Tag: OEMS
How automotive manufacturers can create resilient supply chains in uncertain times
2022 is off to an unexpected start. While it may have seemed that disruptions in supply chains are lessening as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed,...
Are OEM direct-to-consumer sales platforms killing dealer innovation?
The STAR Standard is a standard for data exchange between OEMs and the vendor community. Its committee is made up of OEMs, vendors, and...
GM launches Commercial Growth Strategies and Operations division, Steve Hill to...
On Monday, General Motors announced that a new organization has been created, Commercial Growth Strategies and Operations, to oversee current operations across all brands...
In the first year of merger, Stellantis profits $15 billion
On Wednesday, Stellantis posted their 2021 financial results, denoting the company’s first ‘full’ year of business since Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group merged...
Where does the semiconductor chip shortage stand today?
With modern cars sometimes needing thousands of semiconductor chips to run the various electronics, automakers are still feeling the effects of the shortage. Today’s...
How will the Right to Repair bill affect car dealerships?
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill. intends to give consumers the blanket coverage under federal law to have their vehicle repaired...
EV recalls continue to hinder route to mass adoption
Recalls continue to hamper EVs, and being the world’s highest-volume electric car maker doesn’t seem to make it any easier. Tesla has issued two...
Ford valuation breaks $100 billion for the first time as Wall...
On Thursday, Ford’s stock price coasted upward to just over $25 per share, pushing its market value past the $100 billion-dollar mark for the...
Why calculating rebates and incentives differently can increase car dealer profitability
2021 was a robust and profitable year for many dealers and OEMs despite the industry’s shortages. But as automakers continue to scale back on...
What is driving record M&A activity in the automotive industry? Erin...
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back the Founder and Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors, Erin Kerrigan, to walk us through the latest...
