TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


Automotive Industry Trends

The UAW has confirmed it has reached a tentative agreement with Ford at the company's Kentucky Truck Plant, narrowly avoiding a strike.

UAW strike on hold after Ford reaches tentative agreement with union

- February 21, 2024
Ford has reached a tentative agreement with United Auto Workers (UAW) members at its Kentucky Truck Plant, narrowly avoiding the deadline to prevent another labor strike. Earlier this week, the UAW...
Fixed-ops revenue and demand increased in January, offsetting declines in new and used vehicle prices and buying dealer revenues.

Dealership service revenue increases in January

- February 21, 2024
Fixed-ops revenue and service demand ticked up in January, offsetting the impact of declining car prices seen throughout the month. Data from Cox Automotive indicates that dealership service teams saw more...
Christine Vinatieri-Erickson joins Inside Automotive to discuss how the SDADA and the SDTA are tackling issues facing dealers and truckers.

How state dealer associations are tackling EV headwinds — Christine Vinatieri-Erickson

- February 21, 2024
On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Christine Vinatieri-Erickson, president of the South Dakota Auto Dealer Association (SDADA) and the South Dakota Trucking Association (SDTA)....
Ford has offered discounts on multiple Mach-E variants shortly after Tesla's decision to slash prices for the Model Y.

Ford discounts electric Mach-E as EV competition heats up

- February 20, 2024
Ford has cut prices on last year's Mach-E lineup as it looks to boost competition with Tesla and improve upon its marginal electric vehicle market share. The automaker introduced discounts of...
Wholesale used vehicle prices declined from January as did supply, possibly signaling an unexpected surge in pre-owned demand.

Wholesale used vehicle prices dip in early February but demand rises

- February 20, 2024
Wholesale used vehicle values declined in the first two weeks of February, following similar drops in listing prices and inventory levels seen across the pre-owned market throughout January. According to Cox...
On the first episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies with Jen Suzuki, we examine the role greetings play in the sales process.

How to greet customers on the phone or in the service department

- February 20, 2024
Welcome to the first episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies with Jen Suzuki on CBT News! In this series, Suzuki, president of eDealer Solutions, veteran sales coach, and NADA Academy guest...
The UAW plans to strike Ford's Kentucky Truck plant as early as this week over a months-long labor contract delay.

UAW to strike Ford’s Kentucky plant over five-month contract delay

- February 19, 2024
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union says it will go on strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant as early as this week if the automaker fails to sign a contract...
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to lower strict emission standards proposed last year, effectively slowing the EV transition.

EPA to re-evaluate tailpipe emission standards after industry pushback

- February 19, 2024
The Biden Administration is planning to relax strict tailpipe emission standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last year in an effort to slow down the U.S. automotive industry's...
350 seats are available at AgRally HQ for this once-a-year celebration, 250 of those reserved for this exclusive dealer experience.

AgRally Dealer Experience: exclusive, VIP access limited to just 125 dealers

- February 19, 2024
Where in the automotive industry will you ever have a chance to learn what it really takes to sell trucks in the agriculture community? While doing it, hanging out with...
Cruise has lost yet another key leader as it continues to navigate the fallout of a mishandled traffic incident last October.

Cruise VP of robotaxi hardware development abruptly resigns

- February 16, 2024
Carl Jenkins, senior vice president for autonomous vehicle platforms at General Motors' Cruise robotaxi division, has resigned, marking the latest in a series of leadership withdrawals at the embattled self-driving...


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