TSLA378.4004.68%
GM77.530-0.99%
F12.425-0.055%
RIVN16.780-0.17%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.260-0.22%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA399.880-3.14%
PAG159.535-0.465%
LAD274.640-1.75%
AN202.390-0.58%
GPI336.030-3.75%
ABG201.065-1.005%
SAH70.480-0.74%
TSLA378.4004.68%
GM77.530-0.99%
F12.425-0.055%
RIVN16.780-0.17%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.260-0.22%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA399.880-3.14%
PAG159.535-0.465%
LAD274.640-1.75%
AN202.390-0.58%
GPI336.030-3.75%
ABG201.065-1.005%
SAH70.480-0.74%
TSLA378.4004.68%
GM77.530-0.99%
F12.425-0.055%
RIVN16.780-0.17%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.260-0.22%
TM192.910-3.17%
CVNA399.880-3.14%
PAG159.535-0.465%
LAD274.640-1.75%
AN202.390-0.58%
GPI336.030-3.75%
ABG201.065-1.005%
SAH70.480-0.74%


future

transportation

What the proposed transportation bill would mean for the auto industry

- June 8, 2021
Last Friday, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled a $547 billion proposal that would be allocated to surface transportation, including improvements to damaged infrastructure and various clean energy...
Daily Automotive News Articles
rivi

General Motors pledges to be electric only by 2035, carbon neutral by 2040

- February 1, 2021
On Thursday, General Motors announced their pledge to become a carbon neutral company across their global operations by the year 2040. To that end, the North American carmaker also plans...
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sales

Carmakers Remain Hopeful Despite Disappointing Q2 Sales Results

- August 6, 2020
Though not unexpected, the continued downward trajectory of car sales this year still hurts. Overall, top brands such as Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and General Motors saw drops of over 30%...
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Deloitte

New Deloitte Report Examines the Pandemic’s Effect on the Future of Auto

- July 16, 2020
A new report by Deloitte Insights has been released that delves into the long-term effects that the novel coronavirus pandemic may have on the automotive industry. The report titled “How...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
future

Tech Trends that Signal the Future of Automotive Retail

- November 6, 2019
It was just 134 years ago in Mannheim that Karl Benz built the first automobile. Designs and manufacturing slowly morphed over the following century or so. Then, within the past...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Gen Z

Does Gen Z Really Prefer to Buy Online?

- August 26, 2019
There’s a lot of hype in the market about the impending death of brick-and-mortar dealerships. Tesla is banking on this supposed doomsday already by closing several of its retail locations...
Sales & Marketing Articles
customer

The Importance of Dealership Wayfinding and Design

- August 6, 2019
How does your dealership layout affect customer experience? Is the customer aware of all of the features your dealership has to offer and can they easily navigate to their desired...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
auto trends

Emerging Auto Trends in 2019 and What They Mean for Dealers

- May 2, 2019
As we finish the first quarter of 2019, this year is already shaping up to be a big one for the auto industry. While many are watching to see if...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Porsche

The Next Generation of Dealership Showrooms

- March 26, 2019
As we move into an era of self-driving cars and pervasive e-commerce, it seems that the current iteration of the automobile dealership is due for a makeover. With Tesla’s recent...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
Jim Ellis Auto Group

After Growing a Strong Business, Jim Ellis Auto Group is Now Focused On the Future

- November 20, 2018
The north area of Peachtree Boulevard in Atlanta is a mecca for car buyers. Tucked just inside of the city’s looping Interstate I-285, there are over a dozen auto dealerships in...
Management & Leadership Auto News

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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's profit drops 24% as tariffs, weak global demand persist 
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The latest JD Power-GlobalData forecast shows a decline in new car sales in April, but you can blame last year's tariff panic, not today's buyers.
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Autonomous
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