Car Dealers have a Loyalty Crisis

Car Dealers have a Loyalty Crisis

It is sad to say, but not a surprise that we have a loyalty crisis in car dealerships right now. At NADA 2023 I sat on a panel with some very sharp people. One of those people was Brian Pasch who can be quite polarizing. He said something that stuck with me as it was...
FRIKINtech awarded Best Tech Startup in Vermont 2024

FRIKINtech awarded Best Tech Startup in Vermont 2024

The Tech Tribune awarded FRIKINtech and other great Vermont tech companies “Best Tech Startup for 2024.” This is the third year FRIKINtech has won this award. It was also recognized as a “Best Tech Startup in Vermont” in 2021 and 2023. We are...
The FTC CARS rules in 2025

The FTC CARS rules in 2025

Oral arguments were made by NADA and the FTC to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on October 9th, 2024. Lawyers have opined NADA made the best arguments for the way the FTC has laid out the CARS rules. The basis of the argument was that the FTC did not...
Tougher times calls for more fishing lines

Tougher times calls for more fishing lines

Dealers are coming off the luckiest time in dealership history. Those years of low new car supply are behind us and it is tough remembering what it was like prior to that time. The good years were long enough to create new habits and establish new comfort levels....