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Musk's AV boast: 'Financially insane to buy anything other than a Tesla' | End of Daimler-Alliance projects? | Toyota's new fuel cell semi | Carvana in used-car top 10 
Musk touts Tesla AV chip, repeats 'full self-driving' claim | Tesla tiffs, board shift | Why 'bottleneck' strikes may be UAW’s best tool | The VW adman who named Earth Day 
In 4th indictment, Ghosn charged with misappropriating $5M | Nissan said to nix Renault merger | Tesla Model S appears to explode | Front bench seat comeback? | Classic Bronco turns EV 
How the USMCA trade deal could cut U.S. new-vehicle sales | Dodge Dart rollaway risk | BMW expands recall | Nissan's Notre Dame gift | Porsche's Chinese tech push | Solar-powered Sion The all-new European-spec 2019 Ford Fiesta ST is the answer to questions few Americans seem to be asking. Like, “What’s the best car for shredding a narrow, crowned, potholed country lane?” Or, “Which car is easiest to squeeze through ancient alleys and street-park in small villages?” Even, “Which car sips gas while delivering a rousing, […]
The post 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Review: The First New Ford Car Americans Won’t Get appeared first on Motortrend.
More expensive cars typically eclipse mainstream cars in countless areas, from improved performance and ride quality to better materials and more creature comforts. But infotainment usability doesn’t seem to be one of these areas. We’ve seen plenty of luxury cars with difficult interfaces, for instance, and plenty of mainstream cars with functional ones. As we […]
The post 2019 Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Long-Term Update 4: Interior Touches appeared first on Motortrend.
Jaguar had its work cut out for it. The XE compact sedan must compete with a new-generation BMW 3 Series that seeks to regain more of its mojo, a strong Mercedes C-Class, the ever-improving Audi A4, and other contenders in a crowded and diverse field that range from the Alfa Romeo Giulia to the Volvo […]
The post 2020 Jaguar XE First Drive: More Than One Way to Skin a Cat appeared first on Motortrend.
This doesn’t feel like an SUV. It’s far too much flipping fun. Pop, snort, burble. Quick turn-in, followed by a long sweeper on some epic roads through the mountains from St. Tropez to Nice. Life is good behind the wheel of the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR. When Jaguar showed its first SUV, the F-Pace, at […]
The post 2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR First Drive: Flipping Fun appeared first on Motortrend.
Elon Musk has engaged in Twitter spats with a long line of folks, from rival automakers to short sellers and the Securities and Exchange Commission. He’s at it again, but this time the stakes could be even higher. He’s in a rare public dispute with a critical supplier: Panasonic Corp., the company that makes all […]
The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls Out Panasonic on Twitter appeared first on Motortrend.
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Dan Beres posted a blog postPosted by Mark Drouser on April 5, 2019 at 10:00pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Salvage cars, what are they? Many people have the wrong idea about salvaged cars as they are viewed as being merely junk.
While salvaged cars don't have the best reputation by many, understanding how they get the salvage title may change your mind. Many people buy…
ContinuePosted by Michia Rohrssen on April 8, 2019 at 7:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
For dealers, the digital retail space is filled with more hype than ever. Digital retail companies promise a future with increased conversion rates, higher gross margins, and better customer experience to boot.
And the truth is…it works! Digital…
Posted by Doug Van Sach on April 10, 2019 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Every day, dealers are faced with multiple decisions about various facets of their business. Among them: constantly trying to decide if they should invest in buying leads to conquest more consumers or if they should spend more to retain existing customers.
At the…
Posted by Ed Barton on April 5, 2019 at 7:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
In this blog I’d like to talk a little bit about American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility and your websites, quickly covering some emerging issues and simple corrective actions you can take.
If you are an auto dealer in Florida or New York,…
ContinuePosted by Courtney Evans on April 5, 2019 at 6:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
How long does it take to build customer loyalty? It might start with a great sales experience, but if a customer feels like they've been taken advantage of in the sales process, it will be hard convincing them to come back for service. True customer loyalty is built over a period of…
Posted by Todd Smith on April 5, 2019 at 6:00am 2 Comments 2 Likes
We live in a world where new technology swirls around us at a relentless and often dizzying pace, yet as we look closer inside the automotive industry and one particular area - the CRM - the winds are very calm, and the marketplace solutions aren’t keeping pace with innovation outside of the…
Posted by Jim Flint on April 5, 2019 at 6:00am 1 Comment 1 Like
There are three huge ways to transform the Social Media at your Dealership
Tell Your Story
Telling your Digital Story is a huge step in the right direction. In the most recent quarterly conference call, Facebook CEO Mark…
ContinuePosted by Dean Martin on April 4, 2019 at 6:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
When you buy something online, checkout can take mere seconds. And chances are good that your credit card was saved from previous transactions, meaning you just have to click the checkout button and your…
Posted by Anne Fleming on April 3, 2019 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
What Customers are Thinking in YOUR Dealership
When a woman shops at your dealership, do you know what she is thinking? Do you know what is important to her?
While that may seem impossible,…
Posted by Ujj Nath on April 3, 2019 at 7:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
Many businesses focus on improving customer convenience as a means to expand their reach and volume of commerce. It’s not just Internet companies such as Amazon, but some of the most substantial brick and mortar chains, including Wal-Mart, Costco, Best Buy, Office Depot and several major grocery store chains.…
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Started by Tania Shaikh in DRIVING TRAFFIC - All Advertising, Promotional Campaigns, Creative Assets and Techniques used to Drive Traffic Apr 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Yes, if your Dubai trip wont last for more than a week, it is highly recommended that you take a day out for enjoying a desert safari in Dubai. You can take part in activities such as heart racing and adrenaline pumping dune bashing to competitive quad racing in the desert. If you want something unique, go for sandboarding and you won’t be disappointed. As the night falls, desert becomes much…Continue
Started by Kendra Masters in PROCESS MANAGEMENT- CRM, BDC and lead Management Processes, Emails, Phone Scripts, Facility Design, Tools and Suppliers Apr 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Opportunity Max, a Maritz Company, recently completed a program with a major OEM. As part of the program, 1,037 assessments were run on dealerships to identify holes in their lead handling processes.The results were very telling, and point to bigger concerns with the industry as a whole.66% of Dealers Received Failing MarksUtilizing our Customer Engagement Analyses – which seek to reveal gaps in lead handling and customer…Continue
Tags: conversion, email, management, lead, dealership
Started by Ralph Paglia in TOOLS, FILES and TEMPLATE RESOURCES - Share Your Files, Apps, Spreadsheets, Email Templates, Phone Scripts, Letters, Tracking Tools, Links, etc.. Last reply by Andrew Qrueed Apr 8. 3 Replies 1 Like
Michael from Grammarly writes: "I came across your article on automotivedigitalmarketing.com and I was excited to see that you mentioned Grammarly as a helpful writing tool. Awesome!" Michael has provided our members with a link to a free version of Grammarly... Here…Continue
Started by Kevin Lewis in SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING (SEM) - Includes Organic Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Advertising (SEA) Strategies, Tactics and Best Practices. Last reply by John Aeliya Apr 1. 4 Replies 0 Likes
To drive more traffic to your car dealer website, you need to be aware of all the Google updates and trends because Google is the most popular search engine today. Here is the list of the main SEO Trends 2019 compared to trends of 2017. You can see that even after so many updates, the main trends remained of the same importance.Optimization for Mobile DevicesVoice Search OptimizationDense Content…Continue
Tags: 2019, Trends, Trends, Optimization, SEO
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Hi. I'm a newbie in e-commerce. I want to try to open an online store, but I don't know what to begin. I search and find out some platforms. Big ones are Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Which should I choose to start? Is there anyone selling on these platforms? Please help!Continue
Started by Livina Moris in VIDEO - Multimedia and Video Marketing Related Discussions, including Video SEO, YouTube, Video Email, etc.. Last reply by John Aeliya Mar 27. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Managing a business that is continuously growing and bringing in more and more traffic is not an easy task. The type of content used here plays a vital role in making the website more effective. A business person must be aware of the trending content which is both engaging and eye-catching for the audience. In simple words, it matters whether your content has pictures or voice tones or it is based entirely on pictures or videos makes a great difference.Where blogging for written content also…Continue
Tags: designer, animator, videos, animations
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The $5 fee for by-owner vehicles matches the charge for dealer listings.Continue reading Craiglist to end free car listings
Craiglist to end free car listings originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The E-Tron electric SUV launches next monthContinue reading New Audi ad campaign aims to counter skepticism of EVs
New Audi ad campaign aims to counter skepticism of EVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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This is the 10th year the Detroit Tigers have done this.
Comerica Park beats its American chest by adding Silverado and Blazer to Chevy fountain originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Based on Newton-meters, with occasionally generous rounding.Continue reading Cadillac adds torque-number badging to most new models starting in 2020
Cadillac adds torque-number badging to most new models starting in 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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It hasn't been able to compete there against the Germans.Continue reading Infiniti is pulling out of Western Europe, cutting models
Infiniti is pulling out of Western Europe, cutting models originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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