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OEMs Pushing Online Sales with New Platforms

The way consumers shop has drastically changed over the past few years, especially through the pandemic. But what happens when rapid change becomes a potential burden? Dealers are pondering the future of OEM direct sales and what it means for their profits and their businesses.  

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Helium Shortage Affecting Vehicle Production

helium shortage

By now, the term ‘shortage’ probably initiates a subconscious eye roll or heavy sigh. The reality is, there are shortages left and right, and a lot of them have ties to the automotive industry. One material you may have never thought of being so vital is helium.

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manufacturing
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microchip

Is EV Tech trying to clean up its act?

 

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2022 Predictions for the Auto Industry

 

When we got to the end of 2020, we hoped things would be better, but 2021 gave us a lot of trouble too. The auto industry has been put through the ringer. So, what can we expect in 2022?

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new cars

Dealer Profits Soaring

We now live in a world where up is down, and down is up. Dealerships have overcome some crazy obstacles over the past two years - Covid restrictions, low consumer confidence, chip shortages, inventory shortages, staffing shortages, and so much more.

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profits
sales

Using AI in your Dealership

Part of the dealership experience is the warm greeting, one-on-one attention, and closing hand shake at the end of a good deal. Those personal touches are important when a customer is in your store. But… What about before and after?

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technology
Dealers

Is HMI Shaping the Future of the Auto Industry?

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Cars are getting smarter. It’s just a fact. Finally, we are seeing the fruits of the EV and AV labor from the last several years. In the techy world we live in, when one thing advances something else has to for proper integration.

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future

Increasing Fixed Ops Revenue with Digital Voice Assistants

Would you ever go to the bank, withdraw 30% of your balance, and then put it on your back seat with all the windows down? Picture this - driving down the highway with money just flying out the windows. It’s gone forever.

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fixed ops
service department
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AI

NHADA 100

Had a great time at the NHADA Convention last month. It was wonderfully done and a total blast, as their events typically are.

 

If you weren't able to attend or if you aren't a member, I wanted to share a couple of videos.

 

The first, is a highlight real of all the events of the weekend. I had so much fun dancing on disco night.

 

 

 

 

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Are Electric Vehicles Really Saving the Environment?

In today’s society, consumers want to feel good about their purchases and a lot of thought goes into them. It goes beyond how it will benefit them and branches out into how it could benefit others.

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electric vehicle

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