Articles for Sales Features

2012 Independent Dealers of the Year

Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Since 2006, Auto Dealer Monthly has annually recognized the Top 50 Independent Dealers. Auto Dealer Monthly and SiriusXM Satellite Radio, sponsor of this year’s awards, are honored to recognize the excellent efforts of the Top 50 Independent Dealers of 2012 as well as the 2012 Independent Dealers of the Year.

How to Get the Most from Training Events

Friday, March 23, 2012
In the automotive retail industry, ongoing training is a necessity, especially with the accelerated rate of change fostered by technology and government regulations. Auto Dealer Monthly looks at the advantages and disadvantages of different types of training and how dealers can get the most out of training events.

The 2011 Independent Retailers of the Year

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Auto Dealer Monthly has featured the Top 50 Independent Retailers of the Year since 2006, and this year’s Top 50 features dealers from all over the U.S.—from the Pacific Northwest to Southern Florida.

Wise Decisions This Year

Friday, March 27, 2009
Harlene Doane - The decisions to slash personnel may have the biggest long-term impact on many dealerships and it might not create the anticipated effect. In the short run, it does reduce expenses ...

Pushing Your Used Vehicle Department

Saturday, August 09, 2008
Harlene Doane - It’s time to treat the used vehicle department as a business, specifically, one designed to earn maximum profits. You likely review the sales, expenses, ratios and trends of your dealership ...

Training in the dealership: Spotlight on NADA Resources

Thursday, August 31, 2006
Jennifer Rincon - What does NADA have to offer? “We’ve used NADA for everything,” says Neal Slaten, president of Tipton Ford, Inc. of Nacogdoches, Texas, “from buying their videos for ...

The "Dirty" Word In Your Dealership: Are You Using It?

Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Harlene Doane - Every department, every system, every process in the dealership requires a commitment from the dealer to succeed.

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