NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, Nov. 2. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

Check out which automakers are bulls and which are bears as the industry shuffles production plans for the fourth quarter.

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Hackers figure it’s easier to dupe employees than launch a full frontal assault on a computer system. Dealers are particularly vulnerable. Our “Big Story” tells why.

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KBB.com is the most influential site for shoppers choosing a dealership.
We make it easy for people to research new or used cars and help them make a well-informed buying decision. Join the ranks of other successful dealerships, watch shoppers become buyers and get results Out of the Blue.

The outlook for diesel engines appears grim on the surface. (Thanks VW). But WardsAuto’s Drew Winter takes a closer examination of the patient.

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October’s automotive sales results are in, and the SAAR is out of sight. But there are downsides. Check out our trend chart and more.

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A study indicates why some vehicle service customers go to franchise dealerships and others go elsewhere.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

Something else: Check out our F&I Resource Center sponsored by Ally. You'll find great info to boost profits in a vital department.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions to Jersey Shore, PA; 1. It's not near the shore, 2. It's 100 miles from New Jersey), contact Steve Finlay at sfinlay@wardsauto.com .

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

Now for the legal stuff...

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