Developing a department or team to acquire private party seller vehicles within a dealership is a valuable and, at times, challenging pursuit. There are…
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Manheim Reports Strong Used-Vehicle Prices in Second Quarter
Manheim has released its review of car sales and vehicle prices for the second quarter of 2018. Jonathan Smoke is the chief economist for…
Vehicle Acquisition: Refined Effort Equals Positive Results
We all know the old motivational cliche “hard work pays off” and we know it’s true – but it’s only part of the truth….
News Brief: CPO Sales Set to Break a Record But Growth Still Slows
According to economists at Cox Automotive, there should be roughly 2.7 million pre-owned vehicle sales during 2018. The forecast, should it come to pass,…
Guest Experience: Why It Matters and How it Impacts Your Bottom Line By Mark Curcio
Recently, while traveling for business, the unexpected happened, as it often does. While driving on the freeway at about 75 miles per hour we…
The Lasting Effects of This Year’s Hurricane Season
Like everyone else, auto dealers have been watching the news about this year’s onslaught of hurricanes with a weary eye to the future. Moving…
Four Ways to Improve Pre-Owned Efficiency
Managing modern pre-owned operations in a profitable manner has become an increasingly difficult venture in today’s competitive and aggressive market. Finding quality vehicles that…
Harvey Changes Auto Forecast, CPO Cars see a Dip
Sales Slip as Harvey Changes the Auto Forecast Back in August industry experts agreed that the auto industry was set to see a sales…
Softening Prices, Used Tesla Vehicles, Used-Only Ventures
As Used Car Prices Soften, Dealers Take a Hard Line (AutoRemarketing) Prices on used cars, trucks, and SUVs may be softening somewhat, but that…
Hurricane Harvey Will Affect Dealers for Years to Come
How Hurricane Harvey Affects Car Dealerships and Local Industry News about Hurricane Harvey has focused mainly on evacuations, forecasts and live reporting on what…