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NewsApril 12, 2018

SUV/CUV Loyalty Reaches Record Levels

IHS Markit analysts say more than two-thirds of SUV and crossover buyers remain loyal to the segment, far outpacing the industry average with no signs of slowing.

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Articlesby Lloyd TrushelApril 4, 2018

The ’90s Called. They Want Their Presentations Back.

Are you still rolling out the old NASCAR close? F&I insider says F&I offices need to get with the times and ditch those ‘Buy it now or bad things will happen’ pitches.

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ArticlesApril 4, 2018

Save the Sale Before It Starts

Are your salespeople sabotaging themselves before the sale starts? Dealership expert offers four ways to set them up for a win before the opening gun goes off.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverApril 4, 2018

But the Dude Can Sell!

Overlooking past misdeeds and criminal convictions to land top-performing salespeople puts dealers at risk of losing everything when risky hires revert to old habits.

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NewsApril 3, 2018

KBB: Average New-Car Price Jumps 2% in March

Thanks to strong SUV sales, March's average transaction price rose $703 from a year ago to $35,285, the firm said this week.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Gregory ArroyoApril 3, 2018

F&I in the Era of Digital Darwinism

Darwin Automotive’s Phillip Battista has some strong opinions about digital retailing and online F&I, and he worries some providers — and their dealers — may soon find themselves in legal peril.

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NewsApril 3, 2018

Proactive Updates BDC Video Training Library

Proactive Dealer Solutions announced a series of new additions to its library of interactive videos for business development center training.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Black Book: Car Segment Values Strongest in Two Years

Last week, car segment values were up 0.26% compared to the 0.01% depreciation the segment experienced the week prior. This added up to the strongest week for car segment values in two years.

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NewsMarch 29, 2018

Cox: Off-Lease Tidal Wave Poses Greatest Risk to New-Vehicle Sales

It’s not just the wave of off-lease vehicles expected to return to the market this year and next, it’s the type of vehicles returning that could stunt new sales. Rising interest rates, however, could turn the tide for the new-vehicle market.

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NewsMarch 28, 2018

Lexus to Offer ‘Subscription-Type Plan’ With New Compact SUV

The all-new UX crossover SUV will be Lexus' first vehicle to be offered through a subscription plan when it arrives in dealership showrooms this December.

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