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Featured Interviews
Connected Vehicle Security Act advances as dealers rally behind legislation
As federal lawmakers advance legislation to shield the domestic automotive market from foreign adversaries, industry advocates are rallying behind the push. On today’s episode of Inside Automotive, we’re joined by the President of the Virginia Automobile Dealership Association (VADA), Don Hall. He starts the conversation by addressing the unanimous Senate Committee advancement of the Connected Vehicle Security Act (S. 4429) and why dealer engagement is imperative, now more than ever. Watch the full segment here.
How training and transparency drove service to a 90% sent rate
A great service department doesn’t happen by accident. It takes deliberate investment in people, training, and the tools that help teams do their jobs well. On today’s episode of Service Drive, Xavier Rivera, Service Director at I-95 Nissan and Greenacres Nissan in South Florida, joins us to discuss how he’s keeping service business strong at his stores. Rivera says a mix of technician development, culture, and transparency with customers keeps their service department busy. Watch the full segment here.
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NADA President cheers advancement of bill to block Chinese vehicles
Concerns over Chinese-made vehicles and their connection to U.S. roads have been building for months. Automakers and franchise dealers have largely aligned against allowing Chinese-linked vehicles, software, and hardware into the U.S. market, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pointed to national security risks tied to connected vehicle technology. Watch the full segment here.
