Used-vehicle-only list: 2023 a pivotal year for Carvana, others
CarMax leads Automotive News' second tally of used vehicle-only retailers by sales volume, and Carvana recovers to keep its formidable spot on the list....
Some used-vehicle-only retailers in the U.S. (revenue in millions)
The 25 used-vehicle-only retailers on this list collectively sold 1,530,836 retail vehicles in 2023, down 9.2 percent from 1,685,716 in 2022. The 2022 total includes 24 groups as Zoom Automotive, of Bristol, Tenn., did not report sales that year....
VW pitches ID Buzz EV to nostalgic Grateful Dead fans in Vegas
VW hopes to play off its role in 1960s counterculture by exhibiting a vintage microbus and the upcoming ID Buzz at a Grateful Dead fan experience....
Editorial: China EV tariffs help incumbent carmakers, UAW
The latest U.S. tariffs on China may score political points, but there are trade-offs....
Auto Tech Career Options
A tech career is a STEM career. We need smart people to maintain our smart cars and keep our customers happy. [caption id="attachment_14132" align="alignleft" width="300"] CFADA Auto Tech Career Path[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
General Dealership Career Path
Your career path is what you make it. Start your career and see where you go. Many of our dealers started small and now own their own dealership. Are you next? [caption id="attachment_14130" align="alignleft" width="300"] CFADA General Career Path[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Dealership Careers
For those looking for a bright future with opportunity for growth! Start your career and continue through a career ladder, career lattice, or career squiggly. You can have 360 degree career. [caption id="attachment_14131" align="alignleft" width="300"] CFADA Dealership Careers[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Accelerate is our magazine
We are excited with the launch of our very own magazine. You can read the issue here. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Content that drives traffic, the numbers
Growing fixed Ops with online content, part 2 Enhancing your site with content marketing including video marketing can provide your store a competitive advantage. Video marketing is currently a top marketing tool. People looking for new vehicles and vehicle repairs search on Google and YouTube. Google is the #1 search engine for information and YouTube is the #1 search engine for car buyers. The cost of servicing a car has grown by 159% and so has the opportunity for dealers to help customers. Customers can find you online if they see content that helps them understand how their vehicles work and what is required to keep them in...
Industry Evolution: Ridesharing, Autonomous Vehicles, and Subscription Services
An Industry in Evolution By now, your head may be spinning from all the news about the changes in the industry. Carvana’s 3,300+ ads make it clear that they believe the dealer can be excluded from the car buying experience. The five major campaigns include “The New Way to Buy a Car,” “Don’t Play the Game: Stan,” “Anything for Love,” and “Don’t Play the Game: Mitch.” If you or your customers are anything like me, you may like the new options for purchasing a car, but you still want some TLC (tender loving care). TLC is where dealers show their value. When I buy a new...