Ally survey reveals new isn’t always better for young car buyers
Majority of young adults prefer used cars as affordable, sustainable alternative.
TIME and Ally Financial Name 2022 Dealer of the Year
Bob Giles, owner of Giles Automotive, wins 53rd annual award for community service, industry accomplishments.
Applied Concepts Officially Rolls Out New Sales and Performance Training Programs For Auto Dealerships
Company brings “modern retailing” approach to dealerships, launches e-learning platform and adds human resources, multichannel communication and cybersecurity tracks
Ally Celebrates TIME Dealer of the Year Rick DeSilva Jr.
To honor DeSilva, award sponsor Ally Financial hosted an event for the second-generation dealer in Mahwah, N.J. on Aug. 12, 2021.
AutoAPR Rolls Out TestDrive+ to Move Internet Visitors Further Down the Sales Funnel and Set Appointments, Automatically
Once the test drive time and date is set, a calendar invite is sent to both the dealership and the individual, as well as being logged into the dealership’s CRM system
Service Customers Must Convert Digitally
Digital conversion and self-service check in including checkout with payment are being established as the preferred customer journey to remove friction.
Are You Ready to Actually Desk an Online Deal in Real Time?
Are you willing jump into the digital retailing “pond,” where digitally desking a deal attracts new and more customers?
Manheim Mobile App Gives Dealers Easier Way to Wholesale Digitally
The all-new app is easier to use, highly personalized and location-aware, enabling dealers to make quicker and smarter purchase decisions.
First Business Bank’s Floorplan Financing Now Offered Through Ally’s SmartAuction
The new relationship with SmartAuction allows independent car dealer clients more options and flexibility to purchase inventory.
Market Scan Survey Emphasizes Importance of Consistent Payment Quotes Digitally and In Sales Showroom
Consumer interest drops dramatically when showroom offers are just $50 different from what consumer was quoted online.