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Trainingby Jesse JohnsonFebruary 13, 2019

Break Down the Old Dealership Mentality

F&I pro urges dealers to let your competitors beat up, wear down, and abandon customers while you deliver a buying experience that drives loyalty with a focus on communication, accountability, and teamwork.

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Dealer OpsCover Storyby Marc SpizzirriFebruary 11, 2019

Is It Time to Sell My Dealership?

Former dealer opens up about the sale of his auto group and urges colleagues to consider the transactional demands of a sale and the emotional impact of unwinding yourself from the business you have built.

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Complianceby Jim GantherFebruary 4, 2019

Deregulation and the Dealer

Get up to speed with a five-minute review of the Trump administration’s efforts to make life easier for auto dealers and other business owners.

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Digitalby Natalie BornJanuary 18, 2019

The Antidote to a Down Market May Surprise You

Dealers who invest in AI- and ML-powered digital marketing solutions today will reap the rewards of active-shopper targeting and engagement when the market constricts.

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Complianceby Tom HudsonJanuary 14, 2019

Just How Good Are Those Predictions Anyway?

Hudson scores four sets of predictions made by carlaw practitioners at the end of 2017 — including his own.

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Auto Financeby Scot HallJanuary 12, 2019

3 Reasons to Believe in Leasing in 2019

Attractive price points, sustained value of off-lease units, and rising interest rates point toward leasing remaining a viable financing option for dealers and customers this year.

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Complianceby Matt DumiakJanuary 11, 2019

Opinion: States Lead the Way in Privacy Law

Until a national privacy bill is adopted, auto dealers face a patchwork of standards written in places like California, Colorado, and Vermont — not to mention the European Union.

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Digitalby Scot EisenfelderJanuary 8, 2019

Will the Real Disruptors Please Stand Up?

Headline-grabbing technology is distracting dealers from the trends that are having a real and immediate impact on the productivity of your sales, F&I, and service departments.

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ShowroomCover Storyby Tariq KamalJanuary 3, 2019

Technology, Tariffs, and Technicians: Charlie Gilchrist to Lead NADA Through New Challenges

As Charlie Gilchrist prepares to assume the chairmanship of the National Automobile Dealers Association, the Texas dealer faces a long list of pressing issues and agenda items.

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Digitalby Danny ShaderDecember 28, 2018

5 Ways Auto Finance Will Change in 2019

Expert predicts flat sales and consumer demand will push more banks and finance companies to deliver consumer-friendly technology and transparency in an increasingly competitive market.

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