TSLA388.920-5.54%
GM76.935-0.705%
F14.145-0.035%
RIVN16.835-0.965%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7500.86%
TM179.2502.33%
CVNA69.620-0.97%
PAG206.2205.82%
LAD341.2759.905%
AN209.5606.02%
GPI329.0509.65%
ABG227.3458.915%
SAH102.9903.26%
TSLA388.920-5.54%
GM76.935-0.705%
F14.145-0.035%
RIVN16.835-0.965%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7500.86%
TM179.2502.33%
CVNA69.620-0.97%
PAG206.2205.82%
LAD341.2759.905%
AN209.5606.02%
GPI329.0509.65%
ABG227.3458.915%
SAH102.9903.26%
TSLA388.920-5.54%
GM76.935-0.705%
F14.145-0.035%
RIVN16.835-0.965%
CYD44.610-1.26%
HMC28.7500.86%
TM179.2502.33%
CVNA69.620-0.97%
PAG206.2205.82%
LAD341.2759.905%
AN209.5606.02%
GPI329.0509.65%
ABG227.3458.915%
SAH102.9903.26%


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The Japanese automaker Toyota now offers a $10,000 lease reduction on the all-electric 2024 bZ4X, which recently arrived on dealer lots.

Toyota offers a $10k lease reduction on the 2024 bZ4X EV

- April 5, 2024
The Japanese automaker Toyota now offers a $10,000 lease reduction on the all-electric 2024 bZ4X, which recently arrived on dealer lots. According to CarsDirect, the Greater New York region is offering...
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Ford is bringing back stair-step incentives to move 2023 F-150 pickup inventory after the vehicle's sales dropped 10% in the first quarter.

Ford brings back controversial stair-step incentives to drive F-150 sales

- April 5, 2024
Ford is reintroducing "stair-step incentives," a controversial practice that pays dealers bonuses for surpassing sales targets on certain models, to bolster sales of 2023 F-150 pickups. In its quarterly sales report,...
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Ford delays Canadian release of electric pickup and three-row EV

Ford delays Canadian release of electric pickup and three-row EV

- April 5, 2024
On April 4, Ford Motor announced that it had postponed the release of its next-generation electric pickup truck and its three-row EV vehicles in Canada due to the global slowdown...
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Ford brings back dealer incentive, Stellantis wants lighter EVs, massive Toyota discount

- April 5, 2024
Kain & Co. Diversifying your dealership technology tool kit – Eric Schlesinger | ActivEngage On the latest episode of Kain & Co., host David Kane sits down with Eric Schlesinger, chief revenue officer...
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Eric Schlesinger of ActivEngage joins Kain & Co. to discuss the evolution of dealership technology and how it affects the car buying process.

Diversifying your dealership technology tool kit – Eric Schlesinger | ActivEngage

- April 5, 2024
On the latest episode of Kain & Co., host David Kain sits down with Eric Schlesinger, chief revenue officer at ActivEngage, to discuss how dealership technology is changing the face of...
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Fisker has withdrawn its earnings forecast for the year shortly after reports circulated of a wave of Ocean SUV cancellations.

Fisker withdraws earnings forecast for 2024 as financial woes mount

- April 4, 2024
Fisker has withdrawn its 2024 financial forecast as it faces a regulator probe over its Ocean SUV, the latest in a series of troubles for the struggling electric vehicle brand. On...
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Toyota sold 36.4% electrified cars in March 2024 and 206,850 in Q1, with notable gains in RAV4, bZ4X, and Lexus models.

Toyota reports record sales for Q1 2024, with 36.4% accounting for EVs

- April 4, 2024
In March of 2024, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) sold 214,894 cars in the United States. This represents a 21.8% increase in both volume and daily selling rate (DSR) when...
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Stellantis sales declined once more during the first quarter as it cedes market share to Detroit counterparts Ford and General Motors.

Stellantis U.S. sales drop again in Q1 after weak 2023

- April 4, 2024
Stellantis' U.S. sales continued to decline in the first quarter, causing it to bleed market share while other automakers reported strong year-over-year gains. The European car brand posted its quarterly numbers...
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Ford Q1 sales soar, Stellantis sales plunge, Fisker’s problems mount

- April 4, 2024
Driving Solutions De-mistifying dealership defection rates — Eric DeMont | Urban Science Defection rates deliver vital information to dealers, allowing them to identify how many customers took their business elsewhere while measuring...
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Ford reported a strong Q1 sales performance, increasing its market share due to its diverse range of gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

Ford’s diverse vehicle range and innovative features are driving strong Q1 sales

- April 4, 2024
In the first quarter (Q1), Ford had a strong sales performance and achieved growth in its market share. This growth was due to the company's diverse range of vehicles, including...
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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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