Dodge wants dealerships to embody gearhead persona
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis wants to build a bridge that connects dealership showrooms to the excitement generated by Dodge's irreverent ads, social media outreach and experiential events......»»
Santander plans expansion of prequalified auto inventory search site Drive.US
Santander Consumer USA plans a national expansion this year for Drive.US, its digital auto retail site allowing consumers to shop cars at partner dealerships online and filter the inventory based on the car loan monthly payment the lender has prequal.....»»
Ken Ganley Automotive adds Ohio dealerships, sells Stellantis store
Ken Ganley Automotive Group added two luxury dealerships and a Ford store in two acquisitions this year. The megadealer also sold a Stellantis store......»»
Fewer new-car dealerships, higher sales in 2023 lead to boost in throughput
There were more exclusive dealerships in 2023 than in 2022, and the average new-vehicle sales per franchise rose, according to Automotive News' annual Dealer Census......»»
Dealer Census finds fewer dealerships, higher throughput in 2023
There were more exclusive dealerships in 2023 than in 2022, and the average new-vehicle sales per franchise rose, according to ' annual Dealer Census......»»
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth isn’t on Xbox, so play these RPGs on Game Pass
From Tales of Arise to Persona 3 Reload, here are some great Xbox Game Pass RPGs that'll fill the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-sized hole in your heart......»»
NHTSA opens 2 probes involving Dodge Journey crossovers, Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids
The two probes involve Stellantis' 2018-20 Dodge Journey crossovers and 2017-23 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans......»»
Family feud over defunct Sage Automotive Group continues with malpractice lawsuit
Leonard Schrage, who with two brothers inherited Sage Automotive Group dealerships, sued a California law firm for malpractice over an allegedly botched $31 million verdict that found financial mismanagement by his brothers but was overturned on appe.....»»
Phil Long Dealerships Chairman Jay Cimino dies
Cimino became CEO of Phil Long Dealerships in 2001 and is known for his contributions to the company's growth......»»
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s latest headache? A stop-ship order
The quality problem does not appear to affect EVs already at dealerships. Enlarge / On February 9, Ford suspended shipments of model-year 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks to dealerships. (credit: Ford) Ford ha.....»»
How to Make a Talking Head Video
Are you looking for a resource to train your new recruitments or a representative to share your brand persona on social media? With talking head videos, you don’t need to feed that extra buck down the drain. The talking head video features anim.....»»
Toyota prices 2024 Land Cruiser at $57,345
Toyota has put a $57,345 suggested starting price on the base model of its redesigned 2024 Land Cruiser SUV, which is set to arrive in U.S. dealerships this spring......»»
Car dealers step up opposition to White House fuel efficiency targets
It's hard to buy a new EV if dealerships aren't interested in selling them. Enlarge (credit: Richard Newstead/Getty Images) Electric vehicle sales had a pretty good 2023 in North America, with more than 1.1 million batte.....»»
Stellantis shuns buying regulatory credits, evolves lineup
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares isn't allowing the automaker "to ever buy a single credit," said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of the Dodge and Ram brands......»»
Stellantis will finally adopt Tesla-style fast charger plug
The Dodge and Ram owner is adopting J3400 for DC charging. Enlarge / Stellantis' EV offerings in the US are few and far between. (credit: Stellantis) The North American electric vehicle fast charging plug war is over, b.....»»
Mercedes-Benz says CLE Coupe will be largest in the segment
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe starts at $57,650 including shipping and arrives in dealerships in March......»»
GM, Stellantis, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Subaru dealerships trade hands across 3 states in Q4
Two of the fourth-quarter transactions involved groups ranked on Automotive News top dealership groups list......»»
Doggett Automotive buys 6 dealerships from Group 1 Automotive
Doggett Automotive expects the acquisition to add $300M in annual revenue......»»
Ed Morse Automotive inks deal to buy 6 dealerships in Arizona
The deal is expected to close by early June. Ed Morse Automotive purchased nine dealerships in 2023......»»
Webex for Apple Vision Pro officially launches with Persona support
Webex for Apple Vision Pro is built as a native app with Spatial Audio and Persona support, plus it includes all of the usual Webex features.Webex is available on Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro launched on February 2 with around 600 native apps ava.....»»
Krause Auto buys 3 Florida dealerships for more than $110M from Sutherlin Automotive
Krause Auto Group acquired three Florida dealerships selling Nissan and Genesis vehicles......»»