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07/26/2025

For your daily bread. Proverbs 26 1 Honor doesn't go with fools any more than snow with summer or rain with harvest. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an unfair curse will not land on its intended victim. 3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back! 4 When arguing with fools, don't answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are. 5 When arguing with fools, be sure to answer their foolish arguments, or they will become wise in their own estimation. 24 People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don't believe them. 25 Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil. 26 While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see.

07/24/2025

A recent Automotive News article titled: "Positive fixed ops online comments vital for overall dealership customer Google review" highlights new research from Widewail showing that positive fixed ops reviews are vital to a dealership's overall Google reputation. According to Widewail's 2024 Voice of the Customer report:

- 60% of customer review volume is about the service and parts departments.

- Staff helpfulness, friendliness, and communication are the most cited reasons for positive reviews.

- Poor communication, long wait times, and cost are key drivers of negative reviews.

The article praises Hendrick Automotive Group for empowering employees to resolve customer complaints without requiring permission, contributing to their industry-leading positive review rate (87%). Hendrick Toyota Concord achieved a 94% likelihood of receiving a positive service review.

In contrast, public dealer groups like AutoNation and Penske hover around the 72–73% range, while others fall below. Experts suggest consumers prioritize proximity and convenience but note that online reviews and AI-generated summaries are increasingly influencing decisions—especially for premium brands.

Dealerships like Apple Tree Honda are adapting by investing in AI-driven communication systems to reduce review complaints tied to lack of updates during service. Widewail plans to provide prescriptive insights based on review trends, helping stores better understand where they excel—or fall short.

Read the full article: https://cactusskyonline.com/2hzeekw8the

Widewail, which monitors positive and negative Google reviews to give dealership groups a reputation score, said a positive service department score is central to an overall good online reputation.

07/23/2025

For your daily bread. Proverbs 23 4 Do not toil to acquire wealth; be wise enough to desist. 5 When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes to itself wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Read the full Proverb: https://www.foryourdailybread.com/

07/18/2025

By investing in an in-house school, Faulkner fixes its chronic technician shortage with hands-on approach. Read the full story:

None of Faulkner Automotive Group's 31 stores is short of technicians. There is a full pipeline of technicians training to replace veterans who are close to retiring.

07/18/2025

You are capable of incredible things—start this Friday strong!

07/17/2025

This is a great article about how the engine fueled America’s passion for the car.

The automobile engine is a living, breathing component that has fueled the passion for cars for more than a century. We talk to people from all walks of life who owe their careers to the automobile engine.

07/16/2025

Beauty is everywhere. You only have to look to see it.
-Bob Ross

07/16/2025

From Showrooms to Smokey’s Ride. The Legend of the Pontiac Trans Am
More Than a Muscle Car. It Was a Movement.

When the Pontiac Trans Am hit the streets in 1969, it wasn’t just a faster Firebird; it was Pontiac’s rebel with a cause. Designed to dominate both road and track, the Trans Am packed serious muscle, aggressive styling, and an unmistakable attitude.

But it was the late ‘70s when this bird really took flight.

Enter: Smokey and the Bandit (1977). With a black-and-gold Trans Am front and center, it became an overnight icon; a symbol of American cool, Burt Reynolds charm, and raw V8 power. Sales skyrocketed. Posters went up in bedrooms. The Trans Am wasn’t just a car — it was a cultural phenomenon.

With signature features like the shaker hood scoop, screaming chicken decal, T-tops, and rumbling 6.6L V8, the Trans Am was pure fire on four wheels. Whether it was carving corners in the 1970s or outrunning bad guys on screen, this Pontiac made sure everyone remembered the name.

Style. Speed. Swagger.
The Trans Am didn’t ask for attention. It commanded it.

07/16/2025

Before the Mustang, There Was the Falcon.
The Ford Falcon – The Unsung Hero of American Muscle.

Launched in 1960, the Ford Falcon was designed as an affordable, fuel-efficient compact, a direct answer to the growing demand for smaller cars in post-war America. Simple, reliable, and easy to drive, it became a staple of driveways across the country.

But under that modest exterior, something powerful was taking shape.

By the early ’60s, Ford engineers saw potential in the Falcon’s lightweight platform. They began testing V8s under the hood… and in 1964, using the Falcon as a base, the Ford Mustang was born.

Yes, the legendary pony car owes its DNA to the humble Falcon.

But the Falcon didn’t disappear. In fact, it evolved; with V8 options, sportier trims like the Sprint, and a presence in everything from drag strips to Aussie rally circuits. In Australia, the Falcon became a muscle car icon in its own right, dominating V8 Supercars for decades.

From suburban streets to racetracks, the Ford Falcon proved that big impact can come from a small bird.

07/16/2025

Since 9/11, we have been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.

Learn more: https://t2t.org/

07/14/2025

Congratulations to the Automotive News’ 14th 40 Under 40 class, which features talented auto retail leaders who are making a mark in the industry. Read the full article: https://cactusskyonline.com/57t5yjcs, which

07/14/2025

Love what you have. Need what you want. Accept what you receive. Give what you can. Always remember, what goes around, comes around.