
Dealership Profits Decline
While new and used retail sales stagnated, dealerships have been particularly supported by fixed operations and finance-and-insurance profits, according to a new report.
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While new and used retail sales stagnated, dealerships have been particularly supported by fixed operations and finance-and-insurance profits, according to a new report.
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Manheim policymakers believe predictable pricing will persuade more dealers to take advantage of post-auction inspections after buying in-lane, at a physical sale, or through digital channels.
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Mazda has attempted to cancel its franchise agreement with a Texas dealer for failing to complete Takata airbag recall orders. The matter will be decided in a hearing ordered by state regulators.
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Ryan Norris and Toyota of Easley (S.C.) have all but abandoned traditional advertising to focus on building an online library of videos inspired by customers, starring the dealer, and driving sales and service traffic — often with no mention of buying a car.
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A new integration with F&I Express brings VIN-specific F&I product rates and content to DealerSocket’s Precise Price digital retailing tool.
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Former dealership manager and current EFG Companies executive Melissa Burrow has published ‘Chasing Bentleys: The Power of Accountability in Achieving Your Goals.’
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Hoover Mitsubishi’s Mark Hoover has sued two former employees accused of doctoring auto loan applications, a scheme that led to an FBI raid and the shuttering of the dealership.
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J.D. Power unveiled its latest Resale Value Awards for mass-market and luxury vehicles, including six model-level awards for Lexus and four more for Toyota.
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The four-acre, 93,000-square-foot Beverly Hills BMW has been sold for $70 million, an amount billed as the highest ever paid to acquire a Los Angeles auto dealership.
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Matching payments program provider SMART Payment Plan is seeking agents to represent the company in 30 new U.S. markets.
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Reputation.com’s 2019 Auto Reputation Report finds reputation drives sales volume, charting a 1% increase in sales for every 30- to 40-point increase in reputation score for auto dealers.
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