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%


EVs

EVs

Nearly one-third of car shoppers are checking out EVs

- November 3, 2021
Cars.com research suggests that 32% of car shoppers are now looking to get into EVs. For these car shoppers, there will be over 100 new EV models entering the market...
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How car dealers can best showcase their value on Twitter

- October 28, 2021
Virtually everyone in the automotive industry has been talking about the chip and inventory shortage and its impact. But not much talk has surrounded relief. What happens when the industry...
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Hertz

Hertz places largest fleet order of Tesla EVs to date

- October 26, 2021
Early on Monday, rental car company Hertz confirmed in a press release that they have ordered 100,000 Tesla EVs for their fleet operations. The deal is worth $4.2 billion, and...
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Tesla marks record deliveries in Q3, ninth straight profitable quarter

- October 22, 2021
Tesla’s earnings were reported to investors on October 20, and the financial results paint the last quarter as bright despite the ongoing pandemic and supply chain issues. For the ninth...
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Cooper

Lexus dealer Peter Cooper on the future of OEM ad associations

- October 20, 2021
Many dealers have dialed back their marketing efforts as we continue to deal with shortages and high profits in the industry. On today’s show, we’re discussing OEM ad associations and...
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Toyota

Toyota commits $3.4 billion to battery development in US

- October 19, 2021
On Monday, Toyota Motor North America unveiled a plan to spend billions of dollars on automotive battery development in the US. The carmaker also intends to build a new battery...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Jackson

CADA Pres. Tim Jackson on how his dealer members are managing the inventory squeeze

- October 15, 2021
Dealers have had less inventory on their lots which has been a large concern for many. So where do we go from here as we head into a new year...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Jason Stein

Jason Stein talks about new role, trends in the auto industry, and podcast on SiriusXM

- October 12, 2021
motormindz is expanding and recently added a familiar face! The automotive venture consultancy network named Jason Stein as President and Corporate Development Officer. Stein was previously a publisher of Automotive...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Tautges

COO Joe Tautges shares recap of CDK Global’s first conference

- October 11, 2021
CDK Global recently held its first conference known as CDK Connect, an event filled with industry experts, breakout sessions, and so much more. Joining us now to give us a...
Daily Automotive News Publishing Partners
Dealer of the Year

How TIME’s Dealer of the Year Rick DeSilva Jr. showed strong leadership during turbulent year

- October 6, 2021
For 10 years TIME in partnership with Ally has recognized new car dealers across the country for their performance and community service. This year, second-generation dealer, Rick DeSilva Jr. was...
Management & Leadership Featured

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