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Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

Consumers Negotiate Because They Don’t Believe The Lowest Price Is Truly “The Lowest Price”

A full 86 percent of consumers already have a price in mind for the car they want …

The automotive industry has undergone a lot of changes, but the app development is the greatest revolution in the recent years. Car manufacturers have become innovative and are always looking for ways to make their products stand out. App development Sydney has played a significant role in enabling car owners to use mobile apps to manage their cars or find the latest news from the auto industry.…

Albany, N.Y. – October 8, 2018 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems today named WardsAuto, a global leader in automotive intelligence, as media partner for its upcoming User Summit. Additionally, WardsAuto Managing Director Larry Schlagheck will be the keynote speaker at the event to be held Nov. 7-9 in San Antonio, TX.

"WardsAuto has been a respected publication in the auto industry for many years,…

Swapalease.com Announces Most Practical Vehicles for College Athletes

Swapalease.com Analyzed the Most Practical and Convenient Vehicles for Fall Sports Activities

Cincinnati, OH (October 8, ,2018) Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, today announced their selections on the “most practical vehicles for college athletes” based on an analysis of its automotive customer advisor team. Swapalease.com advisors analyzed…

There were times when repair manuals were exclusive to dealers only. The car manufacturers would provide it to dealerships so that their mechanics can work on identifying and fixing the problems that might occur with a vehicle. However, in modern era, the free car repair manuals are available for almost all the vehicles over the internet. You can download and read them. Here, we will discuss some benefits of reading the car…

There are many car shop owners in the industry who are struggling to grab the attention of their customers. The lack of proper marketing campaign is the reason they are unable to generate more leads. You have to know what your customers want because that is the only way you can…

Did you know the customer data sitting in your DMS is the most valuable asset you own—even more valuable than your real estate and inventory combined? Yet I don’t know any dealers that have a budget or defined strategic objective to invest in, increase and maintain the value of this asset.

When…

A well-appointed interior, long list of advanced safety features, and ample cargo hold at its core, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a showstopper in the midsize SUV segment. The ‘Sport’ in the car’s name does not make it a sports car, but that doesn’t mean the midsize SUV doesn’t offer energetic handling and respectable on-road performance. If you wish to buy a midsize SUV, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport deserves your consideration. If the price tag for a new Santa Fe Sport does not fit…

A cross-country move can offer more than its fair share of headaches, not the least of which is determining what to do with your car during the move. While your car is one of your largest possessions, it can be one of the easiest to overlook during the moving process, since you’ll likely be frequently using your car to get things ready for the move. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to get…

Buying a private registration plate becomes extremely intricated if the car is stolen and not recovered. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) re-issue a private number plate 1 year (12 months) after the vehicle to which it was regarded and was proclaimed as pilfered. The drivers…

How do your consultants greet women customers when they come in the door? Does the content, context and tone of a greeting make a difference in the interaction? How about from your BDC with internet leads?

Dealerships spend so much time working toward showcasing a positive resumè of reviews – usually on several platforms. However, a…

If you lead a busy, productive life, it only makes sense to make sure you have access to your own car. However, it’s pretty clear that a car is no easy purchase. In fact, most cars cost tens of thousands of dollars. If you’d like to make sure you’re in the best position to purchase a car of your own,…

When dealing with large format tyres such as Bus, HGV and PSV. You need tyre machines that can handle both the size and weight.

With many brands to choose from and a drastic price difference from a few thousand to over £20k, how can you choose easily while ensuring smooth operation and efficient changing?

Our handy guide below explains the difference in machines from normal tyre changers and the available options.

A standard…

Index Up +1.9% Over Last Twelve Months

Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions,…

Welcome to this week's edition of Black Book Market Insights, with in-depth analysis of used car and truck valuation trends and insights straight from the auction lanes. Click here to download the full…

You may already be familiar with the idea of the “shared economy,” or “sharing economy.” Odds are, you’ve participated in it. Airbnb, Lyft, Uber, TaskRabbit, or SideCar, to name a few, have succeeded in similar business strategies, where people can offer their homes, cars, time, or space to those who want affordable rates and better choices. These companies offer competitive prices and more customized…

Most business owners and employees often see sales and marketing as two separate entities that sometimes come together. Depending on what type of a B2B business you are running and how far along you have come in perfecting your marketing campaigns and sales pitches, aligning these two elements might be the smart approach.…

Top 7 Causes That Can Distract While Driving

Why car accidents occur? Well, we commonly say we, the human, commit an error and face the circumstances, but it is not as simple as we described here. Let’s figure out the causes!

According to several kinds of researches and surveys conducted internationally, distracted driving is one of the most prominent reasons that help the drivers collide and face the injuries and financial consequences. According to the…

No doubt, you have noticed that the usage of the terms Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has skyrocketed in the last decade.

Today, every industry is strategizing about how to leverage AI and ML to improve business. The automotive industry is no exception.…