Tag: automotive industry insights
Biden Administration relaxes fuel economy proposal, slows down EV transition
President Biden dialed back fuel economy regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would have forced U.S. automakers to rapidly transition away...
Former car dealer Bernie Moreno takes Ohio GOP Senate nomination
Veteran car dealer Bernie Moreno has earned the Republican nomination for Ohio's upcoming Senate election, several months after receiving an endorsement from GOP presidential...
Stellantis forges partnership with CARB in ambitious sustainability drive
Stellantis recently announced that it has partnered with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as part of its Dare Forward 2030 business strategy. This...
Holman acquires Leith Automotive Group in its biggest retail acquisition yet
Holman, a leading global automotive services provider, has acquired Leith Automotive Group, headquartered in North Carolina. This marks Holman's biggest retail acquisition in its...
Rivian owners to access Tesla Superchargers with free adapters
Rivian owners will be able to access Tesla Supercharger locations to charge their electric trucks and SUVs starting from March 19. This was discovered...
Volkswagen Tennessee plant workers push unionization efforts forward
Workers at Volkswagen Tennessee facility have submitted a petition to the National Labor Relations Board on March 18, asking for a vote to join...
How successful salespeople get leads and close deals in a competitive...
With the car market becoming increasingly consumer-friendly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, dealership salespeople must prepare themselves for a more normalized environment....
New vehicle affordability hits highest point in 2.5 years—prices, rates decline
New vehicle affordability improved marginally in February as prices and interest rates declined and income growth continued, reflecting the car market's slow but steady...
Tesla settles racial discrimination lawsuit for millions
Austin-based EV maker Tesla has reached a settlement to resolve a case involving racial discrimination.
In 2015, a federal jury awarded Owen Diaz, a black elevator...
Trump promises 100% tariff on China-backed cars crossing Mexican border
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has promised to charge 100% tariffs on vehicles built in Mexico at facilities owned by Chinese automakers should he win...