Tag: car business
Using AI to drive more fixed ops revenue
The fixed ops department is the lifeblood of most dealerships. But this vital profit center continuously faces challenges from rising customer expectations, ever-changing vehicle...
Ford scales back Michigan battery plant amid EV adoption struggles
Detroit automaker, Ford, is reducing its plans for a $3.5 billion battery facility in Michigan due to the slower-than-anticipated change in consumer preference toward...
Salvation Army and Toyota Lexus Dealership Association address Thanksgiving food insecurity
The growing issue of food poverty that families nationwide encounter during the Thanksgiving holiday was addressed by The Salvation Army and the Toyota Lexus...
Lucid unveils its electric Gravity SUV, offering 440 miles of range
The California-based startup Lucid has ventured into the lucrative and fiercely competitive SUV industry with its debut offering, the Gravity, built on the same...
Ford adjusts Michigan battery plant strategy, Lucid debuts electric SUV, Toyota...
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Actionable steps to improve diversity within the dealership — Fernando Varela | Varela Group
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate diversity...
How this Texas dealership is revolutionizing the sector – Evelyn Sames...
Texas’s oldest dealership, and one of the oldest in the nation, belongs to the family-owned Sames Auto Group. Since its start in 1910, the...
Building rapport with prospective car buyers over the phone
Developing strong rapport with potential car buyers over the phone is crucial for sales professionals in the automotive industry. It involves establishing a genuine...
Ford pulls back on dealer EV mandates, robust repair orders in...
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How this Texas dealership is revolutionizing the sector – Evelyn Sames | Sames Auto Group
Texas’s oldest dealership, and one of the oldest in...
Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe becomes chief product officer, replacing Nick Kalayjian
Rivian announced on November 20 that CEO RJ Scaringe would take direct control of all product development, effective immediately, as the electric vehicle manufacturer...
Ford lowers standards for dealers in optional EV certification program
Ford has lowered the requirements for dealers to participate in its voluntary electric vehicle certification program in response to 26 dealers' claims stating that...