WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday Dec. 21. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Investing in People, Digital Retail Technology

Technology is making buying and selling easier, but it is not replacing people, and those people must be correctly chosen and trained, skilled up to fit the changing times.

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THE BIG IDEA TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS.

Get ready for profitability — no matter what. See how vAuto's new idea will assure that 2021 is an entirely new year, regardless of the winding road ahead. The fresh thinking launches at NADA 2021.

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FCA's 2021 Model Year Media Day

FCA North America hosted media recently to experience product offerings for the new model year during a socially distanced event staged in the parking lot of the automaker's Auburn Hills, MI, headquarters.

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Most Americans Optimistic About Their Finances After Rough Year

“Many people are excited about putting 2020 behind them and are focused on financial planning for next year,” Colleen McCreary, chief people officer at Credit Karma, tells USA Today.

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2021 Mazda3 No Hot Hatch But Spools Up Loads of Fun

The smooth, refined 2.5L turbo-4 from the larger CX-9 is well suited for the Mazda3, especially with AWD. Spend a couple days behind the wheel, and it becomes apparent why Mazda product planners think of the Audi A3 and Acura ILX as competitors.

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The Consumer Revolution and the Auto Retailing Future

Webinar 11 am EDT Jan. 21 to discuss survey by Wards Intelligence and Ally of 169 owners/operators, general managers and service staff at U.S. dealerships.

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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), contact Tom Murphy 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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