CHICAGO – Hireology is looking to help dealerships slow the costly churn of employees being added and subtracted from their workforce. Officials from the hiring and talent management platform are working in partnership with Cox Automotive and the National Automobile Dealers Association to host a retail automotive human capital management summit called Elevate. Intended for … Continued
For the last two years, there’s been plenty of industry chatter about the digital solutions transforming the way vehicles are bought and sold. It’s not just a huge story, it’s THE story. But when it comes to specific components of automotive retail’s existing infrastructure, the industry has been pretty quiet about providing best practices. Such … Continued
In every corner of the dealership, change is afoot, inspired by Millennials. They’re becoming the primary generation of car buyers, and they routinely reject traditional retail practices — those habits and routines that many salespeople have practiced over decades. Their preference is to gravitate toward dealerships that apply an online to in-store experience – a … Continued
The reason? Small to Midsize Businesses (SMBs) such as auto dealerships face the same threat, but often lack those “big business” resources – and as such are perfect targets. In fact, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), “60 percent of all targeted cyberattacks last year (2015) struck SMBs.” * The June 2015 report … Continued
ATLANTA – In partnership with the National Association of Minority Automotive Dealers, Cox Automotive awarded its Rising Star Award to a Kentucky general manager, in honor of her leadership and commitment to both the automotive industry and her community. Chosen for the award is Wadette Bradford of Martin Kia, in recognition of her work expanding … Continued
It didn’t take long for Pritam Singh to learn a key lesson about working for Lyft. People are disgusting. They have a nasty habit of throwing up in moving vehicles. Rideshare drivers are acutely aware that customers tend to do that, along with slightly less annoying things like wiping hamburger-greasy fingers on armrests and turning … Continued
Cox Automotive recently awarded its Rising Star Award to a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) alum who is now a Kentucky auto dealership general manager and has lobbied in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the auto industry. Wadette Bradford (’05, MA, Public Affairs) received the award for her leadership and commitment to the auto … Continued
ATLANTA – Manheim has is opening six new physical auctions, which will be located in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas and Utah, some of which have already launched. The auction company, making the announcement Thursday, said these locations are smaller, one- to four-lane facilities. The six new auctions are: — Manheim St Louis Gateway … Continued
Cox Automotive’s wholesale and retail brands saw a year-on-year increase in sold volume throughout June, with a proportional shift in the types of vehicles sold meaning vehicle values have remained steady. This month, Manheim car auction centres recorded an average mileage of 60,077 for vehicles sold, a figure similar to last month, but down 5.3% … Continued
Cox Automotive’s retail and wholesale brands saw a year-on-year increase in sold volume throughout June. The firm reports steady values for the month amid a proportional shift in the types of vehicles sold. Manheim recorded sold volumes down 6% compared to May, despite showing a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. The auctioneer saw a larger proportion … Continued