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Car Buyers Will Hit the Top of Their Budget.

Car Buyers Will Hit the Top of Their Budget

There’s no question that a car’s price, and very often its monthly payment, often determines the car people buy. But...
3 Min ReadAug 22CDK Global
Car Sales. Shoppers Still Want Needs Assessment.

Car Sales: Shoppers Still Want a Needs Assessment

In a recent study focused on the car buyer journey*, CDK uncovered that dealership Sales staff are extremely good at...
2 Min ReadAug 20CDK Global
Three Misconceptions About Dealership Service Departments.

Three Misconceptions About Dealership Service Departments

Misconceptions about franchise car dealership Service departments persist despite industry efforts to change the conversation. You know how it goes:...
5 Min ReadAug 14Don Zogg
Enthusiasm for Selling EVs Closely Tied to Geography

Enthusiasm for Selling EVs Closely Tied to Geography

A surprisingly large number of U.S. auto dealers say their Sales staff aren't enthusiastic about selling EVs, according to the...
5 Min ReadJul 29CDK Global
CDK Automotive Industry Trends Report.

CDK Automotive Industry Trends Report

From supply chain issues and volatile interest rates to staffing woes and inflation, 2023 was a year rife with perpetual...
2 Min ReadJul 22CDK Global
Does Your Dealership  Staff Know Their Stuff When It Comes to Selling E Vs?

Does Your Staff Know Their Stuff When It Comes to Selling EVs?

Electric vehicles make up a small percentage of the auto market today, and their adoption has had its ups and...
3 Min ReadJul 17CDK Global
Time to Roll Out Summer Sales and Service Campaigns.

Time to Roll Out Summer Sales and Service Campaigns

Whether you consider summer starting on Memorial Day, the last day of school, or the official start on June 20,...
4 Min ReadJun 13CDK Global
CDK Unveils Inaugural Dealership Workplace Study

CDK Unveils Inaugural Dealership Workplace Study

The automotive retail industry is known for long-held stereotypes about its workers and roles. To say it’s a misunderstood industry...
2 Min ReadJun 11CDK Global
Turn Service Customers Into Sales With C R M Equity Mining.

Turn Service Customers Into Sales With CRM Equity Mining

In the competitive world of automotive sales, dealerships are constantly looking for ways to increase their profits and maintain customer...
2 Min ReadJun 10Amber Good
How Dealership Service Departments Can Enhance the Customer Experience.

How Dealership Service Departments Can Enhance the Customer Experience

The spotlight is shining on delivering great customer experiences. In fact, 84% of dealers plan to increase their focus on...
4 Min ReadJun 6Don Zogg
 Car Buyers Visit More Dealerships in May

Car Buyers Visit More Dealerships in May

May was the second month in a row where 87% of car buyers CDK’s Research Team surveyed said buying their...
2 Min ReadJun 3David Thomas
Are E Vs Ready for the Summer Road trip?

Are EVs Ready for the Summer Road Trip?

The all-American pastime of the summer road trip is alive and well. The Transportation Department reported travel rose to over...
4 Min ReadMay 20CDK Global