Tag: automotive
How car dealers can combat catalytic converter theft
In the United States, catalytic converter thefts are still increasing in frequency. Thieves are finding ever more creative ways to perpetuate the crimes. Security...
Is this mistake costing your service drive lucrative business? – Michael...
We’re now in the second quarter of the year after a robust and profitable 2021 for many in the industry. Today on Inside Automotive,...
3 ways car dealers can prepare for Memorial Day Weekend this...
The unofficial start to summer is Memorial Day weekend, and it tends to be one of the busiest weekends in the US for vehicle sales. Before...
As EV startups shed value, mass-market brands take foothold in electric...
On Monday, Rivian Automotive's stock prices were bleeding red once again. Pre-market trading saw the startup EV truck maker's price hovering around $25 per share, down...
Sources say Hyundai plans to build EV plant in Georgia
This week, sources close to the matter said that Hyundai is planning on building an electric vehicle plant close to its existing facilities in Georgia. Specific...
Ford furthers investment in AV tech, DealerBuilt acquires marketing intelligence platform
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...
Soaring commodity costs signal price increases for vehicle parts
Over the past two years, commodity costs have spiked between 200 and 300%, and parts suppliers are feeling the heat. Bosch announced during their...
Fed raises interest rates by half a percentage point, aims to...
On Wednesday, May 4, the Federal Reserve announced another target interest rate hike intending to quell inflation wreaking havoc American economy. The Fed's target...
8 strategies for winning over out-of-warranty service customers
While the average passenger vehicle on the road in the U.S. today is increasing in age – hitting more than 12 years old in...
Lyft shares drop due to driver incentives and Q2 projections
Lyft shares dropped 25% this week after the rideshare service released its first-quarter results and announced it would likely not reach Wall Street's expectations for the...
