WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

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Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday, Feb. 27. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Automakers should take dealers along on the self-driving journey, says industry voice John Possumato.  

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Well, no one ever said platform integration for dealerships is easy.

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Watch the five most-engaging auto ads, starting with a goofy top spot from Kia featuring actress Melissa McCarthy as a hapless (and enduring) environmentalist.

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Dealertrack Accelerated Title is the fastest way to turn titles, delivering title release in as little as 4 – 6 days.  Accelerated Title renders accurate payoffs and electronic transfer of funds.  This reduction in title release can offer dramatic cash flow improvements and quicker movement of inventory, saving dealers time and money.

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U.S. consumers cite car reliability as more important than fuel economy. To see how that compares with other countries, check out this colorful chart.    

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Study reveals biggest consumer issue; dealer website mobile-friendliness; online reputation affects bottom lines. Watch today's broadcast of dealer doings on CBT News.

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“I’ve been a dealer for 34 years, and docuPAD® is the best product I’ve seen in many years. We have docuPAD in all of our dealerships, and everyone is seeing similar, if not better, results. In fact, docuPAD is paying for my Reynolds bill in all 5 stores.” – Steve Barna, Dealer Principal, Hawthorne Chevrolet
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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions to Braintree, MA; those oaks are smart!), contact Steve Finlay at [email protected] .

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.


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