International Dealership News: Automakers Expand in China

The Beijing Auto Show showcased some of the worlds fastest high end cars- the event also called attention to the number of auto dealers that have begun to expand their markets into China, according to the Detroit Free Press. Demands for passenger vehicles in China have increased substantially in the…
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Auto Dealer: Car Dealerships Focus on Repair & Service Shop

The automotive industry has been struggling in the woes of the economic recession.  Now, even as sales increase again, dealerships are continuing to focus on service-oriented business practices.   During the recession, many dealerships turned to service and repair aspects of their business to offset dwindling sales during the recession….
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Mini-Makeovers: Make Your Auto Dealership More Inviting

According to a survey by the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA), the appearance of average U.S. dealership has remained unchanged over the last thirty years. In an economy that now rapidly evolves with the newest techie gadget, this can cause dealerships to look outdated. There’s no need for a big…
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Dealer Recap: New York International Auto Show

The New York International Auto Show boasted the fastest, newest, most outlandish and extravagant vehicles in the world. More than 1,000 cars were showcased from 43 different manufacturers, reports CBS News. An original Shelby Cobra, debuted at the show 50 years ago, was the most expensive vehicle at 25 million….
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Buying Trend: Millennials Lose Interest in Cars

Millennials are considered the most transient, tech savvy and at times overly confident generation to enter the workforce. Now, the youngest generation of consumers has presented a perplexing marketing challenge to automakers: disinterest. According to a number of publications including the New York Times, the youngest generation simply does not care…
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Dealer News: Prices for Smaller Used Cars May Rise

Gas prices have affected more than just our credit cards. The trade-in value of compact and mid-size used cars are expected to peak over the next few weeks, according to Automotive News. A senior analyst at NADA Used Car Guide made the predictions based on several factors. There is a…
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Auto Dealership News: Gasoline Data Lags

According to the Department of Energy, weekly gasoline demand has fallen 7% on average from a year ago, to its lowest level since 2001. However, that reading may indicate more influencing factors than simple demand. According to the Wall Street Journal, the information released in late March is flawed, and…
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Auto Dealerships: Consumers Prefer Dealership Services

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, a survey conducted by auto industry research company J.D. Power and Associates found that vehicle owners who visit auto dealership facilities for service are more satisfied with their experience at dealerships than independent facilities. Ranked on a 1,000-point scale, overall satisfaction…
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Dealership Insurance: High Gas An Unlikely Friend To Auto Industry

Along with vacations, beach days and barbeques, summer is now synonymous with high gas prices.  In summer of 2008, both auto & dealership industries were nailed by spike in fuel prices; this time around, high prices at the pump have become an unlikely ally to dealerships. According to NDRC, In…
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Dealership Insurance: Online Reviews Correlate with Sales

As consumers move through the buying process, they tend to put more emphasis on research. Like most of us, we tend to know exactly what our next car purchase will be while we still have our old car. But if you know what you want, you just have to determine…
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