Half of first-time mass market-brand lease customers do not pursue another lease from the same company when their lease term ends, according to the J.D. Power 2021 US End of Lease...
Exiting a year of unprecedented highs and lows, the automotive industry entered 2021 with a mix of challenges and opportunities. New supply interruptions and inventory shortages came at the same time as...
Lithia Motors Inc. is preparing to close a deal to acquire The Suburban Collection. As first reported by CBT News, plans for the transaction were made public on January 30,...
It seems as though we confuse the differences between coaching, consulting, and mentorship. It’s completely understandable because I often see websites, posts and articles of self-proclaimed “coaches'' who offer consulting...
Prior to the pandemic economy shutdowns, less than 10% of Americans in the workforce were full-time remote workers. Virtually none of the auto retail positions were performed from home. But...
The Biden administration does not seem to be backing down regarding tougher environmental regulations. This week, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Regan, announced that the EPA is...
The cost per unit to purchase inventory for the used car lot continues to increase as the second quarter of 2021 kicks off. The Manheim Used Vehicle Index for March...
Years ago, in an OEM new product launch focus group, a manufacturer found out that 80% of the consumers were more interested in the SUV's interior appointments - especially the touch...
On Tuesday, General Motors president Mark Reuss announced that an all-electric Chevrolet Silverado will be added to the model lineup. The pickup truck is expected to have a range of more than...
It isn’t difficult to see that the auto technician position is demanding on the body. After twenty years of wrenching, most techs feel the pain, especially since 2 out of...