This article first appeared in Auto Remarketing. By Bob Lanham, SVP of Retail Development at CarNow Before joining CarNow in 2022, I spent nearly 8 years at Meta as the Head of Automotive Retail. In the early stages, my job was to travel the country, and occasionally the globe, to educate the auto retail […]
Thought Leadership
TimTalks: Kayne Grau, CarNow CEO
In a recent episode of TimTalks, host Tim Cox welcomed CarNow’s new CEO, Kayne Grau, to explore his vision for the company’s future. Kayne, a seasoned automotive industry leader, discussed some of his goals for CarNow, with a strong focus on the road ahead.
Adapting to the Next Digital Sales Revolution
This article first appeared in Wards Auto. Outdated internet sales processes that focus on data capture and old-fashioned lead generation tools no longer meet consumer expectations, resulting in disengagement from prospective buyers. The internet has significantly transformed and improved auto sales processes, but this transformation hasn’t been without challenges.
The Importance of a Virtual Showroom
In today’s digital world, having a robust online presence is essential for any business to succeed, including the automotive industry. Virtual showrooms provide convenient shopping options for today’s shoppers and cater to their needs as they navigate the process of purchasing a vehicle. Auto dealerships that don’t invest in a virtual (online) showroom risk falling […]
The Power of Real-Time Customer Engagement
As the automotive industry continues to grow and evolve, so does the way customers interact with car dealerships. Walking into the dealership to speak with a sales representative has become less necessary as more and more customers feel comfortable using online resources for their car research and shopping. All of this has made real-time customer […]
Dealer Voice: Real-Time Engagement with CarNow
Patrick Abad, the General Manager of Beaver Toyota in Cumming, Georgia, has been a long-time advocate of innovative technology in the automotive industry, and as a CarNow dealer partner, he has experienced firsthand the transformative power of a robust dealer retailing system.
Nurture Website Customers and Drive Higher Conversions
CarNow’s Real-Time Retail platform is designed to enhance the customer experience on your dealership’s website, driving more qualified leads and higher conversions. With CarNow’s nurturing solutions, such as Conversational Calls-to-Actions (CTAs), you can show the exceptional care your dealership provides from the moment customers first visit your website.
Webinar: Accelerating Success by Providing a Seamless Customer Experience
In an Automotive News webinar sponsored by CarNow, Bob Lanham took the stage to share insights on how to leverage modern digital retailing technologies to accelerate dealership success and provide a truly connected and seamless purchasing experience for customers.
Benefits of a Single-Platform Dealer Retailing System at Your Dealership
What Is a Dealer Retailing System? Your dealership’s dealer retailing system is a powerful tool that allows you to manage multiple aspects of the car-buying journey and your dealership’s business operations. A strong solution can handle everything from customer experience management, data and analytics tracking, and transaction operations to 3D vehicle tours, online financing and […]
Tim Cox on How CarNow is Upping the Digital Retailing Game for Dealers in 2023
In an interview with CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick, CarNow’s Tim Cox explored some of the new features and partnerships that CarNow has recently developed.