TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


direct sales

Rivian and Lucid direct sales model legal in Illinois, judge rules

- January 6, 2023
An Illinois judge has dismissed a dealership-backed lawsuit targeting the state's allowance of the direct sales model. The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association was set to argue that the secretary of state's...
Articles Headlines
Automotive Ventures EVs startups connected car Buick CES

Stellantis speeds towards ‘agency model’ for European dealer network

- December 2, 2022
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News
Automotive Ventures EVs startups connected car Buick CES

How an auto retailing ‘agency model’ could impact your car dealership

- October 7, 2022
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News

NADA Chairman Mike Alford on EVs, OEM direct sales, and supply issues

- August 11, 2022
It has been an incredible time in retail automotive for car dealers. Sales have been strong, considering the inventory crisis, and profits continue to soar. Today on Inside Automotive, we’re...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Automotive Ventures EVs startups connected car Buick CES

Agency model presses on in markets outside of the U.S. plus the companies to watch: Collabtic & EDRV

- August 5, 2022
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Daily Automotive News Future of Automotive

VADA Pres. Don Hall: ‘We must pull together’ to preserve the future of franchise dealers

- June 17, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. Joining the show is Don Hall, the President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. Today, Hall shares...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Automotive Ventures EVs startups connected car Buick CES

Automakers continue to push agency model in Europe and J.D. Power acquires new F&I tools

- June 3, 2022
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News
Automotive Ventures EVs startups connected car Buick CES

OEMs shuffle dealer network in Europe to make way for direct sales

- May 27, 2022
Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the...
Future of Automotive Daily Automotive News
GNYADA

GNYADA Pres. Mark Schienberg on electric cars, OEM direct sales, and the New York Auto Show

- May 9, 2022
Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome back Mark Schienberg, President of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association or GNYADA to discuss this year’s New York Auto Show...
Daily Automotive News Featured

CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas discusses the biggest concerns for Calif. dealers in today’s market

- August 27, 2021
Last time we spoke to Brian Maas, President of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), he expressed his concerns about Volvo's plans to move its EV sales online. On today's...
Daily Automotive News Featured

Latest Articles

Weekly roundup: FTC reveals names of dealers warned over deceptive pricing, New-vehicle sales hold steady in May, Scout Motors to bring 1,200 jobs to new HQ
Latest Articles 05/30/26

Weekly roundup: FTC reveals names of dealers warned over deceptive pricing, New-vehicle sales hold steady in May, Scout Motors to bring 1,200 jobs to new HQ

CBT News heads to Washington, D.C., to host Auto Leadership Summit
Latest Articles 05/29/26

CBT News to host Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance June 16 in Washington, D.C.

FTC names the 97 dealerships and groups it warned about deceptive pricing
Latest Articles 05/29/26

FTC names the 97 dealerships and groups it warned about deceptive pricing

Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari of Denver in Colorado
Latest Articles 05/29/26

Woodhouse Auto Family acquires Ferrari of Denver in Colorado

Stellantis targets Pro One growth, Toyota halts Lexus EV, NHTSA probes Rivian suspension failures
Latest Articles 05/29/26

Stellantis targets Pro One growth, Toyota halts Lexus EV, NHTSA probes Rivian suspension failures

Stellantis Pro One targets 30% growth with commercial vehicle and services expansion
Latest Articles 05/29/26

Stellantis Pro One targets 30% growth with commercial vehicle and services expansion

Toyota halts next-generation Lexus EV amid slowing demand
Latest Articles 05/29/26

Toyota halts next-gen Lexus EV amid slowing demand

NHTSA investigates nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles over rear suspension failures
Latest Articles 05/29/26

NHTSA investigates nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles over rear suspension failures

Oil prices drop as U.S. reaches deal with Iran, pending Trump's approval
Latest Articles 05/29/26

Oil prices drop as U.S. reaches deal with Iran, pending Trump’s approval

Honda's Racing spirit is driving the future of hybrid vehicles
Latest Articles 05/29/26

Honda’s Racing Spirit is driving the future of hybrid vehicles