Car culture is ingrained in American society. From the toy cars children play with at an early age to the automobiles made famous in movies and TV, these four-wheeled machines...
As the wind of change sweeps through the automotive industry, OEMs have found themselves caught in a whirlwind romance with direct sales models. The long-standing dance between manufacturers and franchise...
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is causing significant disruption to many segments of the global automotive business, particularly in Europe. The crisis is amplifying supply chain problems as...
After the pandemic's peak, various contributing factors have transformed the automotive industry during the past few years. Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds' Executive Director of Industry Insights, joins us on today's episode...
Weekly Roundup:
Earlier this week, J.D. Power released its 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Home Charging Study which showed declining satisfaction in level-2 EV home chargers among EV owners, General Motors CMO Deborah Wahl announced her...
Franchise laws are set to be reformed in several states, including California, revising factory reimbursements for warranty work. Brian Maas is the President of the California New Car Dealers Association...
The auto industry has been revolutionized by technology in recent years, with the introduction of electric vehicles and the emergence of connected cars. However, the most significant change that could...
With dealership and OEM profits relatively high, increased consumer demand, and an uptick in retirees who are closing or selling their dealerships, M&A activity has been high for several quarters...
If you’ve heard of the 80/20 Rule (otherwise known as the Pareto Principle), you know it suggests that roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. In other words,...
As the dust from the COVID pandemic settles on the automotive industry, M&A activity has become more energetic than ever. Dealers are now taking the next steps in their careers,...