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• Picking the Right Motorcycle Tyre's for My Bike
  Bike tire makes are plentiful nowadays. You much more identified makers are Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin, and also Metzeler. All of these tops of the line companies make outstanding tires. You will certainly find different people speak highly of various brand names. Some simply like Dunlop and others vow by Pirelli.   When choosing motorcycle tires […]
  Simon Morris
• Now Part of a Now Business
  Jim Flint explains how Local Search Group got its start in terms of being the "Now" Part of the "Now" Business that Automotive Sales and Marketing represent.
  Jim Flint
• FASTEST SUV IN THE WORLD
  "In the emerging market of cars these time, SUV is the most popular choice for those who actively indulge in off roading. SUV term itself defines utility vehicles for all those who buy car for their comfort, speed and power. In addition to this, SUV makers now focusing on speed by adding turbo engines." Rank Car Brand Top speed Acceleration Transmi […]
  All Used Car Sales
• Tesla Model 3 is the number 1 best selling luxury car in the US | All Used Car Sales
  In the first quarter of 2019, the Tesla Model 3 was again the #1 top selling car in the US luxury car market. It was far and away the winner. It was actually #13 in the overall US car market, and no other premium-class car even made the top 20. The Tesla Model 3 accounted for 16% of sales in the small + midsize luxury car markets. That’s 16% of both markets […]
  All Used Car Sales
• Finding – And Keeping – Better Techs
  With the auto industry facing a shortage of technicians, it’s important to do what we can to attract young technicians and keep them. After all, when the front end of the business slows down, it’s the back end that can keep your store afloat and profitable. But there are two main problems with getting young professionals into the automotive industry: image a […]
  Stephen Coambes
• Basics of Car Service
  Maintaining your car is a crucial aspect that every car owner must follow religiously to increase the life of their car and have it work properly and look good. The key to keeping your car in a good condition is to stick to the maintenance schedule defined in the owner’s manual that comes with the car.  Your car will last longer if you have regular inspectio […]
  Zoe Sewell
• Shopper Beware: How Big Data Moves Buyer Beware Down Funnel
  Both Grant Cardone’s book, “Sell or Be Sold” and Daniel Pink’s book, “To Sell is Human” remind me of the idea that sharing an idea or concept involves selling.   On the sales front, OTT may arguably be the word of the year for sales and marketing professionals. Other nominees include Digital Retailing and Actionable Analytics. Previous winners for marketing […]
  Jim Flint
• How to Turn Your Best Customers into Your Best Marketers
  When you visit the BG Products website, you’ll read how they are the recognized global leader in transportation maintenance services and related industries, and how their products are sold through a close-knit global network of independent distributors. BG’s certified service advisors and technicians are people you can trust, trained to know what a vehicle n […]
  jon nigbor
• BLACK BOOK PARTNERS WITH DRIVABLY TO BRING MORE PROFITABILITY INTO DEALER ONLINE INVENTORY ACQUISITION
  Sophisticated Machine-Learning and Industry-Leading Data and Analytics Combine to Recommend Inventory Acquisition Opportunities to Dealers Black Book, known in the automotive industry for providing timely, independent and precise vehicle pricing information, today announced it has partnered with Drivably, a leading inventory procurement platform for dealers […]
  Black Book
• Why You Should Sell Your Car To An Auto Recycler
  Your car has stopped being useful. It has seen its better days and you do not want to just dispose it to a landfill. You care about the environment and you want to play your part in protecting it.   The best way is to have your car recycled for each part to be accounted for. Many parts in your vehicle can be reused and it’s interesting how much it can earn y […]
  Jitender Sharma
• Buy Hyundai Replacement Parts
  Shopping for Hyundai replacement parts? Looking to improve your Hyundai’s performance? Browse our online Hyundai parts catalog to find Hyundai performance products to increase your vehicle’s efficiency, or aftermarket Hyundai parts, john deere tractors to get you up and running again. Here at Hyundai our mission is to provide our customers with 100% satisfac […]
  Michael Dearing
• Tips to make the best out of your social media marketing campaign
  Social media is gradually becoming one of the crucial aspects of digital marketing that can account for incredible benefits concerning any business. It is one of the most popular platforms which can be used to promote business branding. Furthermore, active communication via social media can be an effective means to engage customers. Well-organised social med […]
  Subhodip Das
• Why Your Marketing Goals are All Wrong
  Most people think about marketing as a way to generate immediate ROI. For every email campaign sent out, we measure its success with metrics like open rates, click-through rates (CTRs), number of sales or ROs, or even dollars generated.   While it's important to expect accountability from your marketing partner, sometimes it's easy to get lost in t […]
  Courtney Evans
• BLACK BOOK USED VEHICLE RETENTION INDEX SHOWS STRENGTH FROM LAST OF THE 2019 SPRING SEASON
  Index Should Begin To Feel Downward Pressures For Remainder of Year From Falling Demand Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, released its Used Vehicle Retention Index for May (114.4), a 0.7% change from April (113.6). The increase marked the first monthly rise dating bac […]
  Black Book
• Three Pillars: Speed / Driven / Value
  Jim Flint, CEO and Founder of Local Search Group, discusses the three pillars that his company focuses on to ensure the success of his organization for employees, clients, and their consumers. 
  Jim Flint
• Don’t Waste Your Marketing Budget: Lessons from CUDL
  How CUDL Video Producer Shandin Fisher Saves Time and Money by Hiring an External Video Team Credit Union Direct Lending, or CUDL, is a system developed by CU Direct to provide easy access to credit union financing for local dealers. The CUDL team prides itself in bringing innovation and expertise to indirect lending, and they’re widely considered the best a […]
  jon nigbor
• Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Activity Up 38% in First Quarter 2019, Trending to Sixth Consecutive 200+ Transaction Year
    Buy/sell market shows strong 2019 start with 54 completed transactions in Q1 2019, in spite of new vehicle sales slowdown; stability of dealership profitability and increase in sellers to market contributes to robust transaction activity; peaking real estate values and industry debt levels spike market risk, according to The Blue Sky Report® released by Ke […]
  Crystal Hartwell
• Preparing Your Service Department for the Amazon Threat
  The current automotive market presents today’s dealers with unique challenges—the biggest one being the evolution of the customer experience. As shown by the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), which gauges the strength of overall vehicle demand in any given month, the current automotive market is already declining and forecasted to decline even further. […]
  Graham Annett
• NEW ANALYSIS SHOWS CLAIMS FIVE YEAR TRENDS FOR GAP COVERAGE AND SERVICE CONTRACTS
  Data Shows Various Impacts and Complexity of Vehicle Repairs on Claims Protective Asset Protection, a provider of F&I programs, services and dealer owned warranty company programs, announced today, a new set of data analysis showing how much average claims have increased annually for GAP payouts and Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) claims dating back to 20 […]
  John Sternal
• 4 Helpful Tips First Time Buyers Should Know before Buying Their First Car
  Even though purchasing your first vehicle can be an amazing experience, making a single mistake could end up costing you quite a bit of money. Well before you sign any paperwork or make an offer, you will need to take many different variables into consideration. Luckily, with a little planning and some hard work, you can make sure that you get a great car at […]
  Rachelle Wilber