TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


electric cars

Autonomy

How subscription startup Autonomy is reducing consumer doubt about electric cars — Scott Painter | Founder & CEO

- September 6, 2022
Early this year, NextCar rebranded as subscription startup Autonomy, which allows consumers to ‘subscribe’ to electric vehicles month-to-month for an all-in fee. Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome...
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Buick

General Motors will offer buyouts to Buick dealers that don’t want electric cars

- September 2, 2022
General Motors revealed on Friday that it is offering buyouts to US Buick dealers who don't want to engage in the brand's shift to only selling domestically produced all electric...
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EV batteries

EV battery materials are in short supply — how are automakers responding?

- September 1, 2022
EV experts are not hopeful that the shortages of rare earth metals used in EV batteries will improve in the next few years. More and more top players in the...
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sales objections

How to provide a top-notch customer experience when handling sales objections — Josh Braun

- August 30, 2022
Are you struggling with price-based objections from your customers? Today on Inside Automotive, we learn more about how to lower consumer resistance from an expert in the field. We’re pleased...
Sales & Marketing Featured
korean automakers

S. Korean automakers share concerns over US Inflation Reduction Act

- August 30, 2022
South Korean officials will meet with agents from the US Trade Representative's office and the US Treasury to express "concerns" about the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Joe Biden on August 16. Officials are...
Articles Headlines
Honda

Honda, LG Energy prepare to build $4 billion EV battery plant in the US

- August 30, 2022
In a recently released statement, Honda Motor Company and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solutions plan to invest $4.4 billion in a US battery plant to build lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. A location...
Articles Headlines
manufacturing

How the Inflation Reduction Act plans to boost domestic EV production

- August 29, 2022
Recent reports have predicted how converting combustion engines to electric motors could significantly reduce US-sited OE manufacturers' engineering and manufacturing labor forces.   According to an article on the Business Insider site,...
Daily Automotive News Articles
direct-to-consumer

Dealer Andy Wright weighs in on OEM direct-to-consumer selling models

- August 25, 2022
We are hearing even more buzz surrounding the direct-to-consumer model that EV makers and some of the top OEMs are proposing, but many car dealers still aren’t on board. Today...
Management & Leadership Featured
Bozard Ford Lincoln

COO Ed Roberts discusses shifting to a pre-order model at Bozard Ford Lincoln

- August 23, 2022
Almost everyone in retail automotive is experiencing or talking about high-profit margins and low vehicle inventory. On this edition of Inside Automotive, we’re talking to Ed Roberts, Chief Operations Officer...
Management & Leadership Featured
EV buyers

Barriers and opportunities the auto industry must address to achieve an all-electric future

- August 19, 2022
Popular media would have us believe that the automotive industry is on a smooth and rapid transition to EVs. At the same time, governments across the globe set execution dates...
Daily Automotive News Articles

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Stellantis to prioritize four core brands in turnaround strategy, sources say The automaker plans to shift funding toward Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat while maintaining its broader portfolio. On the Dash: Expect increased product investment and marketing support for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat. Regional and niche brands may see reduced volume but more targeted positioning and shared platforms. Platform-sharing and rebadging strategies could affect inventory mix and model differentiation. Stellantis will concentrate most of its investment on four core brands as CEO Antonio Filosa pushes a turnaround strategy set for release May 21, according to a Reuters exclusive. The automaker has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat as its priority brands. It will allocate a “material increase” in funding to them, driven by their stronger global sales and profitability, marking a shift away from the company’s previous approach of distributing investment more evenly across its portfolio. Sign up for CBT News’ daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox. Stellantis will retain its 14-brand lineup, the largest in the industry, and will not shut down underperforming marques. Instead, the company will reposition secondary brands such as Citroën, Opel and Alfa Romeo to operate in regional or niche roles. These brands will rely on shared platforms and technology developed by the core brands while maintaining distinct styling and market identity. The strategy comes as Stellantis works to regain market share in the United States and Europe while facing growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The company earlier reported a 22.2 billion-euro charge tied to scaling back its EV plans, underscoring the urgency of the strategic shift. Its market valuation has also declined significantly in recent months. To support the transition, Stellantis will expand its use of shared “multi-energy” platforms that support electric, hybrid and internal combustion (ICE) vehicles. Additionally, the company is evaluating rebadging strategies and joint development programs, including collaborations with its Chinese partner, Leapmotor. Executives and investors backing the plan expect the increased focus on core brands to improve efficiency and strengthen financial performance. Analysts say Stellantis could still consider further consolidation if results fall short of expectations. Meta description (140 characters) Stellantis to boost funding for Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat, shifting strategy while maintaining its 14-brand global portfolio.
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Hyundai takes full control of Boston Dynamics as robotics strategy accelerates
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