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ArticlesDecember 13, 2019

Why Won’t They Let Me Be an F&I Manager?

Are you ready to make the leap from sales to F&I but haven’t been given an opportunity? Learn why that may be and why, for some, this critical role will never be the right fit.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonNovember 19, 2019

Old Whine in a New Bottle

Consumer protection is an honorable pursuit. But when advocates rely on recycled complaints and debunked theories, they undermine their own efforts at reform. Hudson breaks down the flawed arguments and wild misconceptions that continue to dog dealers and auto finance sources.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

Drivers Don’t Trust Lane Centering Systems, IIHS Finds

A new report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds the majority of drivers say their semiautonomous safety systems failed to consistently detect road markings and other vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

Report: Why Dealers Struggle to Convert Leads

FrogData analysts say auto dealers can set more appointments, close more sales, and reduce costs by building a lead follow-up process based on timing by lead source.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Kerrigan: Dealership Buy/Sell Activity Up 38% in Q1

Despite headwinds threatening dealership profitability, Kerrigan Advisors’ first-quarter report indicates 2019 is trending toward another 200-plus transaction year for the auto retail buy/sell market.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

Former Dealer Offers Car-Buying Advice for Women

Dealer principal turned consultant, speaker, and author Lisa Copeland has released ‘Car Buying, Her Way: The Fierce Girl’s Roadmap to The Car of Your Dreams,’ a new book designed to give female car buyers the ‘upper hand’ in the sales process.

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Newsby Tariq KamalMay 15, 2019

So You Think You Can Sell Supercars: The Things Lists 21 Rules

The Things’ Cory Barclay has created a list of rules for dealers interested in selling $200,000-plus vehicles, many revolving around factory-specific fine print that would shock most mass-market retailers.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Honda Dealers Get AutoLoop Equity-Mining Tools

AutoLoop has been named an official vendor for American Honda Motor Co.’s READS program, giving U.S. Honda dealers access to a new suite of equity-mining solutions.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Auto/Mate Releases Deal Closeout for Desking Module

A new feature in Auto/Mate’s Desk/Mate solution was designed to streamline dealership sales processes and improve workflow.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2019

Save the Date: Industry Summit Heads to New Orleans

This year’s Industry Summit will be held Nov. 4–6 at the New Orleans Marriott, offering the nation’s premier advanced F&I training curriculum, new and returning tracks and events, and free admission for the first 100 dealers and general managers who sign up when registration opens this summer.

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