Millennials are impacting every aspect of the auto industry. Be prepared — take a look at Improving the Car Buying Experience for Millennials…and Everyone Else, as presented by Isabelle Helms during last month’s annual Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) conference.
Digital Thought Starters: Alexa Speaks, and Watch Out for Smartphone-wielding Gen Z Buyers
Safe to say, there’s just a little bit of uncertainty as we head into the summer selling season. And apprehension – there’s some of that as well, thanks to tumbling sales, inventory levels and aggressive incentive programs.
May the 4th (and Force) Be With You: Four Ways Auto Retail is Kind of Like Star Wars
There may not be light sabers involved (one hopes), but when it comes to Star Wars and the technology that drives auto retail, we can make a few fun comparables.
Fixed Operations – A Great Way to Step Up Your Game
In times when consumer demand dips or plateaus, it’s important to rely on the other, more literal tools of your trade. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to invest in fixed operations.
Your DMS provider may be using these 3 tactics to charge more fees
Remember how amazing camouflage was when you were a kid? There was something so cool about wearing clothes that made it impossible to know where the forest ended and where your cargo pants began.
Digital Dealer 22: Discovering the Magic of Millennials
At Digital Dealer 22, the influence of Millennials shaded most sessions with talk about keeping pace with trends in workflow technology, digital habits and workforce changes brought about by this new and powerful buying demographic.
Digital Dealer 22: Searching for Digital Dealers in the Tampa Sun
Digital Dealers are not 21st Century versions to Max Headroom. They’re actually automotive retail professionals interested in finding ways to use technology to improve the way they operate, and to attract and retain customers.
Who Runs Your Dealership, You or Your DMS?
Don’t fall for a DMS that tries to sell itself on standalone features. Insist on integration. The benefits of connecting platforms—including data ownership, reduced data access fees, open vendor selection, and seamless software communication—are already providing many dealerships with a major competitive advantage.
5 Ways a Modular DMS Platform Opens New Possibilities for Profit
Unfortunately, many DMS platforms make it difficult for vendors to integrate and access data. In this guide, we explain five ways your dealership can benefit from open access to your own data.
Trade Up Your DMS
In our guide, Trade Up Your DMS, we explain the specific questions you should ask every provider competing for your business to ensure you get a system that will see you to a stronger future.
Was Your DMS Built for the Digital Age?
This guide will explain the benefits of a modern DMS over older, legacy dealer management systems, while providing a list of five hallmarks of a DMS built for the digital age.
Cloud Cover
Cloud-based technologies are making it easier than ever for dealerships to collect, access, and analyze their data. Early adopters are finding that it provide significant competitive advantages.
