Most automakers predict missed EV sales goals, slower transition in Kerrigan survey
The majority of automaker executives who participated in the 2024 Kerrigan OEM Survey said the transition to EVs will be slower than initially projected in the U.S....
Beijing enhances consumer incentives to scrap older vehicles, boost sales of electrified models
The Chinese government, seeking to boost vehicle demand, has raised subsidies significantly under a scrappage program it rolled out for passenger vehicles in late April....
Overheard: Women bring intangibles to fixed operations departments
Women are overachievers and adaptable and therefore make good dealership service and parts workers, said Diana Shubert, former parts director at a Florida JLR dealership, on 'The Parts Girls Podcast.'...
Maserati under scrutiny after disappointing first half
Stellantis CFO Natalie Knight said there could be 'some point in the future' when the group looks at 'what’s the best home' for the luxury brand. ...
Stellantis CEO Tavares: U.S. plants building too many vehicles that need rework
Shipments of the Ram 1500 and other vehicles have been slowed by problems that need to be repaired after they come off the assembly line....
Stellantis awaits first shipment of Leapmotor cars from China
Sales of the T03 small EV and C10 midsize SUV from Stellantis' “15th brand” are set to start in September in nine countries....
The Slowest BMW M Car Isn’t the One You Think
The curious case of the obscure XM 50e, an M car slower than many normal and cheaper BMWs....
Old Used Car Prices Are Spiking Because New Cars Are Too Expensive
You'll pay 60 percent more for a 10-year-old car today compared to 2014....
F&I tip: Dealership internal communication helpful when customers cancel F&I products
Car protection product cancellation work at lenders, dealerships and finance and insurance product companies can be smoothed with good internal communication between 'front' and 'back' offices, says Kat Venner-Fowler, F&I Sentinel chief product officer....
Toyota weighs 4-day workweek in sweeping overhaul of office life
The possible change in Japan is part of a sweeping rethink of office life meant to streamline workloads for a modern, more agile era of global competition and innovation....