Ford Motor Company has secured one of largest automotive industry subsidies in U.S. history to boost electric vehicle production.

Ford scores massive $9.2 billion loan for electric vehicle batteries

CBT News Staff Writer - June 22, 2023

Ford has secured one of largest automotive industry subsidies in U.S. history to boost electric vehicle production, part of the Biden Administration's efforts to compete with Chinese manufacturing. The Department of...

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Morgan Automotive Group acquisition, Tesla’s ‘Elon Mode’, Cars.com’s American-Made study

Jaelyn Campbell - June 22, 2023

Inside Automotive From car salesman to mega-dealer: Cuban-born Mario Murgado’s journey to unparalleled success On today’s Executive Profile, we visited Mario Murgado, President and CEO of Murgado Automotive Group, at his brand...

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Tesla hacker discovers secret ‘Elon Mode’ for hands-free driving

Jaelyn Campbell - June 21, 2023

Elon Musk may have his very own supersecret driver mode that enables hand-free driving in Tesla vehicles. A security researcher, who goes by the handle "@GreentheOnly" on Twitter, discovered a...

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Rivian joins alliance to adopt Tesla’s EV charging standard

Jaelyn Campbell - June 20, 2023

Electric vehicle maker Rivian has agreed to adopt Tesla's charging standard, issuing customers access to the most predominant U.S. charging network and adding momentum to Tesla's bid to set industry...

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With some forethought and customer insight, ethical upselling can be used to reinforce trust and confidence in the dealership.

Upselling with integrity: building trust and value for long-term customer loyalty

David Goldberg - June 20, 2023

Upselling is a crucial strategy for improving the bottom line of every deal, but how sales staff approach this essential task can make all the difference now and down the...

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U.S. EV sales take second place, U.S. is not ready to compete with China, Tesla drops Model X/S prices

Jaelyn Campbell - June 20, 2023

Inside Automotive OEMs and auto dealers: helping consumers together — Jessica Stafford | Cox Automotive Auto dealers and car manufacturers may not always see eye to eye, but the need for cooperation...

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Ford Chairman says U.S. not yet ready to compete with China on EVs

Jaelyn Campbell - June 19, 2023

In a recent interview with CNN, Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr acknowledged that the U.S. is not fully prepared to compete with China in producing electric vehicles. Although, the automaker...

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Mercedes-Benz tests out ChatGPT, Stellantis announces major investments, consumer demand trends

CBT News Editorial Team - June 19, 2023

Inside Automotive A closer look at current leasing trends and their long-term effects — Kevin Tynan | Bloomberg Intelligence Bloomberg Intelligence recently released its 2023 North American Auto Manufacturing Midyear Outlook. On...

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Two top OEM executives see strong U.S. consumer demand for new vehicles

Jaelyn Campbell - June 16, 2023

According to two prominent OEM executives, the demand for new vehicles from retail and commercial consumers in the U.S. is stronger than expected. Encouraging remarks from General Motors Chief Financial Officer...

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Why dealerships must stop ‘cherry-picking’ their auto technicians — Nick Latino | Parkway Toyota

Jaelyn Campbell - June 16, 2023

With inventory and competition back up in the new car market, now might be the time to return the focus to your fixed operations department. On today's Inside Automotive, we're...

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Ford scores massive $9.2 billion loan for electric vehicle batteries

Morgan Automotive Group acquisition, Tesla’s ‘Elon Mode’, Cars.com’s American-Made study

Tesla hacker discovers secret ‘Elon Mode’ for hands-free driving

Rivian joins alliance to adopt Tesla’s EV charging standard

Upselling with integrity: building trust and value for long-term customer loyalty

U.S. EV sales take second place, U.S. is not ready to compete with China, Tesla drops Model X/S prices

Ford Chairman says U.S. not yet ready to compete with China on EVs

Mercedes-Benz tests out ChatGPT, Stellantis announces major investments, consumer demand trends

Two top OEM executives see strong U.S. consumer demand for new vehicles

Why dealerships must stop ‘cherry-picking’ their auto technicians — Nick Latino | Parkway Toyota

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