Tagged: Dealership Success

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS GUEST ARTICLE: Move Over EVs- Unexpected Opportunities for Dealerships

By Steve HenningThis article was first published on fi-magazine.com Electric vehicles were supposed to be the next big driver for dealerships. But challenges overcoming consumer doubt, combined with inventory shortages that rocked the entire car-buying industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, left room for an unexpected opportunity for dealerships. That same...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Modern Merchandising – Redefining the Customer Experience

By Shawn Horswill, Senior Vice President, Product, Work Truck Solutions In today’s fast-paced business environment, commercial vehicles are the lifeblood of countless enterprises. From bustling construction sites to efficient delivery fleets, these workhorses are essential for transporting goods, providing services, and driving economic growth. For the business owners and fleet...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS | Building Bridges

The Power of Human Connections in the Commercial Vehicle Industry Amid the bustling season of commercial vehicle expos and trade shows, “Connecting the Dots” was not merely the theme for the Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Spring 2024; it was a clarion call. This phrase underscored the pivotal role of human...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS | Connecting the Dots: A Strategy for Success in a Brave New World

The commercial vehicle industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, facing a future where net-zero operations are not just ideal but often required by regulations. And beyond the net-zero conversation, there are many other challenges encountered by those in our commercial ecosystem, and they all need solutions.  The...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: Can Trade Show Connections Boost Commercial Dealership Success?

As the trade show and expo season of 2024 begins to bloom, it’s the perfect time to emphasize the significant role these events play in our fast-paced commercial auto dealership industry. Trade shows and expos bring forth opportunities for dealership owners and managers, along with personnel from OEMs and upfitters,...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: 3 Trends Shaping The Commercial Vehicle Industry

The landscape of the commercial vehicle industry is rapidly evolving, with cutting-edge technologies and new energy alternatives driving the industry into uncharted territories. Evident trends among these changes are the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), the expansion of propane-fed Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, and the incorporation of connected technology...

DEALERSHIP SUCCESS: SURVIVING & THRIVING IN THE TECH JUNGLE

It’s not just handwriting on the wall, there’s miles of graffiti, gallons of virtual ink, a tsunami of information engulfing the commercial industry; and it’s all about tech. Everywhere we turn, the unrelenting tide of emerging technology is crashing onto the shores of our business world. Am I being a...

Dealership Success: Rev Up Shopper Engagement

How do you unleash the full potential of your commercial dealership and outmaneuver the relentless competition? Well, in today’s world, that doesn’t necessarily mean having a vast on-lot inventory for shoppers to choose from. Those days may never return. There are ways to attract commercial prospects other than maintaining a...

Dealership Success: “Futurish” Shock

By Shawn Horsewill, VP Customer Success, Work Truck Solutions I’ve written quite a bit about commercial vehicle shows in this publication, including NADA 2023 and WTW 23. In this issue, I’d like to talk about the Commercial Vehicle Business Summit (CVBS) Spring 2023, which was hosted by none other than...

Dealership Success: Planning Ahead in the Green

By Shawn Horsewill, VP Customer Success, Work Truck Solutions The Green Truck Summit (GTS) is an annual day-long event which kicks off the Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and features intensive programs led by industry experts, OEMs and government representatives. It typically begins with a few keynotes, and they then...