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%


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The 2026 Vistiq is expected to arrive at dealerships sometime in 2025. Information on features and pricing will be released next year.

Cadillac EV lineup now includes the 2026 Vistiq SUV

- December 14, 2023
Cadillac continued to expand its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio today with confirmation of the 2026 Vistiq. Slotted between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ, the Vistiq is a three-row SUV, and...
Since 2020, the share of new car dealers selling electric vehicles has risen from 16.5% to 55.1%, defying market headwinds and slow demand.

Number of new car dealers selling electric vehicles triples from 2020

- December 14, 2023
More than half of all car dealers are selling electric vehicles in 2023, according to automotive data platform iSeeCars. Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, the number of non-Tesla dealers...
From airfields to auto shops and beyond: discovering alternative pathways for finding service technicians in the retail automotive industry.

Hiring auto technicians: exploring alternative industries to recruit from

- December 14, 2023
Finding the right automotive technicians for your dealership can be challenging, especially when the pool of traditional candidates seems to have dried up. Yet, there's a wealth of untapped potential...
Tesla issued a recall affecting nearly 2 million models sold in the U.S. due to its Autopilot feature, which has caused nearly 1,000 crashes

Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles involving its Autopilot technology

- December 13, 2023
Austin-based EV maker Tesla recently issued a recall affecting nearly 2 million models sold in the U.S. due to its Autopilot feature, which has been involved in nearly 1,000 crashes....
Average new car prices declined in November to 98.3% of MSRP as incentives and discounts rose sharply from last year.

New car prices drop in November as incentives rise, Tesla hit hardest

- December 13, 2023
New car prices trended lower in November as the economy continued its post-pandemic balancing act, benefiting consumers but challenging dealer and automaker earnings. According to data from Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue...
The FTC has voted to pass the CARS rule, banning questionable fees and tactics in car sales but earning a harsh response from the NADA.

FTC and NADA clash over no-junk-fees CARS policy

- December 13, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to implement a new rule banning anti-consumer tactics and unwarranted fees in car sales, prompting a swift and critical response from the National...
Chris Graham is a seasoned professional in the car business, currently serving as the general sales manager at Mike Maroone Chevrolet.

40 Under 40 Honoree: Chris Graham | Mike Maroone Chevrolet

- December 13, 2023
Chris Graham is a seasoned professional in the car business, currently serving as the general sales manager at Mike Maroone Chevrolet West Palm Beach. Graham's tenure in the retail automotive...
Joining us on the latest episode of Inside Automotive is Jen Suzuki, sales trainer and the president of eDealer Solutions. 

Adapting your sales strategies to the current retail automotive market – Jen Suzuki

- December 13, 2023
The retail automotive sales industry has been facing several challenges, including changes in customer behavior and rising interest rates. As the year draws to a close, we are taking a...
Cross training can provide benefits for both departments, including empathy, better deals and stronger hiring.

3 reasons why it’s important to cross train sales & F&I

- December 13, 2023
Cross training in any business setting is always looked at as an important part of helping the entire team not only understand more about what one person or team must...
ambassadors

5 ways to turn customers into ambassadors for your dealership

- December 13, 2023
What is more powerful than well-drafted ad copy, video content, or a social media post about your dealership's discounts? You may be surprised to find that it has nothing to...


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