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This is the Way Forward: Digital Retailing Insights to Drive Success in 2021. 02/02/2021 We all know that 2020 created huge shifts in consumer habits and behaviors – from the way we shop, work, eat and even how our kids learn. Our world has become much more digital and companies have embraced contactless business models almost overnight. Of course, this shift to digital has had a profound impact on the automotive industry. Consumers are making it clear that digital retailing… Read Article

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Car Buyers Report Higher Satisfaction When Using Digital Financing Tools, New Cox Automotive Study Shows 04/26/2022 ATLANTA, April 26, 2022 – Though only 29% of buyers applied for financing online for their most recent vehicle purchase, 96% of those surveyed are willing to do so, according to a new study published by Cox Automotive. The Cox Automotive Car Buyer Financing Journey Study revealed that buyers who completed key financing steps online saved time and were more satisfied with their time at the… Read Article

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Used Car Dealer Podcast Episode 37: Interview with Randy Kobat, Vice President of Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive 04/19/2022 In this Used Car Dealer Podcast episode, Zach Klempf interviews Randy Kobat, vice president of Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive. Randy discusses the latest developments from NADA, how Upside and Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer help used car dealers, as well as general discussion around inventory management. He also touches on the Cox Automotive Ten Predictions for 2022. Watch this Episode. Listen to the… Read Article

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Transforming F&I for Automotive eCommerce 04/07/2022 “No one will ever buy those online.” That used to be the conventional wisdom about clothes and home furnishings, yet eCommerce sales of both apparel and furniture increased by more than 20% in 2021.1 Consumers who used to feel strongly about seeing, touching, and trying out these items before purchase chose convenience (backed by reasonable return policies) and made the leap to online shopping. For those… Read Article

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decline in March from Seasonal Adjustment 04/07/2022 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 3.3% in March from February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined to 223.5, which was up 24.8% from a year ago. The non-adjusted price change in March was an increase of 0.6% compared to February, leaving the unadjusted average price up 23.2% year over year. Manheim Market Report (MMR) values saw weekly price… Read Article

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Inventory and Merchandising Best Practices for an eCommerce Future 03/22/2022 For years, consumers have done hours of research online before buying a vehicle. But today they are increasingly comfortable completing a purchase on the web, with 76% of car buyers open to buying completely online.1 In 2021, U.S. eCommerce sales totaled $933 billion and are projected to grow 23.6% by 2025.2 This is helping to drive an increase in consumer expectations of being able to transact… Read Article

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Podcast: Digital Retail with Lori Wittman & Paulo de Silva of Cox Automotive 03/21/2022 Auto Remarketing Podcast, March 21, 2022 – Next up in our NADA Show 2022 podcast series, Lori Wittman and Paulo da Silva of Cox Automotive join the Auto Remarketing Podcast, where they chat with senior editor Joe Overby about the company's Esntial Commerce platform and their work providing digital retail solutions to dealers. In related news, the Titus-Will Automotive Group said Monday that it has launched… Read Article

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1 Week to Go: Cox Automotive Q1 2022 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Webcast 03/21/2022 Register now to join Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, and the Industry Insights team for the Q1 2022 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Webcast. Monday, March 28 1 p.m. EDT. During this 90-minute session, the team will present data and insights to help quantify how the industry performed, review our first-quarter forecast, and provide an outlook on what to expect going forward.… Read Article

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Podcast: The Intersection of EVs & Auto Auctions 03/17/2022 Auto Remarketing Podcast, March 17, 2022 – Next up on our NADA Show podcast series, Cox Automotive Mobility president Joe George and Manheim president Grace Huang sit down with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby to discuss how electric vehicles — one of the most popular topics at the convention in Las Vegas — and auto auctions intersect. They look at how Cox is preparing for an EV future,… Read Article

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Cox Automotive’s Grace Huang and Brad Burns on Improving the Digital Wholesale Buying Process for Auto Dealers 03/16/2022 CBT News, March 16, 2022 – At this year’s NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick had a chance to speak with Grace Huang, President of Inventory Solutions Group at Cox Automotive, and Brad Burns, AVP of Vehicle Information at Manheim. What they cover: How Manheim and Fyusion are making the digital wholesale buying experience better and easierThe vital importance of inventory condition reports and imagingManheim’s… Read Article

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Commentary: 3 Questions for Car Dealers More Important Than ‘How Many and How Much?’ 03/14/2022 Automotive News, March 14, 2022 – Brian Finkelmeyer, new-car strategist at Cox Automotive, writes in a commentary piece in Automotive News about three areas of opportunity that deserve more attention than "How many and how much." In this article, Finkelmeyer explains that making a lot of money in the current environment doesn't necessarily mean dealers have maximized their financial results. He addresses three additional metrics that… Read Article

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