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

Asbury completes $1.2 billion acquisition of Jim Koons dealership group.

Asbury completes $1.2 billion acquisition of Jim Koons dealership group

- December 12, 2023
Asbury Automotive Group has now fully acquired Jim Koons Automotive Companies, one of the largest privately-owned dealership groups in the U.S., for $1.2 billion. The sale brings 20 dealerships representing 29...
Ford plans to cut F-150 Lightning production in half as the industry faces normalizing ICE sales and unexpectedly low EV demand.

Ford cuts F-150 Lightning production on slowing EV demand

- December 12, 2023
Ford plans to cut production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in response to lower-than-anticipated EV demand in the U.S. The Detroit automaker said it would reduce its annual production target...
Auto loan access declined in November disrupting months of recovery, as lenders, consumers and dealers grappled with economic challenges.

Auto loan access hits speed bump in November after months of recovery

- December 11, 2023
Auto loan access declined in November after multiple months of improving conditions, according to Cox Automotive's Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index. After hitting a peak in the summer of 2022, auto...
Several car makers may produce hybrid vehicles to meet demand and comply with federal regulations on fuel economy and emissions.

Hybrid cars gain traction as automakers navigate EV transition

- December 11, 2023
Several car makers are more closely considering producing hybrid cars and trucks to meet consumers' growing demand and avoid incurring penalties from federal fuel economy and emissions regulations. Automakers are investing...
Ohio has become the first state to use funds awarded by the Biden Administration to build an electric vehicle charging station.

Ohio first state to open electric vehicle charging station with federal funds

- December 11, 2023
The first of the Biden Administration's government-funded electric vehicle charging stations has officially opened in Ohio following a two-year wait. The EV charging station opened last Friday, December 8, off I-70...
Karl Brauer joins Inside Automotive to share his insights into the 2023 electric vehicle market and where the segment is headed.

Why the electric vehicle market is taking forever to grow — Karl Brauer | iSeeCars.com

- December 11, 2023
The electric vehicle market has faced a tough year in 2023, with the initial excitement among automakers, consumers and dealers giving way to frustration and disappointment. What are the factors...
In this article, we debunk some AI myths, explore its role in the dealership, and discover why striking the right balance is essential.

The truth about Goldilocks, AI and your dealership

- December 11, 2023
Let’s face it: technology is no longer a luxury for most of the world; it’s a necessity. Every industry has experienced drastic changes due to rapidly evolving technology in the...
The United Auto Workers union says that 30% of employees at Volkswagen's only U.S. plant have joined its efforts to unionize the car industry.

United Auto Workers scores initial victory at non-union Volkswagen plant

- December 8, 2023
The United Auto Workers union says 30% of Volkswagen employees at the company's Tennessee plant have joined the nationwide effort to organize labor across the automotive industry. It took only a...
Dealer optimism declined swiftly over the fourth quarter as the retail automotive community grappled with interest rates, inflation and sales.

Dealer optimism hits new lows as industry adjusts to post-pandemic economy

- December 8, 2023
Dealer optimism dropped significantly in the fourth quarter as the retail automotive sector wrestled with a normalizing car market and an oppressive economic climate. According to Cox Automotive's Q4 Dealer Sentiment...
Tech YouTuber Faiz Aly joins Inside Automotive to discuss his experience attending the Cybertruck launch event.

Tech YouTuber Faiz Aly shares highlights from Tesla’s Cybertruck event

- December 8, 2023
Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck is now officially here, following the electric vehicle brand's recent launch party. However, between the company's growing list of controversies and the polygonal pickup's chaotic production history,...


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