Employee ordered to pay back nearly $50K to Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership
Nicole Bradley tampered with financial records and used unauthorized funds from Erwin Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in Troy, Ohio......»»
The top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis job cuts; inside a dealership family feud
A glance at the top auto industry stories of the week......»»
AutoNation to slow used-car outlet expansion, analyst says
The dealership giant is slowing the rate of expansion for its standalone AutoNation USA stores as it deals with used-car supply challenges, according to JPMorgan......»»
How green corridors are breathing new life into French forests
In the summer of 2008, during a family holiday road trip, we passed by the Aquitaine region in southwestern France. As we drove through a sprawling woodland, a mesmerizing sight unfolded before my eyes: a meticulously ordered army of trees, standing.....»»
Apple has enough iPad Pro OLED screens ordered to make it through Christmas
A new industry report claims that Apple will announce two new iPad Pro models before the end of March, and suppliers are readying 8.5 million OLED panels to keep the supply lines full through the end of the year.The 12.9-inch 2022 iPad ProPrevious re.....»»
Stellantis transmission plant opened in 2014 now up for sale
Predecessor Fiat Chrysler opened the plant in 2014 to build fuel-saving transmissions, but it was idled last June......»»
Asbury battling FTC allegations of violations related to F&I product sales
The Federal Trade Commission has accused Asbury Automotive of violating the FTC Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act in the dealership group's vehicle protection product sales. Asbury denies the allegations......»»
Texas appeals court sides with Mercedes-Benz dealership in lawsuit
The Texas Court of Appeals has refused to revive a lawsuit accusing a Mercedes-Benz dealership of deceptive practices in servicing two vehicles......»»
Red Bull suspends alleged harassment victim in snowballing F1 scandal
After accusing team boss of "inappropriate behavior," female F1 employee suspended. Enlarge / Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner faced the media at an F1 press conference earlier today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (credit: Br.....»»
Appleās treatment of Epic Games draws the eye of EU regulators
Apple could face massive fines if it's found in violation of new rules. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Apple attempting to dodge the concerns of EU regulators. (credit: Epic Games) European Union regulators are investi.....»»
Two shot after confrontation at Alabama Hyundai dealership
Two people were shot in the store's parking lot and taken to the hospital, where one man died of his injuries......»»
Dodge dealers eager for Charger EV, even if buyers choose gas instead
Two versions of Charger electric coupes are scheduled to enter production this year, followed by four-door EVs and gasoline models in 2025......»»
Why consumer distrust of dealerships runs high
There is a gap between perception and reality when it comes to dealership pricing and financing, according to the KPA 2024 Dealership Trust Survey......»»
F&I gross profit per vehicle down for 4 of 6 publics in Q4
Same-store finance and insurance gross profit per car sold fell at four of the top six franchised auto dealership groups in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier. AutoNation was the only major new-vehicle public retailer to grow F&I profit.....»»
Technology can boost dealership efficiency in a softening market
Reynolds President Chris Walsh spoke with Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters during the NADA Show in Las Vegas......»»
Dodge debuts the 2024 electric Charger Daytona, with 670 horsepower
A "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" makes this EV as loud as a V8 Hellcat. Enlarge / Dodge has an all-new Charger on the way. (credit: Dodge) Dodge unveiled a fully electric version of its Charger muscle car earlier today......»»
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona reinvents the muscle car for the EV era
Dodge has remade the legendary Charger muscle car as an EV, with features aimed at performance enthusiasts......»»
Dodge brings muscle-car attitude to EVs with Charger Daytona
Dodge will make electric and gasoline versions of the next-generation Charger, which starts production this year......»»
Gen Z buyers are a unique opportunity for car dealership F&I office
Younger buyers' appetite for F&I presents dealerships with an opportunity, but their strategy should not be wholly digital like some might expect......»»
Stellantis cuts supplemental workers at Jeep plants in Detroit, Toledo
Stellantis said the unspecified number of cuts followed an operational review. The automaker previously laid off 539 U.S. supplemental workers in January......»»
U.S. Jaguar new-vehicle franchise count drops 25% in 2023, Land Rover adds stores
The number of U.S. new-vehicle Jaguar franchises fell 25 percent in 2023 while Land Rover added franchises, according to the Automotive News dealership census......»»