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• Volkswagen Up Vs Hyundai i10
  Volkswagen India is contemplating launching its Up hatchback model to compete in the country’s highly competitive compact hatchback segment. The upcoming Volkswagen Up is expected to be smallest as well as the most affordable hatchback model that will go against some of the very well established compact hatchback models in India such as the Maruti Suzuki Swi […]
  Sandeep
• Skoda Kodiaq: 7 Things must know for 7 seater car
  Skoda has premiered its upcoming SUV Kodiaq earlier this month at Berlin which is under development from quite some time. The company first introduced the full sized SUV at the 2016 Geneva Motor show as the Vision S concept. As per sources the SUV would be launched in Europe within the first quarter of 2017, then it would be launched in China, followed by In […]
  Sandeep
• Services vs. Products
  As an automotive retailer, you should know the answer to this question about your brand. Is your brand promise a Product or a Service? A decade ago, market research with Toyota showed that consumers couldn’t recall whether or not a just watched Toyota Camry spot was a Honda Camry. That’s right HONDA CAMRY. MIND BLOWN. Worse yet it was a multiple-choice recal […]
  Jim Flint
• Beep Announces Autonomous Shuttle Expansion In Peoria
  The Driverless Shuttle Will Begin Its First Routes in Arizona on the Weekend of February 22nd  Beep, a Florida-based autonomous mobility solutions company, announced today its first expansion out of the state of Florida into the city of Peoria, Ariz. The city will launch Robo Ride, a pilot program with Beep, that will begin routes on Saturday, February 22nd, […]
  John Sternal
• The Truth About Being Insta-Famous
  Here's why insta-famous shouldn't be your game plan for 2020. #localsearchgroup #jimflint #viralvideo #digitalmarketing #youtube #ott #dealers #dealerships
  Jim Flint
• Fake News: Spotting Propoganda and Becoming Responsible Online Publishers
  Kids today are not equipped to deal with the barrage of digital information coming at them every day. Add to that, the bulk of information that may be fake, misleading, or even malicious. So how do we help kids become more responsible for the content they share online? We do it one conversation at a time. When it comes to the mounting influence of fake news, […]
  Ralph Paglia
• Kerrigan Advisors Represents RPM Luxury Sales, Inc. in Sale of 2 Lexus Dealerships; Marks 6th & 7th Lexus Dealership Kerrigan Advisors has Sold since 2015
  Lexus of Sacramento and Lexus of Roseville, the only Lexus dealerships in the greater Sacramento metro area, acquired by Lithia Motors   Irvine, CA, February 19, 2020 – Kerrigan Advisors, a leading sell-side advisory firm to auto dealers in the U.S., represented and advised the owner on the recent sale of Lexus of Sacramento and Lexus of Roseville (RPM Luxur […]
  Crystal Hartwell
• Values And Change
  What will the power of change provide for you in 2020? #localsearchgroup #jimflint #digitalmarketing #automotivemarketing #change #dealers #dealerships
  Jim Flint
• NAVYA Honed By Frost & Sullivan With 2019 Leadership Award In Global Autonomous Shuttle Industry
  NAVYA (FR0013018041- NAVYA), a leading company in autonomous driving systems, recently received the 2019 Global Autonomous Shuttle Product Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan.   NAVYA’s proven track record, recently acknowledged by the RTA Dubai World Challenge as the designer and maker of the most reliable fully electric autonomous shuttle with the b […]
  John Sternal
• 2020 Vision Interviews
  Do you have 2020 vision? #localsearchgroup #2020vision #digitalretailing #jimflint #houstonautoshow #2020 #dealerships #dealers
  Jim Flint
• New Digital Retailing Survey: Increased Adoption, Sales, Profits, But Integration, People, Process Challenge Success
  eLEND Solutions Digital Retailing Report Card report reveals widespread adoption of Digital Retailing (74%) among dealers surveyed, as well as a positive impact on sales (92%) and profitability (68%) – but challenges with training, leadership and process integration remain.   LAS VEGAS, NV –February 13, 2020 – The Digital Retailing Report Card Report from eL […]
  Crystal Hartwell
• Kerrigan Advisors Represents Altoona Honda in Sale, Marks 11th Honda Dealership Kerrigan Advisors has Sold Since 2015
  A President’s Award-Winning Honda Dealership in Western Pennsylvania Changes Ownership    Irvine, CA, February 12, 2020 – Kerrigan Advisors, a leading sell-side advisory firm to auto dealers in the U.S., represented and advised partners Bill Barnes and Paul Ritchie on their recent sale of Altoona Honda to Timbrook Automotive. The partners will continue to ow […]
  Crystal Hartwell
• Lease Credit Approval Rates Dip Slightly to 70% Entering the New Year
  Lease Approval Ratings Dip to 70% in January, a Slight Decrease from December Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, reports car lease credit applicants registered a 70% approval rate in January, a decrease from the December rate of 72%. January experienced a slightly lower number of applicants with qualifications for taking over another […]
  John Sternal
• Flick Fusion Introduces AutoSpin 360 Artificial Intelligence for Auto Dealers
  Groundbreaking technology transforms the online vehicle shopping experience Urbandale, IA—February 11, 2020—Flick Fusion has launched AutoSpin 360, a ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence and Image Recognition technology designed to transform consumers’ online vehicle shopping experience. AutoSpin 360 makes it easy for dealerships to create 360° Exterior […]
  Timmy D. James
• Ford Vs. Ferrari - When A Challenge Presents Itself...
  Ford vs. Ferrari took home 2 Oscars last night! When a challenge presents itself, what brings you to the finish line?  #localsearchgroup #jimflint #oscars #fordvsferrari #2020 #dealers #dealerships #digitialmarketing
  Jim Flint
• Helion Technologies Defines IT Best Practices for Dealers in New eBook
  eBook shares specific guidelines on how to comply with new consumer data privacy laws and protect IT systems from cyber attacks Timonium, MD –­ February 10, 2020 –­ Helion Technologies today released “IT Best Practices for Dealers,” a free eBook that gives specific guidelines for protecting dealerships’ systems and customer data. As state and federal legisla […]
  Erik Nachbahr, CISSP
• YouTube On The Rise
  YouTube releases never-before-seen performance numbers -- complete domination with a 36% increase from 2018 to 2019! Numbers like that slash open the industry and we are diving in headfirst. #localsearchgroup #youtube #growth #marketing #google #digitalmarketing #impressionshare #dealerships #dealers
  Jim Flint
• Peoria Approves Funding for Autonomous Shuttle
  The city of Peoria is piloting an autonomous shuttle program Arizona’s first shared-ride, autonomous shuttle operating on a public street is coming to Peoria. Last night, Peoria’s city council approved the funding for a 60-day autonomous vehicle pilot program with Beep, a Florida-based autonomous mobility solutions company.   “This transportation pilot is a […]
  John Sternal
• Digital Retailing Is The 3rd Wave
  Is your dealership ready for the third wave of change? #localsearchgroup #jimflint #dealerships #dealers #digitalretailing #automotivemarketing #thirdwaveofchange
  Jim Flint
• SureSale Closes $7 Million Funding to Redefine the Certified Pre-Owned Auto Category
  Veteran automotive tech entrepreneurs have developed a standardized certification-as-a-service platform to expand the availability of CPO inventory for 40 million used car buyers   Los Angeles, CA – February 6, 2020 –SureSale, the first and only certification-as-a-service platform to create a consistent, high-quality standard for used vehicles, today closed […]
  Crystal Hartwell