TSLA440.3606.77%
GM84.1204.33%
F15.8800.56%
RIVN14.7000.31%
CYD59.7100.67%
HMC26.8800.46%
TM190.1100.02%
CVNA73.0002.85%
PAG169.0102.42%
LAD292.6309.58%
AN194.9403.18%
GPI331.7002.07%
ABG193.9603.94%
SAH83.5804.89%
TSLA440.3606.77%
GM84.1204.33%
F15.8800.56%
RIVN14.7000.31%
CYD59.7100.67%
HMC26.8800.46%
TM190.1100.02%
CVNA73.0002.85%
PAG169.0102.42%
LAD292.6309.58%
AN194.9403.18%
GPI331.7002.07%
ABG193.9603.94%
SAH83.5804.89%
TSLA440.3606.77%
GM84.1204.33%
F15.8800.56%
RIVN14.7000.31%
CYD59.7100.67%
HMC26.8800.46%
TM190.1100.02%
CVNA73.0002.85%
PAG169.0102.42%
LAD292.6309.58%
AN194.9403.18%
GPI331.7002.07%
ABG193.9603.94%
SAH83.5804.89%


auto industry

UAW files charges against nonunion automakers, Ford cuts F-150 production, Asbury finalizes $1.2 billion acquisition

- December 13, 2023
Inside Automotive  Adapting your sales strategies to the current retail automotive market – Jen Suzuki The retail automotive sales industry has been facing several challenges, including changes in customer behavior and rising...
Asbury completes $1.2 billion acquisition of Jim Koons dealership group.

Asbury completes $1.2 billion acquisition of Jim Koons dealership group

- December 12, 2023
Asbury Automotive Group has now fully acquired Jim Koons Automotive Companies, one of the largest privately-owned dealership groups in the U.S., for $1.2 billion. The sale brings 20 dealerships representing 29...
On Dec 11, the UAW Union filed unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda, and Volkswagen for interfering with organizing workers.

UAW files charges against Honda, Hyundai, and VW alleging unfair labor practices

- December 12, 2023
The United Auto Workers Union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda, and Volkswagen with the National Labor Relations Board. The charges accuse the automakers of unlawfully interfering...
Ford plans to cut F-150 Lightning production in half as the industry faces normalizing ICE sales and unexpectedly low EV demand.

Ford cuts F-150 Lightning production on slowing EV demand

- December 12, 2023
Ford plans to cut production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in response to lower-than-anticipated EV demand in the U.S. The Detroit automaker said it would reduce its annual production target...
Palmiero Toyota's Give Back Program set up an assembly line of kindness to distribute $65,125 to 48 local non-profits in Meadville, PA

Palmiero Toyota drives change by raising thousands for local nonprofits

- December 12, 2023
Palmiero Toyota, in Meadville, Pennslyvania, went the extra mile during its 14th annual Give Back Program by setting up an assembly line of kindness that distributed $65,125 to 48 local nonprofits. Every...
F&I department | Cory Collins

How dealers can successfully navigate changes in the F&I department – Cory Collins

- December 12, 2023
A vital role of the F&I department is customer education. However, procedures and training in this domain have undergone substantial changes. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, we're joined by...
Auto loan access declined in November disrupting months of recovery, as lenders, consumers and dealers grappled with economic challenges.

Auto loan access hits speed bump in November after months of recovery

- December 11, 2023
Auto loan access declined in November after multiple months of improving conditions, according to Cox Automotive's Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index. After hitting a peak in the summer of 2022, auto...
Ohio has become the first state to use funds awarded by the Biden Administration to build an electric vehicle charging station.

Ohio first state to open electric vehicle charging station with federal funds

- December 11, 2023
The first of the Biden Administration's government-funded electric vehicle charging stations has officially opened in Ohio following a two-year wait. The EV charging station opened last Friday, December 8, off I-70...
Karl Brauer joins Inside Automotive to share his insights into the 2023 electric vehicle market and where the segment is headed.

Why the electric vehicle market is taking forever to grow — Karl Brauer | iSeeCars.com

- December 11, 2023
The electric vehicle market has faced a tough year in 2023, with the initial excitement among automakers, consumers and dealers giving way to frustration and disappointment. What are the factors...
communication

Is there a growing customer communication problem?

- December 11, 2023
What happens when someone calls your dealership for a service appointment, a new car question, or a general dealership question? Do they have to leave a message? If they do,...