US DOE trims $9.6B loan as Ford, SK On end EV battery partnership
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DOE will cut the $9.6B loan to Ford and SK Innovation following the breakup of their EV battery joint venture.
SK On will take control of the...
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Global EV sales slow to 6% in November
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U.S. EV sales have declined since federal tax credits ended, signaling slower demand for dealerships in North America.
Europe remains a growth hotspot, with registrations up 36%...
Used-vehicle retail sales rise, CPO sales slip in November
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November used-vehicle retail sales reached 1.39 million, up 1.9% year over year.
Certified pre-owned sales fell 1.8% year over year but outperformed new-vehicle sales.
Days’ supply held...
Frank Eckert on how dealers can boost service drive revenue with transparency, speed, and AI
Frank Eckert, president of Eckert Solutions Group, says dealership service drive losses often stem from unclear pricing, slow scheduling, and inconsistent processes rather than customer resistance. On the latest episode...
Get faster approvals, build customer trust with effective video MPIs
Sharing video MPIs with customers can improve service department approval outcomes by nearly 30%. On today's episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, Jen Suzuki, sales trainer and president of eDealer Solutions,...
Weekly roundup: Waymo recalls software after school-bus incidents, Stellantis brings Fiat Topolino to US, Fed cuts rates again
ICYMI: Waymo recalls software after self-driving cars illegally pass school buses. Stellantis will bring the all-electric micro Fiat Topolino to the U.S. The Fed cuts rates to 3.5–3.75%. Dealertrack Credit...
Used-vehicle inventory hits new 2025 high as December begins
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Used-vehicle inventory reached a new 2025 high at 2.31 million units with a 50-day supply.
Retail used-vehicle sales remain strong, rising 1.9% year over year and 2.3%...
Tesla sales slump 23% in November as Standard EV demand underperforms
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Tesla’s U.S. November sales dropped 23% to 39,8000 vehicles, the lowest since January 2022.
Lower-cost Standard Model 3 and Model Y variants failed to drive robust demand.
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Hudson Automotive Group acquires two Chevrolet dealerships in Baton Rouge
Hudson Automotive Group has acquired two Chevrolet dealerships in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from All Star Automotive Group, owned by Matt McKay. The transaction closed in December 2025 and includes All...
Ford Pro launches Telematics asset tracking and software upgrades for year-end fleet efficiency
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Ford Pro has launched new Telematics features, including Asset Tracking, which enhances GPS tracking, battery monitoring, and overall fleet visibility.
The latest software updates provide improvements in...
