MAY 21, 2019

Online F&I Benefits Both Auto Dealers and Consumers

Industry Voices
Four ways car dealers can incorporate F&I into their digital storefront.

Car Dealers Play Vital Role in Ride-Sharing Program

DriveItAway makes it possible for prospective Uber and Lyft drivers to obtain vehicles on a rent-to-own plan.

CRM Quiz: Ask these 5 questions to measure CRM efficiency.
Your dealership pays good money for its CRM, and you should expect a good return on your investment. Take this simple, 5-question quiz from VinSolutions to find out how your CRM stacks up to industry expectations and get actionable recommendations for maximizing ROI.

Customer Privacy Laws Get Tougher, State by State

Industry Voices
State acts have a significant impact on how dealerships may collect, store and share personal customer data.

Top 4 Metrics to Speed up Your Used Car Turn
The used vehicle market may be getting tougher, but your business can still be profitable. In 4 Essential Metrics to Drive Used Vehicle Success, you’ll learn:
• Four metrics for better decision-making
• How to calculate these metrics
• Which metrics will have the greatest impact on your dealership

Car-Buying Journey Twists, Turns, Changes Directions

In a Wards Q&A, CarGurus lead researcher Madison Gross talks about the vehicle-buying behavior of various demographic groups.

2019 VW Jetta GLI Takes the Dragon by the Tail

Test Drive
Volkswagen has redone the sports sedan to appeal more to American buyers. “We want to grow here in the U.S.,” says Jan Dickman, VW’s head of compact cars.

Delivering a Digital Car-Buying Experience Consumers Trust
Rinaldi Halim, Dealer Principal has created a process that ends the unproductive haggling that occurs between car buyers and sellers. Hear the vision behind a new sales protocol that combines digital and human experiences to create what buyers want — trust. Register today for the TLS Automotive CX Summit Series on June 18-20. For more information call 609-216-6998 or visit here.

2019 WardsAuto Interiors Conference Gallery

Nearly 500 people attended the recent WardsAuto Interiors Conference in Novi, MI, to learn about the latest trends in vehicle interiors. The day included keynotes by top designers at Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.

2020 Toyota Supra: Sports-Car Supreme

Test Drive
Packing a strong and smooth BMW-built, 335-hp inline 6-cyl. and a chassis and aerodynamically tuned body built for speed, the ’20 Toyota Supra is an enthusiast’s dream come true.

GMC Sierra Denali CarbonPro Pushes Past $70,000 Mark

Exclusive to the Sierra Denali and AT4, the carbon-fiber box resists rust, dents and scratches and saves 450 lbs. (204 kg) compared to a traditional steel bed. GM expects it to enhance resale values, too, given its durability.

Boost CPO Inventory With Equity Mining

Sponsored Content
Pre-owned inventory challenges aren't something to panic about. Bill Wittenmeyer, vice president of Sales at CDK Global, lends his expertise to the subject.

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