The whole world is going digital thanks to the pandemic, changing the eCommerce industry across all industries, including the automotive sector. In the new marketplace, it’s essential for car dealerships to offer a digital experience in addition to its traditional...
3 SEO Tips to Sell More Cars Online
With the global e-Commerce boom precipitated by the pandemic, car dealerships and automakers are faced with the challenges of pivoting from a traditional brick and mortar business model to meeting consumers’ needs with a digital shopping experience. As a result, it’s...
State Leaders Prepare for the EV Boom with New Legislation to Build Charging Stations
According to Pew, lawmakers in California and other states are trying to pass bills that will help speed up the adoption of EVs. The goal is to have nearly 1 million new EVs on the roads this year, and states need to be ready to meet EV drivers’ needs with more...
Cargo Ship Carrying Luxury Vehicles Sinks in the Atlantic After Catching Fire
NPR has reported that the large ship, Felicity Ace, sank as it was being towed to land about 250 miles off the coast of Portugal’s Azores islands. It broke into flames two weeks before and had been evacuated. The 650-foot-long cargo ship was carrying nearly 4,000...
Update: Where We’re At with the Chip Shortage
It would’ve been hard to believe when the chip shortage began at the beginning of 2020 that we’d find ourselves nearly two years later still in the midst of a shortage, yet here we are. The good news is, the end is in sight. Keep reading to learn more about the...
Update: Build Back Better and the Rollout of EV Charging Stations
In his first year in office, President Joe Biden has already focused quite a bit of attention on the auto industry: In August 2021 he announced his plan for electric vehicles (EVs) to comprise half of all U.S. car sales by 2030. In December 2021, the White House...
Auto Industry Predictions for 2022
Thanks to continued challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis, such as chip shortages, supply chain disruptions, and skyrocketed prices, 2021 was an eventful year for car retailers. What does 2022 have in store for the automotive industry? Here are some predictions by...
The 2022 Used Car Market: What to Expect
As a result of shortages caused by pandemic-related supply chain issues, fewer new cars were available in 2021 and prices surged as a result. But the used car market saw even more disruption as consumer demand for used cars soared — since March 2020, Yahoo Finance...
5 Ideas to Boom Your Dealership Sales in 2022
As the global pandemic enters its third year in 2022, the automotive industry continues to be impacted, especially with regard to the way consumers are purchasing their cars. Here are some ways to grow your sales despite the challenges of these unprecedented times. 1....
Changes Impacting Automotive Retail over the Next Decade
With the development of new technologies as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of industries are seeing remarkable changes these days. The automotive industry may perhaps see some of the most significant changes over the coming decade, according to...