While the microchip shortage is expected to last into next year, retailers are anxiously waiting for proof from automakers that the worst of the crisis is over.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
For public retailers, low vehicle supply is worrying
AutoNation to sell parts, refer work to shops bought by Caliber
AutoNation had been focused on expanding its collision network. But the company said a greater return was possible on up to 17 of its shops by selling them off to its greatest collision rival and continuing to supply parts and refer customers to the locations.
5 smart things dealers can learn from Amazon
With only 14 percent of buyers starting their initial research on dealership websites, retailers are being tasked to develop new ways to engage customers.
Galpin Motors goes nationwide in Subway ad
The president of Galpin Motors, a fixture of local TV ads in Los Angeles, has gained exposure across the country as part of a campaign for Subway.
Sex trafficking signals? No, just a dealership's paint pen
Some single women who noticed markings on their vehicles thought traffickers were targeting them, but a local Chevy store says the marks were just left over from pre-sale cleanings and inspections.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Audi store engages TikTok users to sell cars
The Milwaukee store already has sold two vehicles, an RS 7 and an S8, that it can attribute directly to the video-driven social platform.