Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday July 29. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:
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It’s already been an eventful year for the automotive industry. Wards Industry Voices contributor Richard Reina reviews some of the biggest trends and headlines we’ve seen so far and considers what the future might hold.
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Most dealership buy-sell transactions involve private parties these days, says Alan Haig, who specializes in those deals. (While you are in this story, click to the 2019 Wards Megadealer 100 ranking.)
This technology has the potential to improve the car buying experience The history of man versus machine may have set the stage for persistent myths about artificial intelligence, but this technology has the potential to improve the car buying experience. Read more about the 3 most common AI myths, from the experts at VinSolutions.
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Cadillac XT5 is juiced up for a crossover-crazy market.
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The repeal of a North Dakota blue law allows businesses to open on Sunday mornings, but car dealerships say they’ll stay closed just the same.
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...
