Sales & Variable OPS
Reynolds and Reynolds Donates $5 Million to Northwood University to Enhance Educational Opportunities
MIDLAND, Michigan & DAYTON, Ohio – The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, the leading provider of software, services, and forms in automotive retail, has pledged a monumental $5 million gift to help fund the construction of the new Center for Automotive & Mobility...
Presidio Report Finds Profit Slide Accelerates for Auto Dealers
A recent review of auto dealerships found that while profitability for the average U.S. auto dealership remains well above pre-2020 levels, the profit erosion from pandemic highs accelerated to start the year. The findings are part of Presidio Perspectives: A...
Deal or No Deal? The Ongoing Struggle with Internet Leads in Car Sales
Let's talk leads, specifically inbound internet leads. What makes them challenging and how do you overcome those challenges to drive success? The reality is there's gold in those leads, lots of gold, and if handled with energy, excitement, and the right communication...
U.S. Auto Dealers Spend Weekend Working Around Computer Hack
Dealers across the U.S. resorted to pen and pencil to complete transactions in their dealerships as one of the key software programs remained down over the weekend. CDK Global has not made any public comments since shutting down their services on Thursday, June 20,...
Future Proof Your Dealership for Digital Natives
The term "digital native" describes people who were practically born with smart devices in their hands and have grown up consistently using technology for communication and information gathering. This tech-savvy consumer group mainly comprises Millennials and...
Proactive Dealer Solutions Achieves SOC, SOC 2, and GLBA Compliance
Huntersville, NC – June 10, 2024 – Proactive Dealer Solutions, a leader in automotive dealership training and advanced software solutions, today announced that it has achieved SOC, SOC 2, and GLBA compliance. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the...
Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
On June 17, Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, less than two weeks after the troubled electric vehicle maker recalled the nearly 7,000 Ocean SUVs from the 2023 model year due to an issue regarding the Motor Control Unit (MCU). "Like other companies in...
Understanding Junk Fees in Auto Dealer Finance: Trends, Impacts, and AI-Driven Solutions
Federal regulators have placed a bullseye on “junk fees,” targeting auto finance and other industries with a consistent drumbeat of enforcement actions, rules, and supervisory actions. Consumer Financial Services Protection (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra recently...
2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best New Product
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the six categories is Best New Product. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses...
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