MAY 21, 2018

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday May 21. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

How dealers can systematically cut costs, step by step, place by place.

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Manage compliance with confidence with the new 2018 Dealertrack Compliance Guide
It’s the industry’s unrivaled reference on all things F&I Compliance, including:
• New federal laws and regulations
• How to avoid issues with the CFPB and FTC
• Recommended practices for data safeguards and identity theft protection
• Compliance management tips
Order your copy today or register for immediate access to a digital copy now.

Toyota’s fun-in-the-sun-themed ad basks in first place in iSpot.tv’s latest ranking of the most-viewed automotive commercials. Click here to watch all of the top five spots.

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OK, it’s nearly $90,000 so it should be nice. But the Lexus LS design is so dazzling, the sedan makes it to the winner’s circle of the Wards 10 Best Interiors competition.

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A fatal crash raises questions on trucks parking on public roads to drop off vehicles at dealerships.

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And now for the latest broadcast from our friends at CBT Automotive.

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Millennials Are Buying Cars. Are You Missing Out?
Millennials are one of the fastest growing segments of car buyers. What do they want in a car-buying experience? Learn specific tactics to win over this generation by using ecommerce and adjusting to your sales strategy. Download your free guide today!

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), 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.

Now for the legal stuff...

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