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Slim Inventory and High Prices to Cause Dip in January Vehicle Sales

Industry analysts predict U.S. auto retail sales will dip in January as manufacturing slows.

8 Ways Small Dealers Can Compete With Big Franchises

The digitization of the auto retail and finance industry has helped level the playing field for dealers who are willing to invest in new tools — no matter your size or location.

Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Increases

IHS Markit finds the average age of a car on U.S. roads rose to 12.1 years in 2021, up from 11.9 years in 2020. In comparison, the average age was 9.6 years in 2002.

New Vehicle Sales to Fall 25% in U.S.

U.S. new vehicle retail sales are expected to drop 888,900 units in September, from 1,182,788 a year ago.

4 Ways to Identify Motivated Car Shoppers

Equity mining remains one of the most reliable sources of appointments and sales. Expert lists the four key areas you need to focus on to improve your closing ratio in 2020.

NADA Predicts 1.2% Decline in 2020 New Car Sales

The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates U.S. new vehicle sales will fall to 16.8 million units as internal and external forces reshape the auto retail industry.

November Auto Loan Interest Rates Hit 21-Month Low

Edmunds analysts say Black Friday promotions helped suppress new auto loan interest rates last month, registering a year-to-date low of 5.5% and an 8.3% year-over-year decline.

Data Mining: The Golden Opportunity You’re Ignoring

Why wait for slow times to mine your database? Expert offers a four-step plan to make data mining a full-time profit center — and all you need is a process and a champion.

Do I Really Need a BDC?

Why do you have a business development center? Heard urges dealers debating whether to empower or disband their BDCs to consider whether its duties can be carried out by any other means.