For dealerships, a ‘flexible" job can be many things, panelists say
A panel discussion at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Las Vegas on Thursday covered how to make jobs flexible for employees in ways that boost retention rates......»»
Low-cost flexible metasurfaces to increase the efficiency of optoelectronic devices
Metasurfaces are two-dimensional counterparts of metamaterials, which are artificial materials that possess unusual characteristics. With a variety of fascinatingly innovative and diverse uses, these specially-prepared surfaces with engineered patter.....»»
Property insurance: Dealer hurdle over EVs
Zurich Insurance Group issues recommended best practices for dealerships servicing EVs that could add costs......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: MyKaarma, Sunbit integrate to bring customers flexible repair payment options
Service drive payment and communication platform myKaarma has integrated with Sunbit, a financial technology solution provider found at more than half of U.S. franchised dealerships......»»
F&I tip: CarShield case a reminder to make sure customers understand service contracts
There's a lesson for dealerships in the $10 million CarShield settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, says Zeigler Auto Group COO Sam D'Arc: Make sure staff can explain what customers are buying......»»
Acer Swift Edge 16 review: light but too breezy
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is thin and light with a lovely OLED display. But its poor battery life and flexible lid and chassis set it back among today's best......»»
Scott Painter, TrueCar"s co-founder, reworks follow-up Autonomy
Autonomy is launching Autonomy Data Service, a platform for car dealerships and others that want to establish their own subscription service......»»
Open Road Capital adds five dealerships in two deals
Retail auto investment firm Open Road Capital and Jesse Hord bought four New York dealerships, while Open Road expanded on the West Coast in a new partnership......»»
Rhode Island dealerships settle deceptive sales claims for $1 million
Six Rhode Island dealerships have settled with the state attorney general over allegations of deceptive sales practices......»»
Coulter Motor Co. settles vehicle pricing add-ons case with FTC, Arizona for $2.6 million
The owner of dealerships Coulter Cadillac Tempe and Coulter Buick GMC Tempe and a former general manager of the stores have agreed to pay a combined $2.6 million to settle allegations of bait-and-switch advertising, price discrimination and improper.....»»
Lawsuit accuses Stellantis, Maserati of blocking sale of N.Y. dealerships
Dualed Alfa Romeo and Maserati dealerships in Great Neck, N.Y., have sued Stellantis and Maserati North America for denying an application to transfer the franchises......»»
Solera Auto Finance bought by managers, Obra Capital; now called Arra Finance
Solera Auto Finance's leadership has purchased the lender in a management buyout with partner Obra Capital and renamed the company Arra Finance. It will write subprime auto loans at new- and used-car dealerships......»»
AutoCanada considers selling U.S. stores, reports data breach and $24 million Q2 loss
AutoCanada is exploring the sale of its U.S. dealerships and other “non-profitable and non-core assets,” as the company swung to a loss for the second quarter amid falling sales, a significant used-vehicle inventory writedown and fallout from the.....»»
Private equity firm buys auto retail ID check, remote notary provider Mavsign
Maverick Document Signings, which provides remote notary and identification verification services to car dealerships, has been purchased by private equity firm 1876 Partners, Colonnade Securities said......»»
Panelists say treat talent recruitment like a supply chain to attract skilled workers
Recruiting and retaining top employees will require work by companies, schools and state policymakers, experts said at the 2024 CAR Management Briefing Seminars......»»
Still-churning remnants of Tropical Storm Debby prompted Raleigh auto dealerships to move vehicles
Hanna Imports, a used-vehicle dealership in Raleigh, N.C., relocated around 200 vehicles ahead of the storm, General Manager Chris Selfani said......»»
Still-churning Tropical Storm Debby prompted Raleigh auto dealerships to move vehicles
Hanna Imports, a used-vehicle dealership in Raleigh, N.C., relocated around 200 vehicles ahead of the storm, General Manager Chris Selfani said......»»
GM invests in agile manufacturing strategy, building EVs alongside gas vehicles
The automaker has set up a flexible manufacturing strategy, with dedicated plants that build gasoline vehicles and EVs as well as plants that build both......»»
New system enhances mechanical stability of nanofiber-based bioelectrodes
Flexible electronic devices based on electrospun nanofiber membranes (ENM) are attracting significant attention due to their high biocompatibility and excellent mechanical performance. However, patterning conductive materials on fiber substrates typi.....»»
Automakers, suppliers need to work together through EV transition
Automakers and suppliers have similar challenges in the bumpy EV transition, panelists said at the 2024 Car Management Briefing Seminars......»»
More dealerships close as Tropical Storm Debby lingers over Southeast
One state auto dealer association leader said he was concerned about the slow-moving nature of the storm......»»