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Collaboration Over Competition: The Secret to Building High-Performance Teams

High-performance teams thrive on a foundation of trust, shared purpose, and commitment to each other’s success. In contrast to competitive environments where individuals may feel isolated or pressured to stand out, collaborative teams work towa
Dec 4, 2024

Dealership Sales Continue on Record Pace for 2024: Haig

Despite numerous challenges, auto dealers continue to deliver strong financial performance, with profits per store remaining double pre-pandemic levels and rooftop sales continuing on a record pace. That is the topline takeaway from the recently rele
Dec 4, 2024

Marketing to Baby Boomers: Insights for Today’s Dealerships

Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are one of the largest generational groups, significantly influencing industries like healthcare, housing, leisure, and notably, the automotive sector. Holding over 50 percent of the total wealth in the U.S.,
Dec 3, 2024

Survey Reveals Expected Surge in AI Budget Allocations Among Car Dealerships for 2025

Auto dealerships plan to make a “substantial commitment” in 2025 to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. At  least that is what the authors of “The 2025 State of AI Adoption in Car Dealerships” published by Ful
Dec 3, 2024

Analyzing the Impact of Cellular Connectivity on IoT in the Automotive Industry

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the automotive industry, transforming how vehicles operate and interact with their environment. Cellular connectivity serves as the backbone for IoT innovations in connected vehicles, enabling a range o
Dec 2, 2024

MNTN Webinar Focused on Connected TV Set for Dec. 5

Television has long been a staple of the auto advertising playbook. However, just as bestselling cars have evolved over time, so too has the vehicle for TV viewing. Connected TV (CTV) is now the most popular model and it’s giving dealerships unprec
Dec 2, 2024

Dealer Magazine: The Season of Giving: How Family Dealerships Can Lead Charitable Initiatives During the Holidays

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November/December edition of Dealer magazine As the holidays approach and the temperatures fall, the spirit of giving rises beyond being a personal tradition for many family-owned busines
Nov 27, 2024

November New-Vehicle Sales Pace Expected to Hold Steady

New-vehicle sales for November are expected to maintain a steady seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million, an increase from last November’s SAAR of 15.5 million consistent with the sales pace observed in October, according to the Cox
Nov 27, 2024

Dealer Magazine: My Last Article: Reflections on a 42 Year Automotive Career!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the September/October edition of Dealer magazine I’m retiring at the end of the year, so this will be my last Dealer article. I’ve only had one job with one company since June 1982 when I
Nov 26, 2024