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APRIL 5, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday, April 5. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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1.

The Future of Automotive Retail Is Augmented Reality

Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most valuable tools in a new age of car buying.

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2.

Crazy, Hazy Days of Diesels Are Long Gone

“I’m no tree hugger, but I do like having a nice planet to live on,” veteran auto technician Keith Lindsey says during an ASE training program.

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3.

Dealer Caught Paying Below Minimum Wage

Zeigler Auto Group, based in Michigan, has been ordered to pay 214 employees a total of $85,111 in minimum wages and overtime back wages following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Detroit Free Press reports.

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4.

Chevrolet, Gentex Save the Day in Bringing Packard Home

The heavy-duty straps holding the front tires to our rented car trailer had come loose, which means the parking brake and a safety chain over the rear axle prevented the ’53 Packard from rolling off the trailer at highway speed. Towing the car to Detroit became a seven-hour stress test.

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5.

Hyundai Again Tops Most-Seen Auto Ads Ranking

Hyundai’s first-place ad for the week of March 22 suggests it’s the perfect season for a new vehicle.

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

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Tom Murphy at tmurphy@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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