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May ended with stronger than typical used vehicle price declines, and that has continued into the first half of June. Read Cox Automotive's data insight and contact our team to align your fleet strategy with the latest market dynamics. #onward #fleetmanagers #fleetmanagement

With more data and insights at their fingertips, dealers and consumers stand to benefit from the ability to do more online. The Wall Street Journal speaks with CarGurus COO Sam Zales on ways online tools have enhanced car sourcing, shopping, and selling. 👀 Read more here: https://cargur.us/13dX93

We all love the convenience of online shopping. Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been an uptick in the last-mile delivery market that hasn’t seemed to slow down since. The surge in two-day, next-day, and overnight shipping has brought even more demand for last-mile delivery, or LMD, tires, which has been seeing a decade of sales growth already, even before the pandemic. In this Continental Tire Garage Studio video, let’s talk about how LMD tires are providing a boost to the tire market. Watch the entire video here: https://lnkd.in/gw6xuh4g #cars #tires #video #garagelife #tiresafety #tireshop

We’re All Consumers First! It’s easy to forget, but no matter what industry we work in, we’re all consumers too. Think about it: When you go to a restaurant, you expect good service and great food. When you shop online, you want transparency, speed, and a seamless experience. When you buy a product, you expect quality and value for your money. Why should the automotive industry be any different? Customers expect the same level of care, clarity, and effort when they’re buying a car. The dealerships that recognize this and deliver on it will thrive. Those that don’t? They’ll fall behind as consumers take their business to competitors who get it. The key is simple: Treat your customers the way you’d want to be treated because at the end of the day, we’re all in the same boat. #automotive

Transparency + Data = A win-win for both sides of the transaction. Thanks to The Wall Street Journal for examining how used car buying and selling is evolving for the better through the power of online platforms like CarGurus.

🎙️Join us for a must-watch discussion between our CEO, Nathan Coe and Philip Southwick, Managing Director at Group 1 Automotive. 📈Nathan and Philip will delve into the current trends in the UK market and what opportunities you should be thinking about right now. Register below👇 #Webinar #Insights #AutoTrader

All signs are saying that CDK Global's headline in this recent article is 100% correct... "All eyes should be on Fixed Ops heading into Q4 and 2025... and recall outreach is the best way to generate new or reactivate customers quickly" - Well, I may have added that last part. With the average age of vehicles in the United States reaching a record 12.6 years and the average cost of buying a new vehicle hovering around $45K, people are keeping vehicles longer and need to service them at a dealership that treats them well. #Automotive #RecallHQ #FixedOps #Recalls #CustomerSafety #DealershipMarketing https://lnkd.in/g7g-8MQa

Prior to the economic crash of 2008, US auto companies, especially GM, touted reductions in production and staffing as turn around plans. We all know how that turned out. Now another company is going down the same path and investors are cheering. Perhaps Advance Auto Parts is making some good moves to restore profitability, but closing over 700 stores seems an odd way to do that, unless they intend to focus mostly on online sales. But the unique value of a brick and mortar auto parts store are the knowledgeable staff who assist customers in making the right choice. There is no comparison with that and a call center. Am I missing something here? https://lnkd.in/d96-bwc4