DECEMBER 12, 2016

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday, Dec. 12. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

Help wanted: Analytical thinkers who act like dealership business partners. Good mechanics need apply. Here's what they want in return.

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Boy meets girl on a snowy night thanks to a couple of AWD vehicles. Mercedes scores telling that story in a minute ad.

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Impacting 60% of sales.
Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book impact 60% of sales — and we can prove it. Through advanced data and analytics, we can show you that a relationship with these two powerful sites is a relationship you can bank on. For a free customized analysis, head to LetUsShowYou.com today.

To ring in the new year, automakers will start 2017 with robust plans for North American vehicle production.

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A cool-headed manager tells why there are no flying burritos in his dealership department.

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In a Q&A, megadealer Herb Chambers (No.12 on the WardsAuto Megadealer 100) talks about decreased new-car sales, increased used-car deliveries and EV popularity.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

Something else: Check out our F&I Resource Center sponsored by Ally. You'll find great info to boost profits in a vital department.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions to Dog Town, AL; no cats allowed), 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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