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Hyundai is adding hybrid production to its upcoming Georgia facility, initially intended for fully electric vehicles.

Hyundai to build hybrids at its Georgia electric vehicle plant

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Hyundai is adding hybrid production to its upcoming Georgia facility, initially intended for fully electric vehicles. The automaker...
Toyota is making additional investments into its Indiana factory as it looks to build three new electric SUVs in the U.S.

Toyota investing $1.4 billion to build 3 new electric SUVs

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Toyota is spending an extra $1.4 billion on U.S. manufacturing as it looks to ramp up its...
General Motors posted strong first quarter earnings this week, offsetting declines in sales with better pricing.

Automotive weekly roundup: UAW scores victory, Tesla profits plunge, Toyota breaks sales record

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Earlier this week: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant vote overwhelmingly to join the United Auto...
Toyota beat last year's volume by 7.3%, marking the first time in the company's history that global sales have exceeded 10 million units.

Toyota breaks annual sales record but hits roadblocks in March

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Toyota broke its all-time annual sales record during the fiscal year ended in March, sailing past...
Ford saw Q1 revenue improve but struggled to maintain profitability as its ICE and electric divisions dragged down earnings.

Ford posts “solid” Q1 earnings despite weakening profits

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Ford posted stable earnings late Wednesday after sales rose 7% over the first quarter but...

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Hyundai is adding hybrid production to its upcoming Georgia facility, initially intended for fully electric vehicles.

Hyundai to build hybrids at its Georgia electric vehicle plant

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Hyundai is adding hybrid production to its upcoming Georgia facility, initially intended for fully electric vehicles. The automaker...
Toyota is making additional investments into its Indiana factory as it looks to build three new electric SUVs in the U.S.

Toyota investing $1.4 billion to build 3 new electric SUVs

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Toyota is spending an extra $1.4 billion on U.S. manufacturing as it looks to ramp up its...

Toyota to build 3 SUVs in U.S., Hyundai adds hybrids, NHTSA re-investigates Autopilot

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Future of Automotive Correcting traffic behaviors to build a safer future for U.S. drivers Welcome back to...
Steve Greenfield shares shocking statistics on U.S. traffic deaths and identifies a pathway to make the future of transportation safer.

Correcting traffic behaviors to build a safer future for U.S. drivers

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Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry.  I’m Steve Greenfield from...
In this article, we take a look at how several companies are tackling the challenge of autonomous vehicles on the California roadway.

Silicon Valley Update: The Road to Autonomy – A Journey Through the Streets of...

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In the heart of Silicon Valley, the future of mobility is unfolding before our very eyes, painting the streets of San Francisco with the colors of innovation and the promise of autonomy. As the...
Dave Spencer and Jason Wilson join this episode of the Power Lunch to discuss an efficient approach to vehicle registration: e-titling.

How e-titling is changing the future of dealership F&I

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E-titling is a revolutionary new system that gives dealers control over the registration process while improving both data security and cost efficiency.  On this episode of the Power Lunch, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Dave...
Kevin Tynan joins Inside Automotive to share his insights into the key automotive industry trends impacting dealers in Q2.

Top automotive industry trends to track in Q2 — Kevin Tynan | Bloomberg Intelligence

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The automotive industry has already seen significant change in the short time since the start of the year, making it more important than ever for dealers to understand the trends affecting their businesses. On this episode...
On this episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, Jen Suzuki shares a framework for improving engagement during your sales coaching.

Elevate and educate: taking your service and sales coaching to the next level

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Welcome to another episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies on CBT News with host Jen Suzuki, president of eDealer Solutions, sales coaching veteran, and NADA Academy guest instructor. In this episode, Suzuki examines the need...

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By embracing mobile service models, dealers can broaden their offerings and cater to a wider audience, including first-time customers.

Mobile service startups transform car service, capturing dealership attention

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Ryan Haskell joins Inside Automotive to share simple and effective talent acquisition strategies for fixed-ops departments.

Simple strategies to attract and retain fixed-ops talent — Ryan Haskell | Jeff Wyler Automotive Family

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Jim Sabino joins Inside Automotive to share how a mobile service offering helped his dealership boost CSI scores and customer retention.

What mobile service has to offer for your dealership — Jim Sabino | All American Ford

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Tom Druzynski joins Inside Automotive to share tips and strategies for improving efficiency in dealership service operations.

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Hyundai is adding hybrid production to its upcoming Georgia facility, initially intended for fully electric vehicles.

Hyundai to build hybrids at its Georgia electric vehicle plant

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Hyundai is adding hybrid production to its upcoming Georgia facility, initially intended for fully electric vehicles. The automaker will now build hybrid models, such as the Tucson, at the Bryan Country factory after posting its first-quarter earnings. Hyundai previously...
Toyota is making additional investments into its Indiana factory as it looks to build three new electric SUVs in the U.S.

Toyota investing $1.4 billion to build 3 new electric SUVs

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Toyota is spending an extra $1.4 billion on U.S. manufacturing as it looks to ramp up its electric vehicle lineup while qualifying for tax credits.  The new investments will fund the production of three new battery-powered SUVs,...
General Motors posted strong first quarter earnings this week, offsetting declines in sales with better pricing.

Automotive weekly roundup: UAW scores victory, Tesla profits plunge, Toyota breaks sales record

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Earlier this week: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant vote overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers union, scoring a significant victory for the labor rights movement. General Motors posts strong quarterly profits and adjusts...
In this article, we take a look at how several companies are tackling the challenge of autonomous vehicles on the California roadway.

Silicon Valley Update: The Road to Autonomy – A Journey Through the Streets of...

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In the heart of Silicon Valley, the future of mobility is unfolding before our very eyes, painting the streets of San Francisco with the colors of innovation and the promise of autonomy. As the...
Toyota beat last year's volume by 7.3%, marking the first time in the company's history that global sales have exceeded 10 million units.

Toyota breaks annual sales record but hits roadblocks in March

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Toyota broke its all-time annual sales record during the fiscal year ended in March, sailing past previous records thanks to pent-up demand and a rapidly recovered supply chain. The Japanese automaker reported total global sales of 10.31...
Ford saw Q1 revenue improve but struggled to maintain profitability as its ICE and electric divisions dragged down earnings.

Ford posts “solid” Q1 earnings despite weakening profits

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Ford posted stable earnings late Wednesday after sales rose 7% over the first quarter but struggled to maintain profitability as moderate price cuts and electric vehicle production expenses took their toll. The Blue Oval automaker...
New vehicle demand remains on track to make 2024 the best sales year since the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a small speed bump in April.

New vehicle sales set to fall in April but maintain healthy pace

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New vehicle sales are set to decline in April after a strong first quarter but will maintain a healthy pace thanks to better affordability, more inventory, and stable demand. Cox Automotive forecasts April new vehicle...
AutomotiveMastermind will integrate its technology with Tekion, the innovator of the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) to foster engagement.

automotiveMastermind integrates Mastermind technology with Tekion to enhance real-time insights for dealers

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automotiveMastermind, a trusted data and technology provider in the automotive industry, integrated its Mastermind technology with Tekion, the innovator of the Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) - the first and fastest cloud-native retail SaaS platform....

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