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Case Study·Solera Holdings

How One Dealership Achieved 36% Sales Growth – Learn from an Industry Leader Growing your dealership’s sales by 36% in just one year isn’t just a goal—it’s achievable with the right strategies. Join us for an exclusive NIADA webinar featuring Joshua Wilson, Director of Retail Operations at AutoSavvy, as he shares how his team optimized CRM and desking processes to drive efficiency and measurable growth. With over a decade of experience in dealership operations, sales strategy, and business transformation, Joshua has successfully led multiple retail locations to success. Now, he’s bringing his insights to this must-attend webinar. What you’ll learn: - How to improve dealership performance with CRM and desking optimization - Proven strategies to streamline operations and boost efficiency - Insights from a leader who has transformed retail automotive sales Date: March 25, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM CT Location: Online If you’re looking for real-world tactics to improve sales and dealership operations, don’t miss this session. Reserve your spot today: https://niada.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/the-road-to-success-a-story-of-36-sales-growth-in-year-1-with-crm-desking-optimization-webinar-1345193?sourceTypeId=Website #DriveSuccess #DealershipGrowth #AutoSales #CRM #DeskingOptimization #NIADA #Solera #AutomotiveLeadership

AutoSavvy dealership reports 36% sales growth in one year using CRM and desking optimization processes. Case study features measurable outcome with specific metrics.

Case Study·Impel

We closed out our first quarter by hosting our partner, FordDirect, at our Syracuse headquarters! When Ford dealers and Lincoln retailers leverage Impel AI integrated with the FordDirect Customer Journey Platform, they see outsized business results – including a 65% lift in appointment set rates. This collaboration is a powerful step forward for dealers and OEMs looking to thrive and adapt in our fast-changing industry. Learn more about how we’re working with FordDirect! https://bit.ly/4icEbZhPhotos from Impel's post

Impel AI reports that Ford dealers and Lincoln retailers using Impel AI integrated with FordDirect see a 65% lift in appointment set rates. This includes specific, measurable business outcomes.

Product Launch·Volie

Volie 15: Bulk Updates

Volie announces a new bulk status updates feature for its Appointment Dashboard that allows teams to manage high appointment volumes more efficiently. This is a new feature release announced for the first time.

Product Launch·Hercules Systems

Are you ready to transform your service department from a cost center to a profit center with Hercules Systems? Introducing the Hercules Profit Calculator App! Call 1.800.227.0495 or visit the link below and start transforming overhead into profit today. https://bit.ly/3Wx2PfP #profit #hercules #cardealership #dealership #automaticcarwash #brushlesscarwash #touchfreecarwash #touchlessautomaticcarwash #CarWashEquipment #touchlesscarwash #automatedcarwash #carwashmachine #carwashsystem #automatictouchlesscarwash #carwashequipmentmanufacturers

Hercules Systems announced the launch of the Hercules Profit Calculator App, a new tool designed to help dealerships transform their service departments from cost centers to profit centers.

Case Study·Dealerware

A Costly Lesson in Loaner Risk

Chapman Ford Philadelphia reports using Dealerware's Insurance Verification to reduce liability and avoid $10,000 in out-of-pocket costs from uninsured loaner accidents. This is a case study with specific measurable outcomes.

Product Launch·Click-Ins

New AI Vehicle Inspection Tool Arrives in U.S.

Click-Ins, an AI vehicle inspection platform founded in Israel, announces its arrival in the U.S. market. The tool uses smartphone photos to detect vehicle damage for dealerships and insurers.

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