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Competition with yourself is healthy. Competition against others is a race to the bottom. Issue 5 is our Numbers Issue, and the features that Anna Zeck wrote about AutoStream Car Care Center’s Doug Grills and David Askwith and Premier’s John Cayer highlight some great metrics and two businesses (and teams) that are very clearly winning. One thing you won’t hear any of them mention, though, is what other shops in their areas are doing. Open your copy to check out these stories and more today! autoserviceleader.com

The #automotive landscape is constantly evolving; the car dealers who adapt to that change are ultimately the ones who thrive. Unfortunately, the pace at which the industry is changing has become so fast that many #dealerships are struggling to keep up. On this episode of #InsideAutomotive, host Shyann Malone is joined by Annette Sykora, CEO of Smith Auto Family and the chairwoman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation Board of Trustees. Today she discusses how the #car business is evolving and the solutions #cardealers must implement to keep up with the market and remain successful in the months ahead. Watch the full episode now: https://bit.ly/3Tmtb13

Investing in consistent training and self-development isn't just an option—it's a necessity. 🌟 In today's ever-evolving landscape, staying ahead means continuously sharpening our skills and expanding our knowledge. Whether it's through workshops, courses, or hands-on experiences, dedicating time to our growth not only enhances our professional capabilities but also boosts our confidence and adaptability. Let's commit to being lifelong learners and embrace every opportunity to improve. Together, we can reach new heights and drive our industry forward. 🚀 How do you stay committed to your personal and professional development? Share your tips and experiences in the comments! #SelfDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalGrowth #LifelongLearner RockED

Thank you Railway Age for the opportunity to share my perspective on the North American boxcar fleet. Our industry continues to build boxcars at a rate that meets current and future demand. In my latest piece, I discuss the current misconception around the boxcar business, and how investment in this car type remains strong. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkRA_P2r Boxcars: Point/Counterpoint Written by Bill Sheehan and Patricia Long

Join our webinar in partnership with Carwow, exploring the evolving landscape of dealer stock acquisition. Book your place 👉 https://bit.ly/3xgVl6F 🔎 What we’ll cover: The way consumers change cars has irreversibly shifted. Driven by the desire for greater transparency and control, they’re increasingly choosing to sell their car online, leading to an evolving landscape for dealer stock acquisition. Our panel of experts will discuss these changes, asking how dealers can rethink their traditional approach to stock acquisition, embrace new methods and blend online & offline channels. 🎤 Who you’ll hear from: Philip Nothard, Insight Director, Cox Automotive Sally Foote, Chief Commercial Officer, Sell My Car, Carwow Alex Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Carbase UK Peter Smyth, Director, Swansway Motor Group Ben Archer, Managing Director, Arbury Group

Exciting news for Star Trek fans and aficionados of the franchise! Our latest blog post delves into the implications of 'Star Trek: Discovery' being officially erased from canon. This significant development raises important questions about continuity and storytelling within the beloved universe. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a dedicated Trekkie, our analysis provides valuable insights into this pivotal moment in the series' history. Read more about it here: https://ift.tt/xPLaMp5

If you are not following Ryan Rohrman Do you even #automotiveindustry, bro?

For the past couple of days, ASOTU | More Than Cars was on the ground with the Rohrman Automotive Group to flesh out some pre-production details of their upcoming More Than Cars episode. And the highlight was the 2.5 hours that Ryan gave us this afternoon. We talked about how they measure the infinite pursuit of success (it’s way more than just about cars sold and gross profit), his memories of his grandfather Bob Rohrman (that man was a character and every story I heard about him was INCREDIBLE), and what it’s been like steering Rohrman into the brave new world of CDPs and digital customer journeys. If you haven’t paid attention to the changes and growth the group has made in the last 4 years, you are missing one of the great transformations in the history of the auto industry. Good to great doesn’t begin to describe it. Every person we talked to raves about the group’s leadership, culture and focus on family (the one you have at home). The career opportunities are amazing and training and support are through the roof. They’ve made progress programatic. They’ve engineered efficiency. They’ve systemized success. Did you know that people in the group have gotten in trouble for working instead of going to their kid’s sports games? Of course, there is an amazing leadership team, including Chase, Trey, Luke and the rest of the directors. All the GMs we met (Zac, Allen, Todd, Jason) were incredible and I hear the rest are even sharper. But it truly starts at the top. Ryan is a shining example of the way our industry can lead and change and grow. We were honored to give him his first “More Than Cars” shirt, because he’s living it out. #dealership #morethancars

Customers hate waiting for service. But what if your dealership could offer next-day service at their doorstep? 🎯   With over 40 mobile units, Jeremy Stephens and his team are shrinking wait times, maximizing shop capacity, and making customers happier than ever.   If you’re looking to level up your dealership’s service game, this episode is for you.

Back by popular demand, we’re joined by longtime friend of AutoTrader.ca, Nick King, Director of Insights at AutoTrader UK, in our latest episode of AutoTrader Carology Talks. Nick deep dives the psychology of consumerism and shares vital know-how on curating creative that stands out amidst the thousands of advertisements consumers encounter and interact with every single day. Click the link below to watch the full interview.  https://lnkd.in/g87nbJnv #automotive #carshoppers #consumerpsychology

Every single business focused manager out there needs to take a minute and watch this. The automotive media space has been cratering over the last couple of months - not with content failures, but rather with creators leaving the very channels they created in the first place. This video deep dives on exactly why this is happening and it is easy to see how this same thing is playing out in far more verticals than just the car culture space. https://lnkd.in/g7tiRcjM