As a dealership, most of your customers have already formed an opinion about your business before setting foot onto the lot. This is because most potential customers begin the search for a new vehicle or vehicle service online. Google reviews, social media comments, and search results are a few of the factors that play a key role in shaping the perceptions of your future customers. This means that maintaining…
National Automotive Dealer Day, celebrated each year on May 19, is a moment to recognize the dedication, resilience, and impact of automotive dealers across the country. At APC, our team is proud to stand alongside the dealer community as a trusted partner.
Finance & Insurance (F&I) products are a critical profit center for automotive dealerships, yet they are often overlooked, or poorly marketed. However, CDK Global notes that during volatile times in the automotive industry as a whole, finance and insurance (F&I) products can be a major driver of revenue…
Traditional marketing, such as direct mail, has long been a staple of most marketing strategies. Over the years, it’s shown resilience when competing with digital marketing. Today, it’s being propelled forward by the newest digital tool: artificial intelligence (AI). While AI has been…
Your dealership collects massive amounts of customer data every day. Every test drive request, service appointment, and website visit creates a digital footprint. California’s privacy law now regulates what dealerships do with that information, even if your dealership sits thousands of miles away. If a California resident fills out…
Consumers spend an increasing amount of time online and use social media as a one-stop destination for news, deals, and connections. Automotive brands must develop strategies that resonate…
The best marketing lives in the memory of the public as creative pieces of art. Whether it’s through sincerity, comedy, or surrealism, great ads find a way to stick in your brain – and potentially change purchasing decisions. Throughout the 2000s, car companies used daring ideas to reshape car culture…
Everyone in the automotive industry understands that customers have many options when purchasing a new vehicle or getting one serviced. Standing out among the competition while developing brand loyalty is fundamental to running a successful dealership. Conquest marketing…
When a consumer buys a used vehicle, they may get a great deal with a cheaper price on a car that has been driven for a brief period. However, they may also get a poor deal if the vehicle needs substantial repairs and ends up being a more costly experience…
In the automotive industry, 2026 is going to be a year of pivotal moments for trends in marketing. OEM brands and dealerships alike will continue down the path of integrating data, technology, and genuine human connection. Today’s vehicle buyers expect experiences that mirror their favorite digital services, from personalized outreach to Prime speeds…
