Tag: OEM
Hyundai CCO Dana White on leadership and mentoring more women in...
As the former assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Dana W. White has worked with various leadership teams throughout her career. Earlier this year, she was named as chief communications officer at Hyundai North America and most recently, named to the Women in Automotive board. Today, White joins us to discuss leadership […]
Volvo Car USA makes long-term investment in auto technicians with new...
Auto technician tools can be a huge expense to someone early in their career and many can be burdened and go into debt because of it. Now, Volvo Car USA is trying to change that. The company recently announced a program to alleviate the expense and also encourage auto technicians in the industry. Here to […]
Why Your Dealership Can No Longer Use a General Approach to...
At NADA 2020 in sunny Las Vegas, host Jim Fitzpatrick was joined by Tom Murphy, Founder and CEO of Scilicet and Dave Zuchowski, Former...
General Motors is Transforming Itself to Reflect a Transforming Industry
When it comes to foresight, General Motors is proving itself to be a leading Seer of Automotives. In a year when other Titans of the industry saw losses, the company came out ahead, and are projected to grow stronger, largely in part to some smart moves they’ve been making. Some of these come as relatively […]
Ford and Volkswagen Join Forces
Volkswagon AG and Ford set the auto industry abuzz, announcing they’ve come to agreements regarding an alliance. According to Volkswagen, the plan is for the two companies to join forces in designing and manufacturing trucks and cars, with hopes to release the new vehicles as early as 2022. Said Volkswagon CEO, Herbert Diess, “Volkswagen and Ford […]
General Motors Names Mark Reuss President
General Motors is ringing in the new year with a new president. Thursday the company announced that Mark L. Reuss, a GM veteran, would assume the role immediately. The fifty-five-year-old Reuss has held several positions within the company, including executive director of the Performance Division. In addition to having spent the entirety of his career […]
Why Some Auto Manufacturers are Sticking with Sedans While Others Turn...
It’s no secret that some titans of the Auto Manufacturers are switching focus away from cars and towards trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. Earlier this year, Ford cut almost all its North American car offerings, citing “declining consumer demand and product profitability” as a reason in their first quarter statement this year. Most recently, General Motors announced […]
Are OEM Recalls Effecting Overall Dealership Sales?
Last week the Center for Auto Saftey (CAS) published a demand for a recall of faulty KIA and Hyundai vehicles. Their demand is due to the large number of non-collision fires caused by 2011-2014 Kia Sorentos, Kia Optimas, Hyundai Sonatas, Hyundai Santa Fes, and 2010-2015 Kia Souls. At this time, the company is resisting the […]
How Well Do Your Employees Know Your Dealership’s OEM?
Working in a dealership requires dedication and commitment. Whether a GM, a salesperson, or even a lot technician, the day-to-day objectives of each position in the dealership demand hard work and attention to detail. There is little time to think about anything happening outside of the dealership. The primary objectives usually revolve around putting people […]
Imported Vehicle Prices Remained Flat Through July | Three Keys to...
Today on CBTNews.com – Thursday, August 16th, 2018:
The Three Keys to Attracting and Retaining Talent at Your Dealership - James Boening, Audi South Atlanta
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