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

Mike Hoyser from Phone Ninjas joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealerships are handling an increase in phone call volume.

How to take back control of your dealership’s call center — Mike Hoyser | Phone Ninjas

- July 25, 2023
As new car inventory across the country expands, so too has the number of calls placed to dealerships. The increase in volume has made it challenging for employees to keep...

New Stellantis factory, Musk rebrands Twitter, Tesla extends term lengths

- July 25, 2023
Inside Automotive How to take back control of your dealership’s call center — Mike Hoyser | Phone Ninjas As new car inventory across the country expands, so too has the number of...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has rebranded Twitter as "X," replacing the platform's iconic blue branding with a new black-and-white theme.

Tesla CEO Musk swaps out Twitter bird with ‘X’ logo after ad revenue declines

- July 24, 2023
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has formally rebranded Twitter as "X," substituting the social media platform's iconic white-and-blue bird logo on Monday with a simple black-and-white design featuring the titular letter. The...
Jeep-maker Stellantis and South Korean tech manufacturer Samsung SDI have confirmed plans to build a new electric vehicle battery plant.

Stellantis and SDI agree to build second electric vehicle battery plant

- July 24, 2023
Jeep-maker Stellantis and South Korean tech manufacturer Samsung SDI have confirmed plans to build a new electric vehicle battery plant, slated to launch in 2027. The facility is the second project...

AutoNation beats forecast, J.D. Power customer satisfaction study, BMW uses AI technology

- July 24, 2023
Inside Automotive  FADA Pres. Ted Smith on direct-to-consumer sales ban, Ford's Model e program In June, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill banning direct-to-consumer sales (excluding Tesla) to protect franchise dealers...
AutoNation strengthened its position over the second quarter, beating analyst revenue forecasts thanks to higher earnings and new car sales.

AutoNation beats forecast, maintains revenue in Q2 despite sluggish sales

- July 21, 2023
AutoNation strengthened its position over the second quarter, beating analyst revenue forecasts thanks to higher earnings from after-sales services and increasing demand for new vehicles. Analysts had expected AutoNation to announce...
Lena Bourgeois joins Inside Automotive to discuss how dealers often underestimate female car shoppers and why that needs to change.

Female car buyers: Why dealers shouldn’t underestimate women — Lena Bourgeois | Equifax

- July 21, 2023
Women make up one of the largest car buyer demographics in the U.S., but many dealers are still relying on outdated practices or old-school perspectives that deter female shoppers, both...
Car owner satisfaction declined for the second year in a row in 2023, according to the J.D. Power APEAL study.

Car owner satisfaction declines for second year in J.D. Power study

- July 21, 2023
Car owner satisfaction declined for the second year in a row, according to the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. It is the first time in nearly three...

Tesla sees stagnating Q2 profits, Musk bets on self-driving future, UAW leader met with Biden

- July 21, 2023
Inside Automotive  Female car buyers: how dealers underestimate women — Lena Bourgeois | Equifax Women make up one of the largest car buyer demographics in the U.S., but many dealers are still...
President Biden met privately with Shawn Fain, leader of the UAW, as the automotive industry prepares for the possibility of a labor strike.

UAW chief Fain meets privately with President Biden amidst contract fight

- July 20, 2023
President Biden met privately with Shawn Fain, leader of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, on July 19 as the automotive industry prepares for the possibility of a labor strike. Biden...