Transparency and flexibility key in the finance office
F&I managers should also try to present multiple financing options....
This Kia Sports Car Concept Should’ve Been the Brand’s Miata Killer
But it never made it to production....
Average age of U.S. vehicles reaches new heights; total vehicles in operation continues to rise
The average age of vehicles rises to 12.6 years, and total vehicles in use increases to 286 million. The aging rate is expected to slow....
Why become an apprentice?
For many years, a college education has been the way to get to a successful STEM career. The little known path, however, is through an automotive apprentice. Auto Techs work in all of the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) because today's cars are computers on wheels. You can be a successful auto tech, a master tech even with a college degree or through an apprenticeship. What is an apprenticeship? It is learning as you are working in your field. You still have to do some reading and class work, but most of your skills come from the specialized training you receive at...
PPG plans first new U.S. auto coatings plant in 15 years as part of $300 million investment
Coatings manufacturer PPG Industries plans to open its first new plant in the U.S. in 15 years as part of a $300 million investment in its North American footprint to support its automotive business....
APPRENTICE to become an Auto Tech Career: Gas, Hybrid, or Electric
A tech career is a STEM career. We need smart people to maintain our smart cars and keep our customers happy. Become an apprentice today! [caption id="attachment_14286" align="alignleft" width="300"] Auto Tech Apprenticeship[/caption] Copyright Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc. For all of CFADA happenings follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn....
Dave Cantin Group uses AI to value dealerships
New York brokerage firm Dave Cantin Group started developing its AI-based Jump IQ software in 2022 and began testing it six months ago....
Toyota tops supplier scorecard
Five of six automakers tracked by Plante Moran in its annual supplier Working Relations Index study improved their scores, even as changes in electrification plans and tensions over pricing continue to be a pain point....
Used-vehicle-only list: 2023 a pivotal year for Carvana, others
CarMax leads Automotive News' second tally of used vehicle-only retailers by sales volume, and Carvana recovers to keep its formidable spot on the list....
Some used-vehicle-only retailers in the U.S. (revenue in millions)
The 25 used-vehicle-only retailers on this list collectively sold 1,530,836 retail vehicles in 2023, down 9.2 percent from 1,685,716 in 2022. The 2022 total includes 24 groups as Zoom Automotive, of Bristol, Tenn., did not report sales that year....