WardsAuto Dealer Edition
WardsAuto Dealer Edition

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

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Car Dealers Shouldn’t Completely Emulate Amazon

Unlike the e-commerce retailing giant, auto retailers need to be ready to address online customer concerns, says Kevin Filan of Cox Automotive.

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Dealership Acquisitions Bound for Record-Breaking 2021

According to the recent Haig Report for the third quarter of 2021, buy-sell activity is expected to reach an estimated 575 dealerships this year, a 24% increase over the previous record of 463 in 2015.

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Unlearning What Toyota Taught Us

Today, the automotive world is changing. EV startups, notably Tesla, have ripped Toyota’s game plan to shreds. They’re moving at lightning speed, taking daring steps with new technology and breaking the old business models.

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How Dealers Can Succeed as Consumer Demands Change
Erin Klepaski, Senior Vice President of Auto Sales Alliance at Ally Financial Inc., talks with WardsAuto about evolving business models for auto dealers and the finance companies, technology providers and consumers they interact with daily.  Watch Now .

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Improves Off-Road – and On

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Jeep's three-row Grand Cherokee L already has arrived, and now the focus turns to the more familiar two-row model, which comes with a gas-only powertrain and comfortably blends upscale on-road behavior with upgraded off-road chops.

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Car Dealers Speak Out on Staying Relevant

Dealers should continue to fight on the side of franchise laws but not become fixated in the process, says Bill Cariss, president and CEO of Holman Strategic Ventures.

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How the Chip Shortage is Impacting Car Buyer Behavior
The chip shortage has had major impacts on the automotive inventory, but just how disruptive to car buyer behavior? Consumer research compares shoppers’ attitudes when impacts were first realized to their buying behavior now that awareness is more widespread.

Sales to Continue Growth in November; More Strength Likely in December

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Because of the usual holiday-related plant downtime, on top of stoppages and slowdowns that still will be caused by the ongoing supply-chain disruptions, vehicle production for the U.S. market will weaken enough in December that inventory likely declines after rising in November. However, growth is expected to continue in Q1-2022.

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