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 world of fixed ops is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay attention to the latest trends, you could find yourself lagging behind.

5 trends impacting your fixed ops profits and how to address them

- October 17, 2023
Since the dawn of the car business, dealerships have been focused primarily on selling cars. Fixed ops has often been an afterthought. Ironically, fixed ops profit margins are significantly higher...
Ford and Stellantis laid off additional workers at facilities in several states as the United Auto Workers strike enters its fifth week.

Stellantis, Ford lay off 1,250 employees after United Auto Workers update

- October 16, 2023
Stellantis and Ford launched a new wave of layoffs at facilities in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan as the United Auto Workers union enters its fifth week of strikes against...
Gabrielle Abinion was this year's recipient of the Ally Sees Her award from Ally Financial after becoming a dealer general manager at age 25.

Filipina dealership GM receives award from Ally Financial, NAMAD

- October 16, 2023
Ally Financial and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) have recognized Filipina dealership general manager Gabrielle Abinion for her inspirational leadership and work ethic. Abinion received the "Ally Sees...
Vicki Poponi and Steve Schmith join Driving Solutions to explain the importance of cloud marketing in a technologically evolving industry.

Introduction to cloud marketing: the power of personalized shopping

- October 16, 2023
Cloud marketing has become a normal but crucial facet of modern digital retail, but the automotive industry has yet to truly grasp its utility. To achieve long-term success, dealers and...
Paulo da Silva joins Driving Solutions to discuss automotive e-commerce and the need to prioritize digital retail in tPaulo da Silva joins Driving Solutions to discuss automotive e-commerce and the need to prioritize digital retail in the dealership.he dealership.

The increasing relevancy of automotive e-commerce — Paulo da Silva | Cox Automotive

- October 16, 2023
Selling cars and trucks online with automotive e-commerce is now a reality, but many dealers are still confused about whether digital retail is good for their businesses. After all, the...
By showcasing your EV knowledge, you can help electric car buyers have a more pleasant and effective experience on your sales floor.

What do electric car buyers want to know before the purchase?

- October 16, 2023
The car sales process has changed a lot in the last 15 to 20 years. Cars themselves have changed quite a bit in the same time period. With the introduction...
Electric vehicle sales accelerated for legacy automakers in the third quarter, raising new questions about the market's future top players.

Electric vehicle sales race forward in Q3, Tesla market share declines to 50%

- October 13, 2023
Electric vehicle sales accelerated for legacy automakers in the third quarter, raising new questions about the market's future top players. According to Cox Automotive, electric vehicle sales totaled 313,086 between July...
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain announced a "new phase" in the union's strike efforts against Detroit-Three automakers.

United Auto Workers changes update schedule in “new phase” for strike

- October 13, 2023
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain took to social media on Friday, October 13, to deliver updates on the union's ongoing strike against Detroit-Three automakers. The UAW chief's latest livestream comes...
I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us.It’s been a tough quarter for many of the legacy automakers. highways emissions

How this automotive startup is taking the complexity out of digital car repairs

- October 13, 2023
Welcome to another edition of The Future of Automotive, with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, where I put recent automotive and mobility news items into context in...

Weekly roundup: UAW strikes Ford’s biggest factory, auto loan trends, Shift Technologies goes bankrupt

- October 13, 2023
Earlier this week: Ford faced an unexpected UAW strike, sending ripples through its Detroit counterparts, GM and Stellantis. Meanwhile, auto loan accessibility witnessed its third consecutive month of improvement. Tesla,...


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