In 2001: A Space Odyssey, HAL 9000 wasn’t dangerous because it was unintelligent. HAL became dangerous because it had enormous capability, unclear instructions and far too much authority. A Canadian dealership recently experienced its own, considerably less dramatic, HAL moment. A …
How dealers can prepare for AI search without chasing hype For some dealers, it can feel a bit like chasing Harrison Ford in The Fugitive; everybody is running, everybody is looking for something, and nobody wants to be the one …
How automotive retail executives can get more from their AI vendors Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in automotive retail. Chatbots, pricing recommendation engines, content creation, service booking and follow-up automation, the tools are here, and the demos are impressive. …
How automotive retail execs can use AI to win the ops battle For the better part of two decades, the dealership growth playbook has been remarkably consistent: more spend, more traffic, more leads. And to be clear, those things still …
How auto retail executives can build a thought partner to accompany them on their journey Senior leadership can be lonely. You’re expected to make fast decisions with incomplete information, navigate competing priorities, and maintain a consistent philosophy across dozens — sometimes …
How savvy dealers can build tools fast and speak ‘tech’ with vendors Most dealership software ideas are born on a napkin between an up and a service walk. Vibe Coding is the caffeine shot that turns those scribbles into reality; …
Build AI Agents to help you with daily tasks We all have too much to do. The typical executive has more on their to-do list than they can accomplish any given week. Add to that list your spouse, your kids, …
You won’t find the most cutting-edge tech at the next dealer conference I love attending events and conferences all over the country and internationally. They are energizing and I always leave with new tactics, strategies and ideas to help dealers …
How Canadian dealers can boost profits, efficiency, and customer experience Artificial Intelligence has been making headlines everywhere. Maybe you’ve started managing your schedule or getting help to draft emails you’d rather not write yourself. Now, as you gain comfort with AI tools, you …
How to keep your data safe while using OpenAI ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a big deal in the business world, and for good reason. It can save time, boost productivity, and even help companies make smarter decisions. But …
Leverage AI for increased productivity in Canadian dealerships In Part 1 of our series on AI insights in our February issue, we explored the merits of using AI tools in dealerships. We explored tools for saving time, automating communications, helping …
Leverage AI for increased productivity in Canadian dealerships As the automotive industry evolves, dealerships face mounting operational demands, from inventory management to customer engagement, while dealing with daily emails, reports, and schedules. In this high-stakes environment, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges …
