can be overwhelming. The hours spent researching, visiting dealerships, and negotiating prices can be better invested in running your business or enjoying some well-deserved downtime.

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Electrification the focus as the Geneva International Motor Show held in Qatar for the first time

Jato

The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) took place in Doha, Qatar this year – the first time in the event’s history that it has been held outside of its native Switzerland. It ran from 5 – 14 October. The showcase featured 30 global automotive brands, with exhibits including the most recent models, concept cars, and innovation. Both luxury and mass market car makers were present, ready to embrace the Middle East automotive market.

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Used vehicles & both new, used EVs become more affordable

Auto Remarketing

The car shopper who wants a used vehicle, an electric vehicle or a used EV is likely to find a much better deal than they would have just a year ago. Used EV prices are at their lowest levels in more than two years, according to a Recurrent report, while a separate analysis from iSeeCars.com indicates that affordability for used vehicles and EVs in general has improved substantially since last fall.

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Ford F-150 Lightning Sales Have ‘Tanked’: Memo

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Monday, October 16, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Attracting Millennial & Gen Z Car Buyers in Florida

Fladco

As we steadily cruise through the digital age, auto dealerships, particularly those in Florida, are navigating an exciting new frontier: engaging Millennial and Gen Z buyers. The buying behavior of these tech-savvy, environmentally conscious demographics, who value experiences over ownership, differs significantly from their predecessors. In that vein, Florida dealerships must devise innovative strategies to secure the patronage of these valuable consumers.

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Best Used Car Lots in Pennsylvania

Hershey Motors

When you think of Pennsylvania, several things come to mind, such as, where can I find the best used car dealership? If you’re in the market for a quality used car, you should visit the car dealership in Coatesville : Hershey Motors. A Legacy Rooted in Family Values and Commitment While cars and landscapes have transformed over the years, the core values of Hershey Motors remain consistent.

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Car Pros Automotive Group’s Matthew Phillips is Recognized as an Automotive News Notable Champion of Diversity in Automotive

Dealer World

Program recognizes individuals that champion diversity, equity and inclusion in the automotive industry RENTON, WA – October 17, 2023 – Matthew Phillips, CEO of Car Pros Automotive Group, has been named a 2023 Automotive News Notable Champion of Diversity. Phillips is featured in a special section in the October 9 issue of Automotive News. The Notable Champions of Diversity in Automotive program recognizes individuals that champion diversity, equity and inclusion in the automotive industry.

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Here Are The Most Disappointing Cars You've Ever Bought

Jalopnik

Life is full of disappointments , and we would hope that our time spent behind the wheel would be devoid of those familiar sinking feelings. As car enthusiasts, we hope our lives on the road would come with no alarms and no surprises , but that just isn’t the case, sadly. Cars are capable of disappointing us just as… Read more.

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Brake for a Cause: Conicelli's We Care Wednesdays Supporting Mission Kids

Conicelli Toyota of Conshohocken

Introduction: In the spirit of giving back to the community, Conicelli introduces "We Care Wednesdays" throughout November. For every Wednesday brake service, Conicelli donates $20 to Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County. Who is Mission Kids? Shining a spotlight on Mission Kids, a non-profit providing a child-friendly setting for multidisciplinary team responses to child abuse.

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 5 Things AI Can Do That Your Dealership Salespeople Can’t

Autoleadstar

Two things are true: 1. AI will never be able to replace the human touch in the automotive industry and 2. AI-powered dealership technologies have revolutionized the industry and made automotive staff so much more efficient and productive so dealers can stay strong and resilient in today’s competitive landscape. While salespeople remain critical to the sales process and to building lasting relationships with customers, there are certain functions and capabilities where AI shines that can bolster

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Take Your Dealership Social Media Marketing to New Heights With Generative AI

DealerOn

DealerOn’s Advanced Listings Manager, now with Generative AI, revolutionizes content development and management for automotive dealers. Our powerful toolset streamlines the process, enhancing user experience and bolstering our SEO support program for improved visibility and performance in the competitive automotive market. Advanced Listings Manager is now equipped with Generative AI, giving you the power to quickly create high-impact social media.

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It Has Come To Our Attention That The Toyota Butt Plug Is Actually A Pear-Shaped Boiling Flask

Jalopnik

Ever since 2016, I’ve had to get used to the idea that things are going to happen that absolutely no one can predict. Nothing makes sense anymore, and you just have to accept it. Still, every now and then, something shows up that was very much not on my bingo card for 2023, and as much as I try not to be surprised… Read more.

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DS employs ChatGPT as AI travel companion for its entire range of cars

Auto Express

DS cars equipped with ChatGPT can provide information about nearby places to visit or even create quizzes to play on a long journey

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Why Should Men Care About Advancing Women in Automotive?

Women Automotive Network

According to the industry experts who chose to speak at and sponsor the recent Women Automotive Summit (20th September), women are fundamental to the workforce transformation fuelling Automotive’s digital future. Why? And who shares responsibility for securing their seat at the table: the industry’s female minority, or the men in the Automotive driving seat?

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AutoAlert Wins Prestigious Diamond Award for Data Mining in the 2023 Dealers’ Choice Awards

Auto Alert

AutoAlert Wins Prestigious Diamond Award for Data Mining in the 2023 Dealers’ Choice Awards Kansas City, MO – AutoAlert, a leading innovator in automotive software solutions, is proud to announce its recent Diamond Award for Data Mining achievement in the 2023 Dealers’ Choice Awards. This esteemed recognition highlights AutoAlert’s commitment to excellence in data-driven solutions and its dedication to providing cutting-edge technologies to the automotive industry.

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A New SUV Is Worse For The Planet Than A Ten-Year-Old Car

Jalopnik

The prevalence of SUVs on our roads is causing chaos thanks to the particulate matter they kick up off their tires and the rising number of pedestrians and cyclists they hit every year. Now, it turns out that they’re also making our air worse , as the average car sold today emits more CO2 than the average car you could… Read more.

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New Omoda 5 SUV on sale from £25k or £33k in electric Omoda E5 form

Auto Express

Omoda’s first offering in the UK is meant to steal sales away from the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Symbioz in the mid-size SUV class

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Tesla Owner Charged $21,000 To Fix Rain-Damaged Battery

Jalopnik

It’s never fun dealing with water damage in your car, whether it’s a leaky roof in a downpour or a flood that ruined your precious McLaren P1. Now, a Tesla owner in the UK has found the cost of repairs on a water-damaged EV , and it’s not cheap. Read more.

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Solar-Powered Car Drives Across Morocco To The Sahara Without Using Charging Stations

Jalopnik

A solar-powered car made by students in the Netherlands completed a 1,000- kilometer (621-mile) journey through some of the toughest terrain EVs have faced so far, let alone EVs powered by nothing but the sun. The Stella Terra went from the northern coast of Morocco to the Sahara Desert without stopping at a charging… Read more.

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Some Of Jeep's Best Customers Simply Can't Afford A Jeep Anymore

Jalopnik

Jeep has been on a premium push the last few years. Products like the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer have turned Jeep into a premium off-road brand. That upmarket push however has come at the expense of sales to some of the brands loyalist customers as Bloomberg reports. Read more.

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All The Coolest Mid-Engine Toyotas Invaded A New York State Park

Jalopnik

It’s been over eighteen years since Toyota last sold a midship runabout two-seater, but that doesn’t stop a group of dedicated enthusiasts from meeting up every year just north of New York City for MR2 Bear Mountain. The event has been rolling strong since 1997 when a group of four MR2 owners went for a drive… Read more.

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Even Tesla Knows EV Sales Are In Trouble

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Friday, October 20, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Lamborghini’s Waitlist Is So Long It Doesn’t Care About A Softening Market

Jalopnik

Lamborghini’s CEO thinks the market for exotic and ultra- lux cars is softening , but t he Italian automaker ’s sold-out models and years-long wait lists means it really doesn’t have to worry about the issue. Read more.