How ‘The Good GM’ built a social media strategy around authenticity
Social media has quickly become a major part of how dealerships connect with consumers, but JC Prats (aka The Good GM) uses it for more than just selling cars. The...
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Jim O’Connor, former Ford Division and Lincoln-Mercury president, dies at 83
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Jim O'Connor, former Ford Division and Lincoln-Mercury president, has died at 83
He led Ford Division, Lincoln-Mercury and Ford of Canada over 40 years at Ford
O'Connor...
Compliance in your pocket: Radar by Auto AI is now on the App Store and Google Play
Auto AI has released its Radar compliance platform for iPhone and Android, adding notifications on the phones of everyone responsible for a store's advertising to the existing web dashboard. The...
Cable Dahmer Automotive Group acquires Dale Willey Chevrolet GMC
Cable Dahmer Automotive Group has added a Chevrolet and GMC dealership in Lawrence, Kansas, through its acquisition of Dale Willey Chevrolet GMC from Greg Maurer. The deal closed September 24,...
Trump administration to cut 2031 fuel economy target to 34.5 mpg
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The new rules put the projected 2031 fleetwide fuel economy average at about 34.5 mpg, down from roughly 50.4 mpg projected under the 2024 standards.
Lower requirements...
Ford F-150 production halted at 2 plants amid parts shortage
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Ford halted F-150 production at Dearborn Truck Plant through Sept. 30, affecting roughly 3,500 to 4,000 workers.
Kansas City Assembly has canceled 15 F-150 shifts since Sept....
California dealers face new pricing and disclosure rules Oct. 1
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California dealers must disclose a vehicle's total price in ads and first written replies starting Oct. 1.
Used-car buyers can cancel within three days on vehicles priced...
Iran conflict driving up oil costs, squeezing fixed ops margins
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Iran conflict disruptions are cutting oil suppliers' notice before price hikes to days, not weeks.
Dealers now pay $5 to $7 more per oil change than they...
Anticipating your dealership’s logistics costs
Most dealerships track vehicle acquisition expenses down to the dollar, yet dealership logistics costs remain scattered across departments where nobody owns the total. One portion sits in the new-vehicle department as inbound freight, while another lives...
Weekly roundup: Chinese vehicle ban bill stalls in Senate, NADA fights REPAIR Act, GM Defense lands major contract modification
ICYMI: Chinese vehicle ban bill stalls in Senate; sponsors seek passage next week. NADA urges Congress to reject the REPAIR Act, which expands repair data access. GM Defense won a...
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