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Three Pointers To Right-Size Your Springtime Inventory

March 11, 2015

Earlier this morning, I heard a robin singing outside our house. I listened a bit and smiled. The robin’s basically making his play for the su…

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3 Ways Efficiency-Focused Dealers Will Gain Advantage In New Vehicles

March 10, 2015

It’d be safe to bet that 2015 will be a good year for dealers. The forecasts are rosy: The consensus among analysts is that dealers will likel…

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Nagging Doubts About Net Neutrality

March 3, 2015

Several dealers have asked me for my take on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote last week to treat broadband Internet providers lik…

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A Unique and Wise Industry Voice Goes Silent

March 2, 2015

I heard the news last week about the sudden passing of Art Spinella, head of CNW Marketing Research, from congestive heart failure at the age of…

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Feds Step Up Retail Automotive Financing Inquiries

February 27, 2015

Most dealers are aware that the federal Justice Department is paying extra-close attention to the ways and means of automotive financing.…

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Memories From The Mountain Carry On

February 13, 2015

I just received more photos from my recent No Barriers ski adventure with Erik Weihenmayer. Their arrival, via e-mail and a Dropbox link, remind…

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An Insight From Air Traffic Control Automation

February 11, 2015

  I recently heard a National Public Radio…

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Rethinking The Problem Of Serving Subprime Customers

February 6, 2015

Industry analysts estimate that subprime customers account for about 25 percent of used vehicle financing deals in the past year. With this stat…

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A Different Kind Of Ski Lesson: A No Barriers Approach To Business

February 2, 2015

I’m still reliving and re-appreciating last week’s No Barriers ski adventure in Beaver Creek, Colo. Over the weekend, as I was replaying the…

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Time To Give Thanks For A Life-Changing Gift

January 30, 2015

Our final day here at Beaver Creek started as soon as the slopes opened. It’s been another picture-perfect day on the mountain, with mild tempe…

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