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Nov 5, 2024

Drivers eye relief with possible auto loan refinancing

Nov 5, 2024

Ford sees Oct. sales gains backed by trucks, but EVs drop

Nov 5, 2024

Stellantis leveraging deep discounts to move Jeep inventory

Nov 4, 2024

Volkswagen must correct 'decades of structural problems' says CEO

Nov 4, 2024

Ford slows F-150 Lightning output, puts manager bonuses on the chopping block

Nov 4, 2024

U.S. auto sales: How Japanese brands performed in Oct.

The Weekly

Nov 2, 2024

Dealership cyberattacks surge, brand loyalty climbs, used car prices drop faster than new

Nov 1, 2024

VW launches new car subscriptions... will consumers bite?

Nov 1, 2024

Automotive brand loyalty shifts closer to pre-pandemic levels

Nov 1, 2024

Hyundai and Kia smash Oct. sales records in the U.S.

The hidden hospitality formula behind scaling to 40 dealerships

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Nov 1, 2024

The hidden hospitality formula behind scaling to 40 dealerships

Oct 31, 2024

Carvana sets industry record two years after bankruptcy fears

Oct 31, 2024

EU hits Chinese-made EVs with higher tariffs

Oct 31, 2024

Stellantis Q3 revenue slumps as it cuts dealer inventories

The hard truth: What’s driving consumers away from dealerships?

The Breakdown

Oct 31, 2024

The hard truth: What’s driving consumers away from dealerships?

Oct 30, 2024

Price gap between new and used cars breaks record

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Drivers eye relief with possible auto loan refinancing

Refinancing offers a potential reprieve for consumers facing high auto payments. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. (4 min. read)

5 November 2024

Ford sees Oct. sales gains backed by trucks, but EVs drop

Ford sold a total of 172,756 vehicles last month, with gas-powered vehicles leading the way. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

5 November 2024

Stellantis leveraging deep discounts to move Jeep inventory

Stellantis’ ploy to move inventory through lower prices is likely to help dealers in the coming months. (2 min. read)

5 November 2024

Volkswagen must correct 'decades of structural problems' says CEO

Volkswagen’s troubles are hardly unique, as most European automakers, from Stellantis to BMW, have faced declining profits. (3 min. read)

4 November 2024

Ford slows F-150 Lightning output, puts manager bonuses on the chopping block

The new cost-cutting measures are part of Ford’s approach to counter sustained EV losses. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

4 November 2024

U.S. auto sales: How Japanese brands performed in Oct.

Some brands posted big gains in hybrids and crossovers, while others struggled with key model slowdowns. (2 min. read)

4 November 2024

The Weekly

Dealership cyberattacks surge, brand loyalty climbs, used car prices drop faster than new

Go deeper (7 min. read)

2 November 2024

VW launches new car subscriptions... will consumers bite?

Consumers, automakers, and vendors remain divided over the usefulness of vehicle subscription services, even as new providers hit the scene. (4 min. read)

1 November 2024

Automotive brand loyalty shifts closer to pre-pandemic levels

Brand loyalty is up 16 months in a row. (3 min. read)

Marcus Amick

1 November 2024

Hyundai and Kia smash Oct. sales records in the U.S.

Hyundai and Kia’s Oct. sales show their commitment to SUVs and electrified vehicles is paying off. (2 min read)

1 November 2024

Podcast Recaps

The hidden hospitality formula behind scaling to 40 dealerships

Featuring Jeff Swickard, dealer principal at Swickard Auto Group

1 November 2024

Carvana sets industry record two years after bankruptcy fears

Carvana’s Q3 earnings beat Wall Street estimates, leading the company to lift its 2024 outlook “significantly above” its original forecast. (3 min. read)

31 October 2024

EU hits Chinese-made EVs with higher tariffs

The European Commission, which oversees EU trade policies, contends that Chinese automakers have an unfair advantage in Europe. (2 min. read)

Marcus Amick

31 October 2024

Stellantis Q3 revenue slumps as it cuts dealer inventories

The automaker says U.S. dealer inventories were slashed by 80,000 units this quarter, with more reductions to come. (2 min. read)

31 October 2024

The Breakdown

The hard truth: What’s driving consumers away from dealerships?

Direct-to-consumer sales are gaining traction.

Car Dealership Guy, +1

31 October 2024

Price gap between new and used cars breaks record

Used car prices are dropping faster than new ones, pushing demand toward pre-owned models. (1 min. read)

30 October 2024