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Gil Van Over of Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) tackles your most pressing regulatory concerns...

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F&I and Showroom editors go beyond the headlines to uncover new stories and emerging trends in the w...

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The publisher and editors of ADT weigh in on the pressing issues facing auto dealers today.

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On the Point

Jim Ziegler brings you the fearless commentary, actionable insights, and accurate forecasts you need...

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Over the Curb

Veteran GM Jason Heard digs deep to offer practical, proven insights and best practices to drive pro...

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Editorial•by Tariq Kamal•February 4, 2019

Great Advice, Thanks, Guys

President Trump may not be universally regarded as a man of the people, but auto dealers and other business owners are inarguably benefiting from his administration’s economic policies.

Over the Curb•from Jason Heard•November 7, 2018

Self-Sabotage Will Ruin Your Career

Too many dealers work hard to reach the heights of success and then come undone. GM offers a three-point plan for avoiding self-sabotage and maintaining the high income you’ve earned.

Editorial•by Tariq Kamal•November 3, 2018

The winners of the 14th annual Dealers’ Choice Awards owe a debt of gratitude to the dealers and dealership professionals who took the time to vote them in and score them on the quality of their products and services.

Editorial•by Tariq Kamal•August 6, 2018

They Took Cadillac for a Ride

Hindsight is 20/20, but at least one industry member saw GM’s latest mishap coming a mile away.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•August 1, 2018

Stupid Is as Stupid Does

The Alpha Dawg charts the brief rise and long fall of Johan de Nysschen, the recently departed president of Cadillac and author of the business plan that effectively crowned Lincoln as the new king of American luxury.

Over the Curb•from Jason Heard•May 4, 2018

This Is Us: Dealer Edition

Heard knows delegation and outsourcing are the quickest path to a work-life balance.

Editorial•by Tariq Kamal•May 4, 2018

Stand Up and Be Counted

The Dealers’ Choice Awards are the Yelp of vendors and finance sources.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•May 4, 2018

They Finally Killed Somebody

Ziegler believes Uber’s directors should face criminal charges for their role in an Arizona woman’s violent death.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•February 8, 2018

20 Things a GM Must Do Every Week

Ziegler returns to list the 20 essential tasks you must master to become an executive GM and reap the financial rewards, including that elusive $500,000 salary.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•July 5, 2017

All Things Must Pass

Ziegler mourns the loss of Gregg Allman as Ford and Hyundai shake up their leadership teams and Carvana struggles to stay afloat.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•June 1, 2017

Join the Battle of Jericho

Ziegler has harsh words for the so-called geniuses behind escalating factory incentives, political support for autonomous vehicles, AutoNation's 'millennial-friendly' pay plan, and the Carvana IPO.

On the Point•by Jim Ziegler•May 1, 2017

Don't Run, We Are Your Friends!

Ziegler remains defiant as alien invaders from distant planets abduct car buyers from the new-car market, aim their ray guns at dealer profitability, and strip your operation of its natural resources.

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