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Pressure is mounting on Stellantis and GM following the UAW strike at Ford's biggest and most profitable factory in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Ford’s unexpected UAW strike raises stakes for GM, Stellantis

- October 12, 2023
As contract negotiations continue, pressure is mounting on Stellantis and General Motors following the United Auto Workers strike at Ford's biggest and most profitable factory in Louisville, Kentucky.  According to summaries...
Tesla has lowered the base leasing prices for its Model 3 and Y by $90 and $100 a month, following a price cut that made the Model 3 the most affordable Tesla to date.

Tesla cuts Model 3/Y leasing prices, braces for 50% tax credit loss

- October 12, 2023
Tesla has lowered the base leasing prices for its Model 3 and Y by $90 and $100 a month, following a price cut that made the Model 3 the most...
Jessica Stafford joins Driving Solutions to discuss some surprising developments in the electric vehicle segment.

Predicting shifts in the electric vehicle segment — Jessica Stafford | Cox Automotive

- October 12, 2023
The electric vehicle segment has undeniably reshaped the way the automotive industry and its consumers think about mobility. However, while the technology is exciting, dealers are facing considerable headwinds in...
Rusty West joins Driving Solutions to discuss the importance of convenience and consistency in improving the dealership experience.

What car buyers expect from their dealership experience — Rusty West | Market Scan

- October 12, 2023
In this era of fast-paced technological innovation and evolving consumer expectations, the retail automotive industry has found itself at the crossroads of providing a traditional dealership experience or developing new...

GM strikes a deal with Canadian union, Mercedes robust Q3 sales, Stellantis new EV battery plant

- October 12, 2023
Inside Automotive  Predicting shifts in the electric vehicle segment — Jessica Stafford | Cox Automotive The electric vehicle segment has undeniably reshaped the way the automotive industry and its consumers think about...
Auto loan accessibility rose in September for the third straight month, although car buyers still face an uphill battle to secure credit.

Auto loan accessibility improves for third consecutive month in September

- October 11, 2023
Auto loan and credit accessibility improved for the third consecutive month in September, according to Cox Automotive's Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. After a slight decline in May, auto loan accessibility began...
Stellantis and Samsung SDI now plant to build two electric vehicle battery facilities in Indiana, with an estimated budget of $6.3 billion.

Stellantis and Samsung announce new electric vehicle battery plant

- October 11, 2023
Stellantis and Samsung SDI today announced plans to build another electric vehicle battery factory in Kokomo, Indiana. With this move, the companies will eventually operate two EV-related plants in the area,...
Kathryn Schifferle joins Driving Solutions to discuss the untapped potential of the commercial vehicle segment for car dealers.

Tapping into the commercial vehicle segment — Kathryn Schifferle | Work Truck Solutions

- October 11, 2023
  The automotive industry has experienced notable shifts in car buying behavior over the last five years, even in the commercial vehicle segment. Since 2022, fleet customers have been a primary...
Aaron Bickart joins Driving Solutions to discuss the crucial role leasing will play in boosting dealership revenues in the months to come.

Q4 strategies to boost dealership profits — Aaron Bickart | OfferLogix

- October 11, 2023
Vehicle inventories have grown over the last year as supply chains around the world have improved but at the expense of dealership profits. After all, the more vehicles there are...

BMW breaks EV sales record, Tesla cuts prices rival new gas cars, new partnership enhances AI semiconductors

- October 11, 2023
Inside Automotive  John Bergstrom on EVs, OEM relations, building an outstanding company culture, and more What do you get when you combine world-class company culture with 39 new car dealerships? Well, you...


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