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Ford abruptly canceled its software architecture project, FNV4, which was once described as vital to competing with EV leaders like Tesla.

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- May 1, 2025
Ford Motor has abruptly canceled its flagship software architecture project, known as FNV4, which executives once described as vital to competing with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla. The decision,...
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Austin Conroy, regional fixed operations director at Rohrman Auto Group, shares hiring, retaining, and developing fixed ops talent strategies.

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In today's episode of Inside Automotive, we're joined by Austin Conroy, regional fixed operations director at Rohrman Automotive Group, to discuss what's driving fixed ops hiring and how to attract...
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Unused capacity at U.S. auto plants, Volvo’s U.S. struggles, Toyota weighs $42B supplier buyout

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Top Stories Unused capacity at U.S. auto plants highlights complex tariff challenges. Read More Volvo’s U.S. market struggles continue as CEO looks to revive sales. Read More Toyota weighs $42 billion deal to...
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Turning tariffs into opportunity: How dealers can maximize service revenue

- April 28, 2025
As new tariffs threaten to raise prices on imported vehicles and auto parts, dealership leaders and consultants are urging the industry to stay focused on the customer experience. In today's...
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Ahmed Iqbal, Head of Industry for Automotive at TikTok, joins us to explain how the platform is shaping the future of car buying.

TikTok’s Ahmed Iqbal says one-third of users are car shoppers: Here’s how dealers can tap in

- April 28, 2025
As more consumers turn to social platforms for product discovery, automotive dealers are finding surprising success on TikTok. Ahmed Iqbal, Head of Industry for Automotive at TikTok, joins Jim Fitzpatrick...
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CDK Global’s Anu Roberts shares key insights from the 2025 Friction Points Study at the NY Automotive Forum.

NY Automotive Forum: Anu Roberts | CDK Global

- April 18, 2025
At the 2025 NY Automotive Forum hosted by NADA, J.D. Power, and the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), CBT News host Jim Fitzpatrick caught up with Senior Director of...
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Customer retention is a high-value differentiator for automotive dealerships. The economics are clear: retaining existing clients is cheaper.

Innovative strategies to enhance your dealership’s customer retention

- April 16, 2025
Customer retention is a high-value differentiator for automotive dealerships. The economics are clear — retaining existing clients is far more cost-effective than acquiring new ones. Customer loyalty is linked to...
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It’s time dealerships thought like fintechs: Lessons from the digital lending playbook

- April 15, 2025
The fintech revolution did not happen by accident. It came from a clear goal: to make complex financial transactions easier, faster, and more secure for consumers. Whether applying for a...
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How dealers can alleviate customer anxiety around auto tariffs – Lauren Fix | Car Coach Reports

- April 7, 2025
In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Lauren Fix, automotive expert and the founder of Car Coach Reports, joins Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the current state of consumer sentiment as the...
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Modern sellers must tailor the digital retailing experience or risk falling behind competitors — here is how.

How to tailor your dealership’s digital retailing experience

- April 1, 2025
Digitization has pushed nearly every industry forward with rapid innovation. These changes have swept the automotive sector, with dealerships acclimating to online commerce. Modern sellers must tailor the digital retailing...
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