Why 3 Hyundai dealer agreement addendums could make business trickier for its retailers
The three franchise agreement addendums Hyundai wants its retailers to sign will not be legal in some states, and the changes don't take into account where today's industry stands, a dealer attorney says....
Top 5 stories of the week: CDK cyberattack; Fisker bankruptcy
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest....
Welcome to the drought: Off-lease vehicle pool is about to dry up
Lease turn-ins are a valuable tool for dealers and automakers to control inventory levels. But the 2021 leasing collapse is about to shrink the pool sharply....
Despite chicken tax, Quartermaster pickup is worth importing for Ineos
Ineos Automotive's second model in the U.S. is the Grenadier Quartermaster pickup. It won't be cheap....
Editorial: Automakers, dealers must align for EV success
The industry is changing faster than ever. Automakers need to react, but they must take dealers with them....
Overheard: Get in the trenches with workers before making changes
Getting feedback from staff will ensure any changes are effective and accepted, said Nick Gianake, parts manager at Ken Garff Ford Greeley in Colorado on "The Parts Girl Podcast" hosted by Kaylee Felio....
Former Vt. dealership employee pleads guilty to mail fraud
A former employee of a Vermont Nissan dealership pleaded guilty to committing mail fraud on June 18, according to the U.S. attorney's office....
The F&I office needs earlier face time with customers
Finance and insurance managers should speak with customers early in the car-buying process, said Dustin Gingerich, finance director at Kokomo Auto World in Indiana....
Dealership group celebrates apprentice technicians with signing ceremony at their high school
To celebrate students who choose to become auto repair technicians — as well as raise the profile of such careers — Carter Myers Automotive partners with high schools in its stores' markets to hold signing ceremonies for those students....
F&I data: Buyers with higher credit scores are leasing more
Leasing rates grew overall in the first quarter of 2024....