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Clement Auto Group, Genesis of Naples, Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Dahl Automotive: Dealership Sales Roundup
Clement Auto Group Purchases Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Dealership Marty Cancila Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Florissant, MO, has been acquired by the Clement Auto Group in a deal brokered by the Tim Lamb Group. Clement Auto Group owner and
Oct 17, 2024
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Marketing & Advertising
From Homes to Cars Transferring Real Estate Success to Auto Dealerships
Automotive dealerships and real estate agencies face unique challenges but share common goals in adapting to changing market conditions and customer preferences. Both sectors manage significant life purchases—homes and vehicles—which require cons
Oct 16, 2024
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Asbury Automotive Sues to Block Administrative Proceeding by FTC
Asbury Automotive Group filed a lawsuit on Oct. 4 to challenging as unconstitutional an administrative proceeding filed against Asbury by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The lawsuit Asbury filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern Distric
Oct 16, 2024
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Dealer Ops & Leadership
“How Can Birds See When They Are Flying And It’s Raining?”
Am I the only one who thinks of these things? Seriously. Well, I did. According to www.ornithology.com “birds have a third eyelid, a translucent membrane, which allows them to face the rain with protected eyes.” Having a trackable risk and compli
Oct 15, 2024
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What We Learned At the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo
If you have gone to more than one conference and expo this year, you know that 2024 was all about artificial intelligence (AI). The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo highlighted how the technology will be used at auto dealerships across the U.S
Oct 15, 2024
Scenes from the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo
The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo featured exhibitors, keynotes speeches, programs, talks, and social events in Las Vegas this week. Below are some images from #DDCE2024. The keynote panel GA4, EVs & AI, Oh My! headline
Oct 11, 2024
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Kelley Blue Book: New-Vehicle Prices End Q3 Lower Year-Over-Year
The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. was $48,397 in September, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book. The September ATP increased modestly from August but was lower year over year by 0.4 percent, as down
Oct 11, 2024
2024 Digital Dealer Best Awards Winners Announced
LAS VEGAS — At the 20024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo, the inaugural 2024 Digital Dealer Best of Awards were handed out. The five awards were delivered to those who exemplified the best in the auto industry. In winning the Impact Award, Brad
Oct 10, 2024
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Experian: EV Market Shifting as More Models Introduced
Experian Automotive is a sponsor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, 2024. Non-luxury electric vehicle (EV) are slowly making up more of the market, growing to 26.6 percent in Q2 2024 from 22.7 percent a year earlier,
Oct 10, 2024