WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

OCTOBER 10, 2016

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Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday, Oct 10. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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He takes his hands off the steering wheel, tents his fingers in front of him and looks like he is either a) praying the car will stay on course, or b) showing yoga-like serenity the car will. Which is it?

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It’s a challenge to dealers trying to sell new cars: Widespread evidence indicates not enough attention is paid to how vehicle infotainment systems look and feel.

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Did you know 68% of KBB.com shoppers plan to purchase within two months, and that KBB.com is the most influential site for shoppers choosing a dealership? It’s no wonder successful dealers list with Kelley Blue Book. Get Results Out of the Blue.

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Pro golfer Bubba Watson, who admits to being a serial car buyer, now co-owns a dealership.

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A CRM provider says a lot of work went into making a new system easier for dealers to use.

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“Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin, 27, was responsible for his own vehicle-related death, according to legal papers filed by a dealership named in a civil suit.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

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And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions to Alcatraz, NM; a secure place), contact Steve Finlay at sfinlay@wardsauto.com .

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.


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