Volkswagen ends U.S. ID.4 production at Chattanooga, shifts focus to new Atlas
"This re-prioritization of our production line-up has been influenced by shifts in EV demand and broader market conditions," read a memo sent directly to VW dealers.
Exclusive: AI platform Numa expands to variable ops with Ficus acquisition
The company says the entrance is possible, in part, because of its recent acquisition of Ficus, an AI sales platform founded by Lucas Florence. (3 min. read)
How Mohawk Honda acquired 75 used cars from its service drive in March
"Out of a hundred customers, we might get one person that's like, 'eh, leave me alone, and that might even be high," said GM Greg Johnson. (4 min. read)
GM Mike Yates on using AI for service, inventory, and search visibility at BMW of Bridgewater
"I think, as dealers, [we] need to know, are we visible? And if we're not, how do we become visible?" said Mike Yates, general manager at BMW of Bridgewater. (4 min. read)
Doc fees, disclaimers, and third-party listings: What dealers need to fix before the FTC comes looking
Adam Crowell and Barrett Beaty joined Daily Dealer Live to discuss what recent warning letters mean and what dealers should do about them. (3 min. read)
Cox Automotive, VINCUE respond to terminated data agreement
Dealers using VINCUE learned last week that they would need to access MMR and KBB data through direct links, as it would not be available natively after March 31. (4 min. read)
The fixed ops playbook behind Willis Automotive's best CSI year
"When I started in the business 25 years ago, we were out there having fun every day. So, let's just do that," said Ryan Carlstedt, EVP of fixed operations. (4 min. read)
Granbury Kia GM on conveying luxury at a mass-market store
“I believe if people treat people like a million dollars, they'll spend a million dollars,” said James Seale, Managing Partner and GM of Granbury Kia. (4 min. read)
