For Cadillac and its dealers, Celestiq EV is just a beginning
The $300,000 Cadillac Celestiq EV is a launch point for doing more "iconic" things for the brand in the future......»»
No easy solution to EV charger installation, dealers say
Coordination with utilities and city planning departments means meeting various automaker requirements is complicated......»»
GM Ultra Cruise hands-free driving system is positioned as opposite of Tesla"s approach
The system, which debuts in 2024 on the Cadillac Celestiq, can handle 95 percent of scenarios but will ask the driver to take over for complicated maneuvers......»»
Jaguar and Land Rover dealers in Europe threaten legal action over new contracts
Dealers say new contracts will substantially reduce their margins after they have invested millions in their dealerships at JLR's request......»»
Dealers say no easy solution to EV charger installation
Coordination with utilities and city planning departments means meeting various automaker requirements is complicated......»»
Cadillac, Infiniti stores top online responsiveness study
Lexus, Mazda, Kia, Lucid, Dodge and Mercedes-Benz were the only brands to fail to improve......»»
Americans remain hopeful about democracy despite fears of its demise—and are acting on that hope
President Joe Biden will convene world leaders beginning on March 29, 2023, to discuss the state of democracies around the world......»»
CDK"s massive outsourcing plan could affect customer service in uncertain ways
Customer service quality is a concern for dealers once CDK's outsourcing plan with Genpact is fully enacted......»»
Will automotive chips sustain strong long-term demand?
Against stalling chip demand for almost all consumer applications amid an unfavorable macroeconomic environment, automotive chips seem to remain unscathed with stable growth momentum. However, different voices are beginning to emerge over whether thi.....»»
Kia program helps dealers lock down elusive parts
Kia, along with other automakers, helps service departments search the automaker's national database for back-ordered parts......»»
Here"s Why Cadillac"s Futuristic EV Sedan Is One Worth Waiting For
This bespoke Cadillac EV promises to turn heads for every owner that opts into the fully tailored, high-performance luxury sedan - if you can afford it. This bespoke.....»»
VW to build $2 billion Scout assembly plant in S.C.
The German automaker’s board of management said Friday that it would construct a $2 billion assembly plant in Blythewood, S.C., to build a battery-electric pickup and “rugged” SUVs for its nascent Scout Motors brand beginning in 2026......»»
Dealer, automaker tensions emerging in the states
As dealers look to strengthen protections in franchise laws and preserve dealerships' independence from automakers, tensions between the two sides are emerging in statehouses across the U.S......»»
Changes in acquisition habits spark new options
As dealers buckle down on their used-vehicle acquisition practices amid declining profitability, online wholesale auction leaders sense an opportunity to nab more of their business......»»
Billions at stake as dealers ask state lawmakers to get paid more for warranty work
A growing number of state dealer associations are petitioning state legislatures to close the historic gap between customer pay and warranty reimbursement, leaving automakers backpedaling to defend their bottom lines......»»
Warranty war: Dealers take their fight vs. automakers over pay to state capitols
Billions of dollars are at stake annually as a growing number of state dealer associations petition state legislatures to close the historic gap between customer pay and warranty reimbursement, leaving automakers backpedaling to defend their bottom l.....»»
Many workers think their employers aren"t investing in technology properly
Ricoh Europe finds businesses are still investing in tools, just not the right ones, and workers are beginning to get frustrated......»»
Cars.com rebounds with Q4 profit, shares rise
The company expects its marketplace to see more 2023 pullback from digital dealers......»»
TV-use LCD panel prices to slightly rise beginning March
Prices for TV LCD panels will slightly rise progressively from March to June 2023, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC)......»»
Ukraine wants ban on game allegedly funded by Russians and set in glorified USSR
A deeper look into the ties between a Soviet-era fantasy and very modern Russia. Enlarge / How Soviet-era Russia looks inside Atomic Heart, at least at the beginning. (credit: Mundfish / Focus Entertainment) Ukraine's Di.....»»
Anker begins shipping 12-in-1 USB-C hub and monitor stand with 100W power passthrough
After being revealed back at CES in January, today Anker is beginning to ship one of the latest additions to its stable. Its latest 12-in-1 USB-C dock arrives with a robust selection of I/O, but also a more novel design than other models on the mark.....»»