Electric vehicle sales have exploded on a year-by-year basis over the past half decade, and for good reason. Not only do electric vehicles save drivers thousands of dollars each year on gas costs—they also help owners save big on service and maintenance expenses. Electric vehicle powertrains have much fewer parts than their internal combustion counterparts. For example, electric vehicles do...

The auto industry is no longer as stable as it was a few years ago. Due to new car supply shortages, the demand for used vehicles has skyrocketed. Used vehicles have never had more value and now might be the perfect time to consider selling. We’ll take you through the benefits of dealership car trade-ins and the disadvantages of selling...

One of the most significant—yet often ignored—sources of lost income at a car dealership can be battery replacements. A vehicle’s battery charge starts to reduce when it sits on a lot without being started or driven for days or weeks at a time. Once the battery can no longer provide sufficient electricity to start the vehicle, it must either be...

The automotive industry is undergoing significant changes and advancements as it continues to transition towards electric vehicles. Consumer trends are constantly changing, automotive technology is rapidly improving, and vehicle pricing fluctuates daily. These variables—and many others—can cause your automotive inventory management system to become out-of-date faster than ever before. What’s more, nearly 46 percent of small businesses don’t have a...

Over the last few years, the automotive industry has been experiencing a rapid shift toward digital car buying processes. End-to-end online car sales and used car buying apps have been gaining traction among younger generations. And with recent inventory shortages and low showroom foot traffic, these are unpredictable times for dealerships. One thing we know for sure moving forward is...

Having the ability to drive is a freedom that many of us don’t question. Our vehicles are there to get us to work on time, pick the kids up from school, and take us on fun-filled summer road trips. The more we use them, the more our cars become extensions of ourselves. When this freedom is suddenly ripped away, it...

Gearing up for a road trip in your electric vehicle? Trying to maximize your charge for a long commute? Or are you just trying to maintain your battery health while cruising around town?  EV batteries and extreme temperatures don’t mix well. If you live in or are traveling to an area that heats up in the summer months, you’ll want...

Direct to consumer marketing is completely revolutionizing the way we buy products and services. Instead of relying on crowded retailer environments and expensive advertisements to sell a product, brands are leveraging the vast digital landscape to reach customers.  This marketing tactic isn’t just for selling subscription boxes and packaged mattresses—auto dealers can utilize direct to consumer (DTC) marketing to connect...

We’ve all seen it, some of us have even experienced it first-hand—a driver parked on the side of the road, looking helpless as they stand beside their broken-down vehicle. It’s a situation no one wants to find themselves in.  But vehicle breakdowns happen. Instead of fretting about worst-case scenarios, the best thing you can do to ensure your safety and...

Whether you own a car dealership or simply own a car, you’re probably familiar with the semiconductor chip shortage that has been plaguing the automotive industry for the last couple of years. The chip shortage has had detrimental effects on the production of new cars in the US and experts don’t expect a full pre-pandemic recovery until 2023.  The federal...