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Tesla app update reveals plans for solar power charging feature

A yet-to-be-released feature which will allow Tesla owners to charge their vehicles using their home's solar power installation has been revealed in a mobile app update. While the new option has yet to be implemented into the app, newly added code in the most recent update states: “Plug in your vehicle at home during the day to charge using the excess clean energy generated by your solar system.” Details on the upcoming feature, such as a launch date, have yet to be released, however the move would be consistent with the automaker's recent pushes into green or sustainable power. During Tesla's...

Mazda has appointed a 40-year company veteran as its next CEO

The Japanese manufacturer Mazda announced on March 17, that Masahiro Moro, a 40-year veteran of the firm, will become its new president and CEO...

Mississippi Gov. signs bill limiting how EV manufacturers can sell

A bill from Mississippi that prohibits EV manufacturers from selling their vehicles directly to consumers instead of through franchised dealers has been made law. The...

Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over windshield wiper, brake hose defects

Ford is issuing two separate recalls for roughly 1.5 million vehicles, citing windshield wiper and brake hose defects. The first and largest of the two...
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The era of great sales and high pricing is over — Kevin Tynan | Bloomberg Intelligence

In many cases, it was another winning quarter for the OEMS. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Kevin Tynan, senior automotive analyst for Bloomberg...

Pain Points: Buyers have changed and dealers should too

Dealers understand the importance of excellent customer service more than anyone. But under the influences of technological advancements and financial crises, consumer needs have...

February U.S. auto sales: Ford and Hyundai show marked improvements, Japanese brands falter

According to preliminary estimates from LMC Automotive, a leading automotive forecasting, and data company, U.S. auto sales saw a notable increase in February 2023....

How to lead successfully during times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity — Joseph Michelli

As many of us have experienced the VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—that business can bring, it's critical to understand how to lead in these...

You have more control over market share than you think you do

Market share isn’t driven by world events. It has nothing to do with the price of gas, Putin’s war, or rising interest rates. Good...

How to build a dealership culture that attracts and retains female employees

Throughout the past decade, women have undoubtedly begun to prove they can hold top leadership positions in the automotive industry. Dealership staff has started...

To buy or not to buy: M&A activity in today’s car market — Alan Haig

As the dust from the COVID pandemic settles on the automotive industry, M&A activity has become more energetic than ever. Dealers are now taking...

Jason Stein & George Karolis discuss the changing M&A landscape in 2023

After navigating the car market's highs and lows throughout 2021 and 2022, dealers are increasingly curious what the future holds for the automotive industry....

S&P Global Mobility acquires Market Scan to boost digital retailing portfolio

Automotive analytics firm S&P Global Mobility recently announced the acquisition of digital retailing platform Market Scan. On this episode of Inside Automotive the Managing...

Why Jim Ziegler is urging dealers to re-enter the used car market

When we last met with Jim Ziegler, the 'Alpha Dawg,' a veteran of the automotive retail industry and president of Ziegler SuperSystems, he shared...

4 ways to start taking control of your used car inventory

The state of used cars is ever-changing. A few weeks ago, articles like "The Pandemic Used-Car Boom Is Coming to an Abrupt End" published...

What changes can dealers expect to see in the used car market this year?

A crystal ball look into the 2023 used car market will be cloudy as this part of the industry responds to more stable new...

Adapting to change: Being female-friendly in the service department

Being female-friendly is a necessity these days in all industries, including automotive, because the American woman is one of the most powerful economic forces...

5 simple ways to improve customer retention and satisfaction

If your clients aren’t happy with your services, you won’t be able to keep up with the other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are...

Fixing the disconnect between dealers and fixed ops with inclusion

Chris Schaubert, the Founder of Fixed Ops Solutions, joins Inside Automotive for another discussion on service department excellence. On this episode, Schaubert and host Jim Fitzpatrick...

Marketing vs advertising to women car buyers and owners

Women are significant vehicle owners and drivers in North America, and their participation in the automotive market has been steadily increasing over the years....

Using strategy and media to differentiate your car dealership

Image isn't everything, but in today's TikTok-inspired media, your dealership needs to stand out to your target market when compared to your competition. So,...

Conducting a thorough marketing audit at your car dealership

How do you know your dealership marketing policies are effective? Is your dealership marketing team following industry best practices? A marketing audit is an...
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New NAMAD President Hugene Fields shares his vision for the association moving forward

It has been a few months since Hugene Fields was chosen as the new President of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). On...

How OEM EV programs impact the dealer franchise system — Zach Doran, OADA President

The OEM programs being provided to dealers are a hot topic that keeps raising eyebrows in the industry. While many people have chosen to...

NIADA CEO Melanie Wilson on overcoming obstacles facing independent dealers

In its 75-year history, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association has chosen its first female to serve as its president. On this episode of...

Edmunds’ Jessica Caldwell shares industry updates during these uncertain times

After the pandemic's peak, various contributing factors have transformed the automotive industry during the past few years. Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds' Executive Director of Industry...

Autonomous vehicles: A look at the future of self-driving cars

The auto industry has been revolutionized by technology in recent years, with the introduction of electric vehicles and the emergence of connected cars. However,...

The 80/20 rule and software development

If you’ve heard of the 80/20 Rule (otherwise known as the Pareto Principle), you know it suggests that roughly 80% of consequences come from...

Navigating challenges new and old in retail automotive — Jason Frampton, President Ken Garff Auto Group

On this episode of Inside Automotive, Jason Frampton, Market President of Ken Garff Automotive Group, joins host Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss how his dealership...

‘The days of the boys club are over’ — How the Price Simms Women’s Circle is reimagining dealership culture

We frequently ponder what we can do about the frequent exclusion, hostility, or mistreatment of women in the retail automobile industry. As we've previously...

Representation and visibility are key to attract more women to the auto industry — Amy Phillis | Griffin Motors

62% of all new cars sold in the U.S. are bought by women, and they influence more than 85% of all car purchases, according...

Your best F&I trainers may already be under your roof

When it comes to training your newer F&I managers, who do you trust to do it? Senior managers? Your Director? Or do you use your...

Higher PVR starts with earlier online presence for F&I

Dealerships who resisted the call in the past to start investing heavily into their online presence were finally forced to embrace this shift during...

Is there room for fixed F&I pricing at your dealership?

Who likes to haggle? No one. But in F&I this has been seen as not only expected but customary for decades. No two buyers...

MSRP price changes: Why they could be a ‘win-win’ for dealers and OEMs — Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg

Many industry analysts speculate that Tesla's recent price reductions on their vehicle lineup, signals the beginning of a price war with rival automakers. On...

3 phrases that earn customer trust and close more deals — Matt Easton

As customers do increasingly more research on the vehicles they wish to purchase, sales professionals must learn new phrases to keep control of the...

How to bring your team out of sales hibernation

The automotive industry is no stranger to the concept of sales hibernation. As a result, it is common for dealerships to experience a dip...

Loyalty programs: How to use them more effectively at your car dealership

In selling products, dealerships have an incredible opportunity to acquire new customers and retain existing ones. But, according to Polk, the sad truth is...

How to grow your dealership’s online reviews and reputation

It's no secret that online reviews are essential for businesses, which goes double for auto dealerships. With so much competition, it's crucial to have...

Collaborate to own the customer experience

In the beginning, there was Microsoft. Apple arrived a year later. And they’ve been rivals ever since. But did you know, they’ve also been...