Force Marketing and automotiveMastermind announce new data partnership that could change the auto marketing landscape

Jaelyn Campbell - July 2, 2025

On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, we spoke with John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Force Marketing, and Aaron Baldwin, CEO of automotiveMastermind, about their newly announced data partnership. This collaboration...

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U.S. light-vehicle retail sales slowed in June after consumers rushed to buy before a 25% tariff on imports took effect.

U.S. auto sales slow in June despite strong Q2 results from GM and Ford

Ashby Lincoln - July 2, 2025

U.S. light-vehicle retail sales slowed significantly in June after substantial gains earlier in the spring, when consumers rushed to buy before a 25% tariff on imports took effect. Mixed second-quarter...

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Toyota is aiming to increase the output of the gas-powered and hybrid Grand Highlander SUV, amid softening EV demand.

Toyota delays EV SUV to focus on gas-powered Grand Highlander

Jaelyn Campbell - July 2, 2025

Toyota is delaying its U.S. electric vehicle (EV) production timeline by more than a year, shifting plans to build a new electric SUV from Indiana to its Georgetown, Kentucky, plant....

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Jaguar's vehicle sales in Europe dropped by an alarming 97.5% year-over-year in April 2025, with just 49 units registered.

Jaguar’s European sales crash amid controversial rebrand

Ashby Lincoln - July 1, 2025

According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (AECA), Jaguar's vehicle sales in Europe dropped by an alarming 97.5% year-over-year in April 2025, with just 49 units registered compared...

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Tesla’s highly anticipated robotaxi launch failed to move the market, with shares rising just 0.5% for the week as investors shift their focus

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to fall up to 20% amid weak demand

Jaelyn Campbell - July 1, 2025

Tesla is expected to report another decline in quarterly deliveries on Wednesday, with Wall Street analysts forecasting second-quarter deliveries between 355,000 and 386,000 units—a year-over-year drop of up to 20%....

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How tailored customer experiences drive loyalty and sales in 2025

Jaelyn Campbell - June 30, 2025

In today’s fiercely competitive auto market, personalized customer interactions aren’t just a nice-to-have; they’re essential. On the latest episode of Loyalty-Based Sales Strategies, Jen Suzuki, President of eDealer Solutions, reveals how dealerships...

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Dealer M&A surges despite market headwinds – Dave Cantin | DCG

Jaelyn Campbell - June 24, 2025

Despite macroeconomic challenges like tariffs and high interest rates, the dealership buy-sell market remains strong and opportunistic, according to Dave Cantin, President and CEO of the Dave Cantin Group (DCG)....

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Brian Benstock on how AI and data unlock ‘acres of diamonds’ for dealership growth

Jaelyn Campbell - June 23, 2025

As the automotive industry navigates unprecedented uncertainty, dealers must shift from incremental thinking to exponential strategies, especially around artificial intelligence and data mining. On today’s episode of Thriving in Chaos,...

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Fed holds rates steady as economic outlook dims

Jaelyn Campbell - June 20, 2025

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after its fourth Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025, maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25–4.50% for the fourth consecutive time....

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VinFast has opened its first authorized dealership in California, marking a major milestone in the EV maker’s U.S. expansion strategy.

VinFast launches first California dealership to accelerate U.S. EV expansion

Staff Writer - June 20, 2025

VinFast has opened its first authorized dealership in California, marking a major milestone in the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker’s U.S. expansion strategy. The San Diego-based store, operated by Sunroad...

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Force Marketing and automotiveMastermind announce new data partnership that could change the auto marketing landscape

U.S. auto sales slow in June despite strong Q2 results from GM and Ford

Toyota delays EV SUV to focus on gas-powered Grand Highlander

Jaguar’s European sales crash amid controversial rebrand

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to fall up to 20% amid weak demand

How tailored customer experiences drive loyalty and sales in 2025

Dealer M&A surges despite market headwinds – Dave Cantin | DCG

Brian Benstock on how AI and data unlock ‘acres of diamonds’ for dealership growth

Fed holds rates steady as economic outlook dims

VinFast launches first California dealership to accelerate U.S. EV expansion

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