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Is your sales team staying in tune?
Everybody enjoys a good musical performance. The singer producing an amazing melody on the microphone and the band backing them up with their instruments. The…
Understanding the FTC’s Enforcement Tools and How You Can Create Your…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its focus on dealerships and is attempting to add new regulatory practices to their already robust arsenal. If…
3 Tips to Build a Better Check-In
Service check-in is a foundational part of every service visit, but when is the last time you stopped to evaluate the process? Your service advisors…
Utilizing Tech to Acquire Highly Profitable Inventory
Over the last few years, you’ve probably grown accustomed to sourcing used vehicles from a variety of places, but acquiring a decent sized inventory is…
Cybersecurity: Then and Now
While the first computer went online in 1945, the first recorded cyberattack wasn’t until 1970. And the word cybersecurity wasn’t even added to the dictionary…
Mastering Customer Communications: The Power of Call Tracking
In the competitive world of automotive retailing, establishing effective communications with customers is paramount to building strong relationships and driving sales. Many dealerships and OEMs…
The Three S’s of Utilization: Improving the Use of Your Tech Stack
When your business changes, how do you keep everyone on track for success and keep everything running efficiently?
5 Steps to Successfully Implement Technology in Service
Upgrading to new technology in service can feel like a huge undertaking for everyone involved – the users, service management, and even the dealer. A…
Year in Review: The Connected Podcast – Best of 2022
Back in March 2020, we started The Connected Podcast to stay in touch with and educate the automotive industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. After almost…
4 Simple Steps to Bring in More Kiosk Traffic
Technology is present everywhere in your dealership. When implementing new, valued-adding technology customers get to interact with, one of the most important aspects is making…
3 Ways to Use Kiosks Outside Your Four Walls
When was the last time you bought movie tickets at the ticket booth? Or checked in for a flight at the counter? These are two…
Why Cybercriminals Target Dealerships
Dealerships are prime targets for cyber attacks and many auto dealers fail to realize the gravity of this truth. Some consider cybersecurity as just another…
How will dealerships be affected by autonomous vehicles?
A Deloitte report has predicted 8% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2035 will be autonomous vehicles. This figure jumps to 59% in the more…
