WardsAuto Dealer 5
 
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, Feb. 16. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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1.

Auto Dealers Tell Jeep: ‘Give Us More’

Jeep chief Jim Morrison talks about the brand while navigating an electrified model on a simulated off-road course at the Chicago Auto Show.

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Vehicle Demand High Despite Bigger Payments, NY Fed Says

Consumers eventually will reach a point where auto loans and leases become so unaffordable that demand will subside, but that point hasn’t been reached yet, the New York Federal Reserve reports.

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3.

Mullen Pursuing Hybrid Retail Model for Its BEVs

The upstart, Orange County, CA-based battery-electric-vehicle maker says it isn’t going all in on just direct or franchise sales.

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4.

How AI Enhances Data-Driven Marketing

Dealers who have yet to leverage data-driven marketing might want to prioritize it in 2022. The integration of AI promises to simplify the process of data access, analysis and the implementation of targeted, personalized marketing campaigns.

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Kia Most Dependable Brand in J.D. Power Rankings

Korean brands dominate the list, occupying three of the top five spots. The most dependable model overall? The high-performance, low-volume Porsche 911.

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

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Dave Zoia at dzoia@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.

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