Industry News
Why Dealers Are Riding High on the Credit Union Wave
Credit union lending’s prevailing strength is filling the profit sail for increasing numbers of auto dealers. Data shows credit unions provide...
FollowPro Launches First U.S. “Pay Per Performance” Automotive BDC Call Center
Asbury Park, NJ — September 4, 2018 — U.S. auto dealers are continually confused by complicated third-party call center billing techniques. Paying by...
4 Things Automotive Retail Can Learn From Best Buy
Remember your last trip to Circuit City? You know, the store where service is state of the art? If that slogan means nothing to you, you’re either...
Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Picks Up Steam: 2018 On Track for 5th Year of 200+ Acquisitions, According to The Blue Sky Report by Kerrigan Advisors
Irvine, CA — August 29, 2018 — The new tax law and improved economies of scale and scope are among the trends driving a robust Buy/Sell market in...
How Service Departments Can Prepare for the Future by Embracing Disruptive Technology
Dealership service departments are on the verge of seeing transformative changes, and those that do not recognize these emerging patterns may face...
LotLinx Continues Push for Innovation, Adds Expert Product Manager to Leadership Team
Chicago — August 22, 2018 — LotLinx, the automotive industry’s No. 1 artificial intelligence (AI) company, announced today it has named Eric...
The Four Types of Objections That Derail Salespeople (and How to Deal With Them)
Hoboken, NJ — August 28, 2018 — No may be a tiny word, but for salespeople, it's the most dreaded word in the English language. Nothing causes your...
MBTN Solutions Launches Easy Numbers-Driven Reporting for Auto Dealers, Focusing on Core Operational Areas for Success
Pleasanton, CA — August 29, 2018 — MBTN (Manage by the Numbers) Solutions, a market innovator that helps dealers turn raw data into actionable...
Auto/Mate Integrates DMS with ProMax, Helping Dealers to Streamline Lead Generation and Sales Process
Albany, NY — August 27, 2018 — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has integrated its dealership management system (DMS) with ProMax, a leading supplier of...
How Geofencing and Location-Based Targeting Increase Leads
Historically, automotive dealerships have relied on traditional advertising to connect with their local clientele. But with the recent proliferation...
Substantial Growth in Automotive and Transportation Segments Drive 1H ’18 Spireon Results
Irvine, CA — August 22, 2018 — Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, experienced substantial growth in both Automotive and Transportation...
Kerrigan Advisors Represents Car Pros Automotive Group in Sale
Irvine, CA — August 22, 2018 — Kerrigan Advisors, the leading sell-side advisory firm to auto dealers in the U.S., represented and advised Car Pros...