Are car owners interested in evolving fleet services?

New research coming

Dealerware is releasing research that shows how dealership fleets meet customers’ transportation needs today, how customers pay to access those vehicles, and in what ways they would be willing to pay for more flexible access to dealers’ inventory. For example, customers want more ways to experience electric vehicles before buying, and flexible access through fleet programs could be the right solution. 60% of premium-brand drivers and nearly half of non-premium brand drivers said, in a survey completed by J.D. Power on behalf of Dealerware, that they would prefer an EV over a combustion car for a loaner vehicle if given the choice. To us, it’s a clear sign that dealerships can loan or rent EVs to help range-anxious customers evaluate those cars’ ability to meet their day-to-day needs. Reserve a copy of the report right here.

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With a 16.5% increase in 2021, auto theft has consistently risen nationwide since 2019, according to Car and Driver Magazine . Dealerships that own, manage, and regularly loan hundreds of vehicles to their customers are at high risk. Dealerware's Connected Car Services gives dealerships the confidence that their vehicles are contracted and used correctly. Automated alerts and GPS features help prevent vehicle theft and keep your operation's most valuable assets protected. Click here to read more.

The Secret Life of Sales

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Read more from Cuyler Owens , CCO at Dealerware, here.

Last week at the…

Detroit Auto Show

We heard a lot of buzz around electric vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show in Michigan last week. "There’s a huge opportunity for dealers to put these vehicles into rental fleets or courtesy loaner fleets. Whether it’s a day, a week, or a weekend, EV loaners and rentals are the best way to let customers discover whether an EV is a good fit for them," wrote Dealerware’s CCO, Cuyler Owens from the show floor. Read more here.

National Ford Retailer Conference

Thank you to all who stopped by to see us and our Solera | Service Suite friends, Will Walton , and Jenna Smith , at Ford’s customer experience booth!

We are hiring…

Join us in changing the way the world hits the road. Dealerware's industry-leading SaaS platform enables best-in-class fleet management and mobility services for automotive dealerships, dealer groups, and manufacturers. At Dealerware, every voice matters-- no matter where you sit in the organization. We foster a culture of growth and development every day and offer a competitive benefits package. To learn more about us click here, and check out our open roles here.