Sales performance continues to be shaped by new technology but that can also introduce gaps in execution and accountability that go all the way to the top. On this episode of...
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Mercedes-Benz recalls 2026 GLC models over rear seat belt defect affecting child seat installation.
Ford recalls SUVs and pickups for seat belt attachment and gearshift issues linked...
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Semiconductor-linked helium shortages could reduce vehicle production and constrain automaker assembly capacity.
EVs and tech-heavy vehicles are most exposed due to semiconductor-intensive systems.
Dealers may see tighter...
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Independent shops are gaining share, but dealerships still lead at 42% overall service volume.
Dealerships win on expertise, OEM parts access, EV repairs, and stronger customer loyalty...
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Affordability improved for the fifth straight month, driven by income growth, steady pricing and higher incentives.
Median income gains reduced the weeks needed to buy a new...
The rise of negative equity challenges dealerships and customers alike. On today's episode of F&I Today, Paul Brown, Vice President of Ascent Dealer Services, explains how negative equity affects trade-in...
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CarMax posted mixed results in Q4, with slight growth but weaker profits, triggering a 14% stock drop
The company is shifting toward lower-priced, higher-mileage vehicles as affordability...
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Nissan targets 1 million U.S. sales by 2030, led by SUVs, Rogue Hybrid e-POWER and the return of the Xterra.
Global lineup cut from 56 to 45...
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Hyundai has ended the stop-sale on select 2026 Palisade and Palisade Hybrid trims.
A free software update is now available over the air or at dealerships.
The...
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Nissan cuts global models by 20%, streamlining inventory and making product offerings more consistent for U.S. dealers.
The return of hybrid versions of the Rogue and Xterra...