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Sep 19, 2025
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The South Korean automaker now expects its 2025 operating profit margin to land between 6% and 7%. (3 min. read)
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BMW’s stance on keeping combustion engines isn’t an outlier but part of a broader industry recalibration. (2 min. read)
Sep 18, 2025
Early use cases are showing that dealer input and context remain critical for AI performance. (4 min. read)
Manufacturing is becoming a hotbed for organized cybercrime and automakers are in the crosshairs. (2 min. read)
Sep 17, 2025
"The thing that F&I folks don't do enough is they need to go into the service department and spend time in the lanes," said Cain. (3 min. read)
More than 40% of new car buyers are unaware of what an Extended Range Electric Vehicle is, according to Escalent. (2 min. read)
Sep 16, 2025
By decade’s end, every model in the Mercedes lineup, from the flagship S-Class to entry-level vehicles, will offer an electric option. (2 min. read)
Executive Chair Bill Ford said the move is designed to foster a more collaborative environment, bringing leadership closer to design and engineering teams. (2 min. read)
Sep 15, 2025
While the BEV (battery electric vehicle) pickup is no longer moving forward, Stellantis still intends to introduce an extended-range (EREV) Ram. (2 min. read)
The startup’s CEO Jaiwon Shin and CTO David McBride have departed in recent weeks, following staff cuts earlier this summer. (2 min. read)
Sep 12, 2025
“I'm looking for stores that make an impact to me financially, to the people around me,” said Matt Bowers. (3 min. read)
Mazda estimates that U.S. tariffs on auto imports from Japan (recently reduced to 15% from 27.5%) will still cost $1.58 billion. (3 min. read)
Sep 11, 2025
Tricolor has sold nearly $2 billion worth of asset-backed securities since 2022, many of which remain outstanding. (3 min. read)
To stay ahead, the dealership is adding a mobile body shop van, tracking gap claims, and offering multi-state EV repairs. (3 min. read)
Sep 10, 2025
“With artificial intelligence, we are igniting the next stage on our path to becoming the global automotive tech driver," said Hauke Stars, member of Volkswagen’s Board of Management. (3 min. read)
CDK Global’s Ease of Purchase score rose to 89% in August, up from 86% in July and 77% in June. (2 min. read)
Sep 9, 2025
Capturing that lost revenue hinges on better collaboration between dealers and automakers. (3 min. read)
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“As we move toward the end of Q3, when EV incentives are set to expire, new and used EV sales have remained robust,” said Cox Automotive’s deputy chief economist Jeremy Robb. (3 min. read)
Sep 8, 2025
President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that more immigration raids like the one at the Hyundai plant could follow. (3 min. read)
The ability to build software quickly, bypass traditional barriers, and leverage AI tools like ChatGPT is now empowering dealers to create their own solutions. (4 min. read)
Sep 5, 2025
After months of negotiations, Trump signs an order slashing Japanese auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%, effective within days. (2 min. read)
“We are seeing marginal competitors dramatically scale back their products and plans, which should end much of the overproduction and irrational discounts,” General Motors said. (2 min. read)
Sep 4, 2025
“We don't cheap on anything when it comes to a certified car—but it pays itself forward,” said general manager Greg Johnson. (3 min. read)
“With sales momentum mostly holding, dealers are not throwing in the towel on sentiment,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. (3 min. read)
Sep 3, 2025
GM attributed the record month to strong demand for the Chevy Equinox, Cadillac Lyriq, and GMC Sierra EV. (2 min. read)
