Fortunately, the technology door swings both ways. While ignoring changes in technology can be disastrous, embracing them can unlock the promise of better connections with customers, information, and the state of the industry.
Millennials are Making the Online and In-Store Connection a Reality
As technology has enabled consumers, Millennials — the first true “digital native generation” –- are using it to drive widespread change throughout the automotive retail industry.
Infographic: Is Your Dealership In the Cloud?
Today’s dealerships are leveraging cloud technologies to improve the profitability of their businesses. Web-based DMS platforms can be especially beneficial because they allow managers to monitor key dealership metrics anytime, anywhere.
Dealerships Should Look For Technologies That Listen
Tired of distant, unproductive relationships, today’s dealerships are beginning to demand more personal support and more human interaction from their technology providers. Learn the benefits of demanding a technology that listens to you and your dealership needs.
Ten Years Ago the Apple iPhone Debuted. The World (and Automotive Retail) Has Never Been the Same
Almost exactly 10 years ago, the Apple iPhone went on sale. That’s right. It’s been 10 years, with 1.2 billion phones sold, and the world irretrievably changed — including automotive retail.
What Percent of Your Technology Gets Used?
When dealerships don’t use technology tools to their full potential, they fall short of what they could achieve. They can overcome that shortfall by engaging with their technology providers and participating in continuous learning activities.
Dealership Decision-Making: More Data Means More Money
Gaining access to that data within your dealership may require a shift in mindset and a change in technologies. But, given the track record of your gut feel, now is the time to start demanding the use of better decision-making tools in your business.
Millennials: Moving Out of the Basement, with Better Credit and More New Car Purchasing Power
Millennials are increasing their share of credit segments above Subprime, and are consistently racking up more approvals. In the Subprime segment alone, those approvals are over 66%.*
Three Keys to Data Security and Identity Theft Protection
Think data security and ID fraud are only “big business” issues? Think again. In today’s era of digital dependence, smart dealers are keeping a tight grip on data, and guarding against fraud. Here’s how…
Classic Summer, Classic Cars
With all the focus on how automotive retail is changing, it can be easy to forget just how much fun cars can be, and how the summer time is a time for classic cars, road trips and cruising.
When Technology Empowers People: The Critical Connection that Helps Build a Positive Retail Experience
The registration and title of a car is the vital last handshake, the turn of the page into the next consumer loyalty phase, and the last chapter in a connected story the buyer tells their friends and family.
Dealertrack Cuts the Ribbon on New Headquarters
From the way it stands to how it symbolizes the strength of the brand and our principles of innovation and community…we’re quite proud of our new HQ.
