Tag: car dealerships
The time is now for F&I transparency
Even before the pandemic, the auto industry was undergoing a transformation. Operations like CarMax and Carvana were delivering "no surprise" experiences to customers, while Tesla sought to skip...
What dealers can expect in the fourth-quarter of 2023 – Joe...
As we round out the third quarter of 2023, the big story is the ongoing labor negotiations, as the outcome could impact inventory worldwide....
GM supports EV battery startup as it focuses on inexpensive materials
General Motors has revealed it's investing in a Silicon Valley firm to assist it in accelerating the development of more affordable battery chemistry for...
Car owners less satisfied with aftermarket service providers
The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study revealed that overall satisfaction declined year over year in the study’s three segments: quick...
Tesla leads the pack for potential recalls over the next 30...
Nobody wants to get a recall notice, but more than 25 million vehicles were subject to over 400 automotive recalls last year. That number...
Tesla surpasses expectations with record-breaking deliveries
After cutting the price of its vehicles, Tesla released its Q1 2023 production and delivery figures. Which confirm that both hit new records and...
J.D. Power finds brand loyalty a top priority in leasing market
Recent data from Cox Automotive reveals that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in the U.S. in February was $48,763, around $12,000...
Murgado Automotive Group acquires 6 dealerships, LaFontaine adds Chevy store
According to the Q4 2022 Haig Report, which tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, dealership profits reach new peaks...
5 powerful words to use when interacting with customers
In the automotive industry, it's all about closing on a sale. Some people tend to convert every customer into a sale with decent grosses,...
Tesla’s Twitter fiasco, new J.D. Power insights, airbag recall continues
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AutoNation expands with RepairSmith to be the #1 leader in transportation solutions
AutoNation is set to acquire RepairSmith, a full-service mobile repair and maintenance...