It’s an interesting time to be in the market for a new vehicle. The world is still recovering from international supply chain issues—specifically, the current global shortage of microchips needed to produce all new cars. As a result of the shortage, manufacturers produced 1.7 million fewer vehicles in 2021 than in 2019.  This vehicle shortage has resulted in a top-to-bottom...

The automotive industry is one that is constantly changing and evolving each year, and 2022 is proving to be no exception. Every day we are hearing about new technology, features, or automotive brands hitting the market. Now more than ever, the automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and auto trends must be identified for companies to survive and thrive. In this...

Connected Dealer Services’ vehicle health and direct automotive marketing platform, CarRx, earned a first-place Diamond award in the Service Retention category in the 2022 Auto Dealer Today Dealers’ Choice Awards, while the company’s inventory management and vehicle recovery solution, Elo GPS, won a Platinum award in the Vehicle Tracking category that was newly added for 2022. The Auto Dealer Today...

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...