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A Visit From Rocketman St. Nick
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/05820cdb853547c10dc33195399188a4.mp4 ’Twas a few days before Christmas; and truth be told I just was not feeling the season of silver and gold The team had gone out, there was no one on Slack But we’d need one more post, to keep numbers on track So I with my dogs, and bourbon and phone Settled in…
Read MoreThe 2023 Kia EV6 GT Has a Ton of Power in a Compromised Package
The Kia EV6 is a great car. It’s reasonably priced, comfortable, offers as much as 310 miles of range and looks cool with its big ol’ ducktail on the back. But Kia knows it’s not enough to just be a good all-rounder in a world of high-performance electric cars. No, you’ve gotta be quick, too.…
Read MoreCUSTOM 1974 KAWASAKI H1 LAND SPEED MOTORCYCLE
Steve Garn might be one of the most interesting people we met at Fuel Cleveland this year. If you’re part of the motorcycling community, you probably know him as “Brewdude” or just “Brew.” He’s the owner of BREW Bikes LLC, a machine and fabrication shop in northwest North Carolina. He brought this 1974 Kawasaki H1…
Read MoreThe Importance of Sales Call Tracking
Posted December 14th, 2022 by Arnold Tijerina Speaking of sales, there’s a lot of loss if you don’t manage your phones properly. Are dealers tracking sales calls? And how are they doing it? That can have a huge impact on the level of engagement and interaction with customers, as well as the overall close rate…
Read MoreWhat About the Employee Experience?
Yes, dealerships need to be focused on delivering the best possible customer experience. That’s the whole reason CRMs were created—or at least a large part of it. But what about the employee experience? What about making their experience in the dealership and in their sales position better? If you can create that mentality and embrace…
Read MoreThis Teardrop Trailer Is a Rolling Electric Vehicle Charger
It’s a well-known fact that towing a travel trailer can kill fuel economy, giving owners of gasoline- or diesel-powered tow vehicles range anxiety when traversing remote, hilly areas. Luckily, infrastructure for refueling is generally well established nationwide, allowing prudent adventurers enough opportunity to top off. For time spent truly off-grid, travelers have come up with…
Read MoreHow to Motivate and Prepare Your Team for CRM and Other Tech Integrations
Posted December 9th, 2022 by Arnold Tijerina An important part of the battle of not only acceptance but an understanding of the technology that you are using involves motivating and preparing your team for the integration. You need to outline: Where you want to go The importance of how you want to get there (technology…
Read MoreGIFT IDEAS FOR RIDERS
By Brian Sexton of MPN “My wife is one with all of the “gift-getting” talent. I either procrastinate for way too long, or I get stuck in “analysis paralysis.” I simply don’t have her eye for the perfect gift. On the other hand, I usually don’t have much trouble coming up with gift ideas for…
Read MoreKeeping Pace with Technology Advancements
Posted December 7th, 2022 by Arnold Tijerina Although there have been definite improvements, it is still a challenge for many dealers to keep up with all the technology advancements and the perks that come with them. Dealers have been reacting to the market dynamic created by the pandemic, and it shows. They’re trying to operate…
Read MoreGymkhana 12 Is Here With an 865-HP 1983 Subaru GL Wagon and Travis Pastrana
Back in 2020, Gymkhana 11 featured a heavily modified Subaru WRX STi, marking a return to the over-the-top series’s roots after several years of Fords. For Gymkhana 12, Hoonigan stuck with Subaru but decided to build something a little more old-school: a 1983 Subaru GL wagon. Read More
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