Automotive Marketing Professional Community Blogs

• 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 and Profitability, But Integration, People and 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 eLEN […]
  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
• 3 fabulous guidelines to help you obtain a great auto loan NYC
  Success is defined differently by different people. To some, success is having a flourishing career, money in your pocket, a place to call home and to the car of your dreams. In order to obtain the car of your dreams, you need to be able to afford it. This may not always be possible using your own savings. For this reason, you may need to get an auto loan NY […]
  Fisk Automotive
• 3 simple tips you should evaluate when buying a car from car dealers Philadelphia
  Some people are living the life that they have always dreamed of while others are still working towards that goal. For instance, if you are not driving the car you have always wanted, don’t worry. You can still work towards it. The question is, do you know what is expected of you when buying a car? One thing you should always remember is that buying a car ca […]
  Fisk Automotive
• Why You Need To Get Into The Conversational Commerce Game
  Is your dealership in the conversational commerce game? #localsearchgroup #jimflint #conversationalcommercegame #dealerships #dealers #automotivemarketing
  Jim Flint
• Former Volkswagen Group North America CEO Hinrich Woebcken Joins Beep Advisory Board
  Advisory members play an instrumental role in company decisions and long-term strategic direction Beep, a Florida-based autonomous mobility solutions company, today announced the addition of Hinrich Woebcken, former CEO of Volkswagen Group of North America Inc. to its Advisory Board.  Beep’s Advisory Board includes distinguished transportation industry leade […]
  John Sternal
• DealerBuilt Continues Growth & Executive Team Acquisition, Appoints Shayne Forsyth as Vice President of Marketing
  Grapevine, Texas, February 3, 2020 -- DealerBuilt, an enterprise Dealer Management System (DMS) provider for automobile dealers nationwide, today announced the appointment of Shayne Forsyth as Vice President of Marketing. DealerBuilt is a high-growth technology company providing dealers a scalable, highly flexible DMS platform that empowers delivery of a mod […]
  Michael Trasatti
• Auto/Mate to Roll Out Fixed Ops Portion of Reporting Engine
  Albany, N.Y. – February 4, 2020 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems will unveil its fixed operations report generator at this year’s NADA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas. The addition of fixed ops reporting completes the unification of Auto/Mate’s Report/Mate™ engine, and enables dealerships to create, share and schedule reports based on data across every depa […]
  Mike Esposito
• myKaarma Launches Service Cart, Almost Doubles Service Recommendation Approvals at Pilot Auto Dealerships
  Long Beach, CA —January 31, 2020 — myKaarma, the leading communications and payments software provider for automotive dealer service departments, today announced the launch of Service Cart. The mobile repair recommendation tool is designed to improve customer transparency and convenience by enabling instant approval and feedback from the customer. This resul […]
  Ujj Nath
• The Experience, Dream, and Reality
  If you take downward pricing pressure at high inventory levels in the automotive industry to mean that we are in a commodity environment, then keep reading. Otherwise, stop. Here’s how 2020 stacks up. The Experience Most executive decision-makers experienced tremendous growth via the innocent climb of a recovering industry and technological evolution. The in […]
  Jim Flint