Hyundai turns to new hybrid tech to power growth amid ‘slowdown’ in EV demand
Hyundai is leaning heavily into hybrids, citing ‘the recent slowdown’ in EV demand, and expects its sales of the gasoline-electric vehicles to more than double as it rolls out new electrified powertrain technologies and extends them to the Genesis premium brand....
Chrysler’s Heir Wants to Save Dodge and Chrysler From Stellantis
Walter P. Chrysler's great-grandson doesn't think the automaker is giving the brands proper attention or investment....
Guest commentary: What’s keeping Larry up at night?
Dealers need to protect customer information, train staff and invest in technology to sleep better at night....
Guest commentary: 6 tips for dealers in a still-volatile market
What should dealers be doing to navigate these strange and challenging times?...
Column: EV fire risk, dealership design and insurance costs
Insurance companies are trying now to figure out is what will happen if, or when, electric vehicles catch fire on dealership property....
BMW M5 Touring vs. Audi RS6 Avant: Performance Wagon Showdown
The BMW M5 Touring returns as a serious competitor to the Audi RS6 Avant. Here's how they compare....
Many issues are hurting auto industry
The auto industry has a multitude of issues plaguing it, from overregulation and a push to an all-EV marketplace to overpriced model offerings with higher-interest loans that have placed many buyers out of the market....
Many issues are hurting auto industry
The auto industry has a multitude of issues plaguing it, from overregulation and a push to an all-EV marketplace to overpriced model offerings with higher-interest loans that have placed many buyers out of the market....
Leo Michael cartoon: Dealer profit shrinkage
The average U.S. franchised dealership saw net pretax profit slip 33.4 percent in the first half of 2024, though the profit decline appear to be slowing, according to a new dealership performance benchmark report....
Editorial: In light of EV fire risk, dealers should prepare for higher insurance costs
The insurance industry is watching closely to see if the risk of fires grows as dealership service departments start working on more hybrids and EVs....