If you’re in the market for a new car in 2023, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. For starters, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, so it’s worth considering one if you’re looking for something new and different. You’ll also want to think about fuel efficiency, which will be an essential consideration for many buyers.  ...

In the ever-competitive world of automotive sales, car dealerships are always looking for an edge. One way to stay ahead of the competition is using a customer relationship management (CRM) system. CRMs are designed to help businesses manage their interactions with current and potential customers. In this post, we’ll introduce the concept of an automotive CRM and discuss some benefits...

No one can be certain when hardships will strike or when we just need that helping hand to reach out and guide us along. For our brave veterans in this country, it can often happen to not just them but their loved one’s as well. Encountering a new struggle while keeping a family afloat can be a hard task to...

For dealerships, 2022 has been more profitable than previous years. Inventory is growing and, according to a Cox Automotive study from 2021, the majority of car dealers aim to expand their headcount. As CBT news noted in an interview with Angela Drake, “this means that competition for new job candidates is extremely high.” And with 36 percent of the people...

It’s that time again when ghosts, goblins, and witches come out to play. But, while most people are focusing on what costumes they will wear or what tricks they will play on their friends, the scariest part about Halloween is the thought of your car being stolen.  Unfortunately, vehicle theft is a common occurrence on Halloween. Criminals know that there will...

We live busy lives and must admit that it’s easy to miss the little things, particularly if you have multiple vehicles in your household. Imagine never worrying about when to take your or your kid’s car in for an oil change or tune-up. Sounds like a dream, right?   Well, that future is now a reality with CarRx, a new and...

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new piece of legislation to help prevent catalytic converter theft in California. This is intended to help deter criminals, as catalytic converter theft has been rising sharply in recent years. Why? Catalytic converters contain numerous rare earth metals, such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium, and thieves can sell them for a high price. Priced...

Cox Automotive surveyed over 1000 US dealerships last month and saw many dealerships express concern over inflation, dealer inventories, and rising costs. In addition, the “Dealer Sentiment Index” showed that dealers have a negative outlook regarding the challenges ahead for the quarter and beyond.  Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke said, “unique market conditions are causing worry among car dealerships...

The Kia Boyz TikTok Challenge is a recent social media trend that has caught law enforcement officials’ attention across the United States. This challenge, which consists of using a USB cable and a phone to hot-wire and steal a Kia or Hyundai car and posting a video of the joyride hoping for viral attention, is growing in popularity. So, as you...

The US auto industry suffered severe losses during the recent pandemic. Only now are dealerships slowly returning to production and car sales. However, as businesses start to rebuild, many dealerships now face ripple effects from COVID-19 restrictions. The pandemic revealed how unprepared dealers were for business stalling for long periods. As a result, dealership lot management has become increasingly complex....