Scout Motors has announced its plan to expand its footprint in the U.S. by building a new product design and engineering facility in Michigan

Scout Motors to create 200 jobs with new Michigan facility

Jaelyn Campbell - December 14, 2023

Volkswagen's electric subsidiary, Scout Motors, has announced its plan to expand its footprint in the U.S. by building a new $11 million product design and engineering facility in Novi, Michigan....

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The Edmunds car buying experts predict that 15.7 million new cars will be sold in 2024 due to competing market pressures.

Edmunds experts predict 3 major industry disruptors for 2024

Jaelyn Campbell - December 14, 2023

Analysts from Edmunds predict that 15.7 million new cars will be sold in 2024 due to competing market pressures, which should keep new vehicle sales largely stable. The prediction, calculated...

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From airfields to auto shops and beyond: discovering alternative pathways for finding service technicians in the retail automotive industry.

Hiring auto technicians: exploring alternative industries to recruit from

Brian Jones - December 14, 2023

Finding the right automotive technicians for your dealership can be challenging, especially when the pool of traditional candidates seems to have dried up. Yet, there's a wealth of untapped potential...

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5 focused strategies to bring a wayward service advisor back in line

Jason Unrau - December 14, 2023

In the automotive realm, the salespeople are superstars, capable of selling big-ticket items. In most dealerships, however, the service advisor is responsible for generating more gross profit every month than...

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Tesla issued a recall affecting nearly 2 million models sold in the U.S. due to its Autopilot feature, which has caused nearly 1,000 crashes

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles involving its Autopilot technology

Jaelyn Campbell - December 13, 2023

Austin-based EV maker Tesla recently issued a recall affecting nearly 2 million models sold in the U.S. due to its Autopilot feature, which has been involved in nearly 1,000 crashes....

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Average new car prices declined in November to 98.3% of MSRP as incentives and discounts rose sharply from last year.

New car prices drop in November as incentives rise, Tesla hit hardest

CBT News Staff Writer - December 13, 2023

New car prices trended lower in November as the economy continued its post-pandemic balancing act, benefiting consumers but challenging dealer and automaker earnings. According to data from Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue...

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The FTC has voted to pass the CARS rule, banning questionable fees and tactics in car sales but earning a harsh response from the NADA.

FTC and NADA clash over no-junk-fees CARS policy

CBT News Staff Writer - December 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to implement a new rule banning anti-consumer tactics and unwarranted fees in car sales, prompting a swift and critical response from the National...

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Utah Crimson Collective's NIL deal honors student-athletes with car leases, led by CEO Derek Mattsson and Utah 360°.

University of Utah student-athletes receive their choice of a new Jeep or Truck

Jaelyn Campbell - December 13, 2023

The Utah Crimson Collective and its streaming app, Utah 360°, have partnered up to honor the University of Utah's men's and women's basketball and gymnastics teams. In what may be...

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Cross training can provide benefits for both departments, including empathy, better deals and stronger hiring.

3 reasons why it’s important to cross train sales & F&I

Kristine Cain - December 13, 2023

Cross training in any business setting is always looked at as an important part of helping the entire team not only understand more about what one person or team must...

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5 ways to turn customers into ambassadors for your dealership

Chanell Turner - December 13, 2023

What is more powerful than well-drafted ad copy, video content, or a social media post about your dealership's discounts? You may be surprised to find that it has nothing to...

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Scout Motors to create 200 jobs with new Michigan facility

Edmunds experts predict 3 major industry disruptors for 2024

Hiring auto technicians: exploring alternative industries to recruit from

5 focused strategies to bring a wayward service advisor back in line

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles involving its Autopilot technology

New car prices drop in November as incentives rise, Tesla hit hardest

FTC and NADA clash over no-junk-fees CARS policy

University of Utah student-athletes receive their choice of a new Jeep or Truck

3 reasons why it’s important to cross train sales & F&I

5 ways to turn customers into ambassadors for your dealership

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