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Jack Kain, founder of Kain Family Ford and former NADA Chairman has passed away at the age of 94.

Dealer Jack Kain, former NADA chair, passes away at age 94

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Jack Kain, legendary Ford dealer, founder of Kain Family Ford, and former Chairman of the...
On March 27, Ally Financial announced that Michael G. Rhodes will become it's new CEO, effective April 29, 2024 & will serve on its board.

Ally Financial names Michael G. Rhodes as new CEO

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On March 27, Ally Financial announced that Michael G. Rhodes will become the company's new...
Fisker is set to cut prices across its 2023 Ocean electric SUV lineup, hoping to spur sales as the threat of bankruptcy looms.

Fisker aggressively cuts Ocean SUV prices, looks to avoid bankruptcy

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Electric vehicle startup Fisker is making aggressive price cuts across its 2023 Ocean SUV lineup...
Hyundai is investing billions into electric vehicles to boost production and research, despite widespread disillusionment with the market.

Hyundai “doubling down” on electrification with $50 billion investment

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Hyundai Motor Group will invest $51 billion to increase the scale of its electric vehicle...
At the New York Auto Show (and online), Hyundai revealed an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle & Tucson SUV.

Hyundai shows off revamped 2025 Santa Cruz at NY Auto Show

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At the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai revealed an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport...

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Jack Kain, founder of Kain Family Ford and former NADA Chairman has passed away at the age of 94.

Dealer Jack Kain, former NADA chair, passes away at age 94

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Jack Kain, legendary Ford dealer, founder of Kain Family Ford, and former Chairman of the...
On March 27, Ally Financial announced that Michael G. Rhodes will become it's new CEO, effective April 29, 2024 & will serve on its board.

Ally Financial names Michael G. Rhodes as new CEO

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On March 27, Ally Financial announced that Michael G. Rhodes will become the company's new...
Fisker is set to cut prices across its 2023 Ocean electric SUV lineup, hoping to spur sales as the threat of bankruptcy looms.

Fisker aggressively cuts Ocean SUV prices, looks to avoid bankruptcy

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Electric vehicle startup Fisker is making aggressive price cuts across its 2023 Ocean SUV lineup...
Hyundai is investing billions into electric vehicles to boost production and research, despite widespread disillusionment with the market.

Hyundai “doubling down” on electrification with $50 billion investment

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Hyundai Motor Group will invest $51 billion to increase the scale of its electric vehicle...
At the New York Auto Show (and online), Hyundai revealed an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle & Tucson SUV.

Hyundai shows off revamped 2025 Santa Cruz at NY Auto Show

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At the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai revealed an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport...
Colin Carrasquillo joins Inside Automotive to share how dealers can use first party data to super-charge their digital marketing strategies.

Using data to get the most out of your digital marketing strategy — Colin...

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Digital marketing has become a major component of automotive retail, serving to drive leads, strengthen branding, and broaden the scope of dealers' markets. However, with the arrival of CDPs, AI, and other technological innovations,...
Discover April Simmons' insights on adapting to auto market shifts, leveraging data-driven strategies, and promoting diversity.

How digital platforms are shaping the industry’s evolution – April Simmons | Horne Auto...

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On the latest episode of Kain & Co., host David Kane sits down with April Simmons, the marketing director of Horne Auto Group, to discuss dealership strategies, data transformation, and digital marketing in the...
Ashlee Church joins Inside Automotive to discuss the values necessary to achieve success and bring more women to the automotive sector.

Leveraging opportunities to boost diversity in the automotive sector — Ashlee Church | Volkswagen...

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Success in the automotive sector is often assessed based on numbers alone, meaning whoever has the most sales is considered the best at the game. However, there are many metrics by which we can...
Kevin Frye and Paulo da Silva join CBT Now to discuss the industry's first instance of a fully online car buying experience.

Jeff Wyler Automotive’s new online car buying experience is an industry first

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New vehicle customers have been calling for a 100% online car buying experience in the for many years, citing the heightened convenience and speed of digital retail. They may not have to wait much...
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...

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Mobile service is becoming increasingly essential to meet consumer preferences on the convenience and accessibility of repair or maintenance. While implementing such a model into your dealership operations may seem challenging, the process may...

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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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Mobile service is becoming increasingly essential to meet consumer preferences on the convenience and accessibility...
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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Tom Druzynski joins Inside Automotive to share tips and strategies for improving efficiency in dealership service operations.

Driving efficiency in dealership service operations — Tom Druzynski | West Herr Automotive Group

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Efficiency is everything when it comes to dealership service operations, with customer satisfaction often contingent...
Drivers rated independent service shops higher than dealership facilities due to challenges in repair affordability.

Car owners flock to independent service centers to escape high prices

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Drivers prefer to work with independent service centers rather than dealerships for car repairs, according...
Fixed operations service advisors should prioritize establishing trust with customers from the moment they step into the dealership.

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In the WHIRLWIND environment of an automotive dealership service center, service advisors play a pivotal...
Jack Kain, founder of Kain Family Ford and former NADA Chairman has passed away at the age of 94.

Dealer Jack Kain, former NADA chair, passes away at age 94

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Jack Kain, legendary Ford dealer, founder of Kain Family Ford, and former Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), passed away March 26, 2024 at the age of 94 after a battle with...
On March 27, Ally Financial announced that Michael G. Rhodes will become it's new CEO, effective April 29, 2024 & will serve on its board.

Ally Financial names Michael G. Rhodes as new CEO

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On March 27, Ally Financial announced that Michael G. Rhodes will become the company's new CEO, effective April 29, 2024. At that point, Ally will also name him to their board of directors. Throughout his...
Fisker is set to cut prices across its 2023 Ocean electric SUV lineup, hoping to spur sales as the threat of bankruptcy looms.

Fisker aggressively cuts Ocean SUV prices, looks to avoid bankruptcy

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Electric vehicle startup Fisker is making aggressive price cuts across its 2023 Ocean SUV lineup as it grapples with an increasingly dire financial situation that may result in bankruptcy. The new Ocean price reductions, scheduled...
Hyundai is investing billions into electric vehicles to boost production and research, despite widespread disillusionment with the market.

Hyundai “doubling down” on electrification with $50 billion investment

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Hyundai Motor Group will invest $51 billion to increase the scale of its electric vehicle operations, "doubling down" on the battery-powered car segment even as other manufacturers postpone similar investments due to slower-than-expected sales. The...
At the New York Auto Show (and online), Hyundai revealed an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle & Tucson SUV.

Hyundai shows off revamped 2025 Santa Cruz at NY Auto Show

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At the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai revealed an enhanced 2025 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle. During the show, Brad Arnold, Hyundai Design North America's senior design manager for exteriors, guided the audience through...
New research highlights the differences between what consumers expect from the electric vehicle segment and what the market actually offers.

What electric vehicle buyers want vs. what the market has to offer

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New research has identified a disconnect between the expectations of electric vehicle shoppers and the reality of what the market has to offer, underscoring the need for better consumer education both in and outside...
Genesis offered a sneak peek into what lies ahead for the expanding luxury brand with the Neolun, a brand-new all-electric concept vehicle.

Genesis unveils the ‘Neolun’ a new all-electric SUV concept

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On March 26, Genesis offered a sneak peek into what lies ahead for the rapidly expanding luxury brand with the Neolun, a brand-new, large, all-electric concept vehicle, ahead of the New York Auto Show. The...
Home charging is more satisfying for EV owners than public charging, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. EVX Home Charging Study.

Home charging boosts EV owner satisfaction – J.D. Power

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The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study found that home charging provides EV owners a more satisfying experience than public charging, despite the growing pains of the public charging...

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