TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%
TSLA426.0108.16%
GM78.7901.58%
F14.9301.26%
RIVN14.2200.07%
CYD57.3501.69%
HMC26.4700.21%
TM189.080-0.58%
CVNA68.2803.89%
PAG164.7303%
LAD276.5802.05%
AN189.9803.55%
GPI326.1806.07%
ABG187.7202.34%
SAH78.1602.26%


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Monthly CPO sales improved over last year in November while falling only 0.6% from October, compared to 12.8% in the used vehicle market.

CPO sales show resilience in final weeks of 2023

- December 19, 2023
Sales of certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles increased in November on a year-over-year basis but fell just short of October's pace as the retail automotive sector contends with modest end-of-year slowdowns...
Trevor Milton, Nikola's founder, was given a four-year prison sentence. Earlier a jury found him guilty of deceiving investors.

Judge finds Nikola founder guilty of defrauding investors, remains free on bail

- December 19, 2023
On December 18, Trevor Milton, the founder of Nikola, an electric and hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer, was given a four-year prison sentence. Earlier this year, a jury found him guilty of...
Kevin Tynan joins Inside Automotive to share his predictions for the New Year and take a look back at the last 12 months of car sales.

The profit and inventory trends dealers will see in the New Year — Kevin Tynan | Bloomberg Intelligence

- December 19, 2023
After a tumultuous year, dealers are speculating over what the New Year has in store for the retail automotive sector. Will the industry continue to see pre-pandemic conditions return, or...
Jonathan Jordan and Zach Williams join Driving Solutions to show how JM&A Group's Virtual F&I solution can improve the car-buying experience.

How virtual F&I improves the in-store car-buying experience

- December 19, 2023
Throughout the year, dealership financing and insurance (F&I) departments have been navigating tough issues from high interest rates to increased frustrations with the car-buying experience. Going into 2024, dealers will...
Electric vehicles sales are now projected to reach 16.7 million units in 2024, down from 17.5 million earlier this year.

Researchers slash electric vehicle sales forecasts for 2024

- December 18, 2023
While electric vehicle sales are still on track to grow in 2024, analysts have grown more cautious toward the segment following a disappointing year of unexpectedly timid demand and disillusionment...
Honda/Acura offers a program for a cost-effective way to purchase vehicles. Choose from CPO cars from 2018 to the current year.

Acura and Honda launch CPO leasing program aimed at young buyers

- December 18, 2023
With vehicle prices on the rise, affordability has become a growing concern for several buyers. To help address this issue, American Honda believes it found a solution by launching a...
NHTSA acting director, Ann Carlson, announced that she was resigning effective December 26.

NHTSA’s acting head reveals resignation amidst stricter fuel economy standards

- December 18, 2023
On December 15, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) interim director, Ann Carlson, announced that she was resigning, effective December 26. Before her departure, she oversaw the agency's investigations...
Dealers maintained carefully balanced inventories in November as the used vehicle segment grappled with lower sales and prices.

Used vehicle market holds course in November, sales and prices weaken

- December 18, 2023
November was a predominantly stable month for the used vehicle market, even though sales volumes, pricing and inventory levels trended in unsatisfactory directions. According to Cox Automotive, dealers sold an estimated...
Tony Gomez joins Driving Solutions to discuss the need for revitalized training programs in the retail automotive industry.

Improve your customer service and retention with the right training — Tony Gomez | Quantum⁵

- December 18, 2023
 Training is a crucial component of any dealership's success, often determining the business's ability to provide competitive service and retain customers. Unfortunately, many dealers rely on outdated educational practices that...
New vehicle supply rose 57% year-over-year over November and into December, with some automakers adjusting production rates in response.

New vehicle supply reaches two-year high in early December

- December 15, 2023
New vehicle supply has made a substantial recovery throughout 2023, culminating in December's initial inventory total of 2.56 million units, the highest levels seen since early 2021. That number represents a...


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