Sunday, 10 November 2019

Digital marketing drives Delaware dealer's growth

Instead of blanketing local newspapers and TV stations to drive traffic, the newly opened dealership went all-in with online advertising to find leads and establish itself in the market.



source https://www.autonews.com/best-practices/digital-marketing-drives-delaware-dealers-growth

Friday, 8 November 2019

Treat the used-car lot like a produce aisle

Using market-trend data analyzed by its in-house technology company, the Cardinale Automotive Group pays assiduous attention to the precise time — and price point — to sell a used car for maximum advantage.



source https://www.autonews.com/used-cars/treat-used-car-lot-produce-aisle

ADA lawsuits prompt dealerships to make websites more accessible

Dealerships are among businesses being sued by disabled plaintiffs in several states, claiming that their websites violate the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The cases have prompted dealers to review and update their digital accessibility practices.



source https://www.autonews.com/retail/ada-lawsuits-prompt-dealerships-make-websites-more-accessible

Chevy VP Sweeney to head GM dealer operations

Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet sales, service and marketing, will take on the newly created role Nov. 15. He will lead retail innovation and work with Chevrolet, Buick and GMC dealers to improve customer experience, dealership profitability and GM's relationship with its dealer network.



source https://www.autonews.com/dealers/chevy-vp-sweeney-head-gm-dealer-operations

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Next-gen Hyundai Sonata gets more tech, slight price bump

The midsize sedan — which features new standard safety technology, a new engine option, a new optional smartphone key and remote parking assist — will start at $24,330, including shipping.

source https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/next-gen-hyundai-sonata-gets-more-tech-slight-price-bump

Hyundai to expand electrified lineup to 13 by 2022

Among the six sedans and seven crossovers will be a freshened Ioniq and the Sonata hybrid that debuts next year.

source https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/hyundai-expand-electrified-lineup-13-2022

Houston's indiGO expands footprint in California

IndiGO Auto Group of Houston has purchased three dealerships in Marin County, Calif., as it expands to 18 dealerships in seven U.S. markets.

source https://www.autonews.com/dealers/houstons-indigo-expands-footprint-california