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Sep 2, 2025
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Dealer Mark Harris spearheaded the conversion of a closed body shop he owns into a technician training facility for Coconino Community College (CCC). (4 min. read)
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“Factory Zero is making temporary adjustments to production to align to market dynamics,” stated GM spokesman Kevin Kelly. (2 min. read)
Sep 1, 2025
Courtesy CEO Scott Gruwell worries that OEMs might greenlight more of these partnerships without considering the long-term impact on dealer relationships. (3 min. read)
The Tesla Model X and Model 3 are the most expensive EVs to insure, per Insurify data. (3 min. read)
Aug 29, 2025
The European Commission is racing to fast-track legislation to scrap U.S. industrial tariffs, unveiling two proposals Thursday. (2 min. read)
At next week’s Munich car show, BMW will debut the iX3—the first fully electric model from its “Neue Klasse” series. (2 min. read)
Aug 28, 2025
“If you're getting customers to land on a page, and they're bouncing instantly, it's likely that the content doesn't serve what they're actually searching for,” said marketing director Dustin Schuler. (3 min. read)
Reports suggest Blume’s dual role as CEO of VW and Porsche could soon end. (2 min. read)
Aug 27, 2025
81% of car shoppers associated positive emotions and confidence with their latest vehicle purchase. (3 min. read)
“While smart technologies are not without issues, they represent a meaningful step forward,” said Kathleen Rizk, senior director of user experience benchmarking and technology at J.D. Power. (3 min. read)
Aug 26, 2025
The dealership’s Q4 strategy hinges on being selective, and targeting a few key niches. (2 min. read)
The framework also says the U.S. and EU plan to consider discounted rates on steel, aluminum and other products under a quota system. (3 min. read)
Aug 25, 2025
Every month, Sam Pack’s Five Star Chevrolet hosts a pep rally with 70–80 team members to celebrate personal and professional milestones. (4 min. read)
“Just because someone doesn’t convert in 72 hours doesn’t mean they’re not buying,” said David Steinberg, founder and CEO of Foureyes, in an email to CDG News. (4 min. read)
Japan now faces a 15% tariff on autos, per the Trump administration. (2 min. read)
Aug 22, 2025
“CRMs are largely static and siloed. They rely on manual input from salespeople and BDC reps, and they’re disconnected from your website,” explained Michael McDonald. (2 min read)
64% of registered voters in the state indicated they’re open to California financing EV incentives, according to a poll from Politico. (3 min read)
Aug 20, 2025
“Automakers are navigating a market where innovation and practicality collide,” said Forrest Morgeson, Director of Research Emeritus at the American Customer Satisfaction Index. (3 min. read)
We’re in a monitoring phase and just being conservative in what we do in order to make sure that we’re safe,” said Michael Adams, CEO of BlueOvalSK. (2 min. read)
Aug 19, 2025
“Privacy4Cars' goal in publishing this benchmark report is to create a common rating system and shared goals," said Andrea Amico, Founder and CEO of Privacy4Cars. (4 min. read)
The patents highlight several methods for using tiny versions of wind turbines into the body of a vehicle that looks like a Jeep SUV. (2 min. read)
Aug 18, 2025
“Don't listen to the naysayers. It's out there for the taking if you've got the gumption and the hustle,” said general manager Roland Lynn. (3 min. read)
“It has always been an option, but now we are taking this [hybrid] option very seriously,” said Acura’s Katsushi Inoue. (3 min. read)
Aug 15, 2025
“The better your photographs are, the more they click. The more they click, the more time they stay on your website,” said Joe Pistell, founder and president of AutoMagic Labs. (3 min. read)
The new BMW vehicle will be produced alongside the X5, X6, and X7 at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. (3 min. read)
