Overheard: What sparked a passion in Liza Borches for service and parts
Carter Myers CEO Liza Borches discussed her start in service and parts and why it remains her passion on the ‘Trailblaze Your Path' podcast....
Half-point Fed rate cut could spur consumer demand at auto dealerships
Car dealerships might see higher demand from consumers following the Federal Reserve's decision Sept. 18 to cut its benchmark rate target 0.5 points, according to Edmunds....
F&I data: Average Q2 used-vehicle payment down but interest rate up, Experian says
The average used-car auto loan during Q2 2024 financed $26,248 with a $525 monthly car payment and 12 percent interest, according to Experian....
Japan’s Sharp follows Sony in TV-to-EV shift with help of iPhone maker Foxconn
Japanese electronics giant Sharp introduces its first concept vehicle, an all-electric people mover that envisions a mobile workspace or children's playroom powered by artificial intelligence....
Guest commentary: Every step counts to drive down greenhouse gas emissions with green materials
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate novel, recyclable materials that produce fewer greenhouse gases. Many are turning to next-generation materials....
Service tip: Engage with staff to combat employees feeling disconnected
To improve service department culture, listen and engage with staff to build their trust....
New standards and better technology are improving wireless charging
The speed, power density and efficiency of wireless charging are increasing at the same time engineers are finding ways to reduce weight. New standards aim to ensure charging works regardless of vehicle brand or equipment manufacturer....
Stellantis Blames Ineffective Marketing for Poor Maserati Sales
Deliveries in the first half of 2024 plummeted by more than 50%....
Stellantis Boss Claims the Car Industry Is in Survival Mode
Carlos Tavares says that Stellantis needs to reach cost parity between gas and electric cars to stay alive....
Feedback: More than half of new-car buyers want introduction to service department, but most don’t get it, survey shows
While 51 percent of new-vehicle buyers said it was 'very important' to meet someone from the service department, only 37 percent did, according to a recent survey....