Inside Automotive
The biggest takeaways from dealership and OEM third-quarter reports — Kevin Tynan | Bloomberg Intelligence 
Third-quarter reports from the big dealership groups and automakers are in, giving analysts insight into the impact of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike and what the upcoming months have in store for the car business. Understanding the state of affairs will be key to forming successful strategies for 2024 and beyond. Watch the full segment here.
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California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revealed it suspended General Motors’ permit for autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment and testing, alleging the company has “Misrepresented” the technology’s safety. The suspension follows a series of accidents involving Cruise vehicles, marking a major setback for the automaker’s growth opportunities in the AV industry. Read More
Honda and General Motors announced that they are abandoning their joint project to create affordable electric vehicles. The decision comes a year after agreeing to collaborate on a $5 billion project aimed at outselling Tesla. The announcement also highlights GM’s decision to delay the release of multiple EV models to concentrate on profitability. Read More
Dealership groups across the U.S. broke multiple performance records in the third quarter, highlighting retail automotive’s unanticipated resilience in the post-pandemic era. Lithia & Driveway posted a third-quarter revenue of $8.3 billion, an increase of 13% or $1 billion from the prior-year period. The amount represents a new record for the months of July, August and September. Read More
Analysts at S&P Global Mobility expect U.S. car sales to rise by the end of October but have expressed concern for the automotive sector should manufacturing and economic headwinds continue further into the fourth quarter. According to S&P Global Mobility’s forecast, U.S. car sales will reach 1.22 million by the end of the month, slightly ahead of last October’s total. Read More
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Dealership sustainability: implementing eco-friendly practices in retail automotive
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The role of brand storytelling in car dealership marketing
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