TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%
TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%
TSLA406.4307.28%
GM81.5000.65%
F14.8400.13%
RIVN16.7601.22%
CYD50.0302.11%
HMC26.440-0.63%
TM174.9500%
CVNA64.100-3.72%
PAG180.960-0.06%
LAD313.3800.72%
AN191.530-2.54%
GPI325.3300.42%
ABG199.5300.05%
SAH84.6100.36%


About: Jason Unrau

dealership

Dealership M&A transactions continue. Why is buy-sell activity so high?

- September 1, 2021
The partnership that controls the Prime Automotive Group is liquidating the entire remaining portfolio in a transaction they hope will close by the end of the year. Last year, GPB...
EV charging

EV adoption hindered by poor range, insufficient charging infrastructure

- August 30, 2021
Mazda has opened reservations for their first all-electric vehicle, the Mazda MX-30 EV. Mostly comparable in size to the compact CX-30 SUV, it’s billed as “the perfect companion for your...
distracted driving

How to keep first-time car owners safe from distracted driving

- August 26, 2021
As school returns to session, roads will be inundated with students on their way to class. While the long weekend wraps up what’s known as the 100 Deadliest Days of...
Ford lightning

Ford doubles F-150 Lightning production target on strong demand

- August 25, 2021
It’s been just over three months since Ford announced the all-electric version of their best-selling pickup, the F-150 Lightning. Deliveries are expected to start in the spring of 2022, and...

Video communication during service visits breaks the trust barrier

- August 24, 2021
According to a 2020 study by CDK Global, 55% of consumers identified distrust as one of the main reasons for choosing aftermarket service providers over the dealership. What should come...
production

Carmakers scale back production further on semiconductor shortage

- August 23, 2021
Halfway around the globe in Malaysia, COVID-19 cases have spiked badly in the past five weeks, and daily case counts in the nation of around 32 million have been surpassing...
Hagerty

Specialty insurer Hagerty to become publicly traded company in merger with SPAC

- August 20, 2021
On Wednesday, global automotive enthusiast brand and specialty insurer Hagerty announced a merger deal with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to become a publicly-traded company. The deal will reportedly...

July vehicle prices hit all-time high while incentives vaporize

- August 19, 2021
The average transaction prices for new vehicles are pushing vehicle purchases into unaffordable territory for shoppers – at least, for those who can find the vehicle they want. According to...
service

Tips to increase consumer enthusiasm in the service department

- August 18, 2021
The stark reality for dealerships remains that keeping customers loyal is difficult. After five years of ownership less than one in three-vehicle owners continues to frequent a franchised dealership for...
model

Revived nameplates are making a comeback, and dealers can benefit

- August 17, 2021
The Acura NSX reappeared for its second limited-production iteration in 2016, and it made waves in the industry, even selling VIN 001 at auction for $1.2 million. The Jeep Gladiator...