Mitsubishi dealers count on next-gen Outlander
Some dealers see the automaker's first new-generation U.S. vehicle in years as critical for the brand's survival in North America as they push for more marketing money......»»
You Can Count on Pi
On Pi Day we answer the burning question: Is there any world in which pi does not go on forever?.....»»
Dealers begin deliveries of delayed Lotus Emira
The British automaker finally cleared a last-minute snag with obtaining the emissions certification for the car from the California Air Resources Board. Deliveries of the low-slung, $99,000 Toyota-powered two-seater are underway......»»
Don’t count on a mobile app making you rich; you’ll likely make $50/month
If you’ve got big dreams about earning a living from creating iPhone apps, a new report makes for some sobering reading. The median monthly revenue generated by an app after a year on the App Store is less than $50 per month. There is some encou.....»»
Cox: Dealers feel falling profits amid inventory growth, weaker market
Franchised dealers polled by Cox Automotive perceived their markets weren't improving — but weren't worsening — continuing to show the sourest sentiment since the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S......»»
Nozomi Networks raises $100 million to help secure critical infrastructure
Nozomi Networks announced a $100 million Series E funding round to help accelerate innovative cyber defenses and expand cost-efficient go-to-market expansion globally. This latest round includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Elec.....»»
Electric Fiat 500e drawing dealer interest ahead of launch
The brand's buzz-building strategy has prompted some dealers to ask about adding the single-vehicle line, Fiat North America chief Aamir Ahmed said......»»
Nissan returns to sales playbook to move old Rogue supply
Nissan is offering dealers a $1,000 bonus on each 2023 Rogue sold in March if they meet their volume target, which varies by store......»»
Audi, Porsche begin releasing vehicles to U.S. dealers after customs delay at ports
VW Group is replacing a part allegedly built using forced labor, a violation of U.S. trade laws, and plans to complete deliveries of impacted vehicles by the end of March......»»
‘Artificial paydown" fraud from customers can leave car dealers, auto lenders with losses
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to three counts related to duping dealers into paying or crediting him with funds based on what authorities called reports of phony former vehicle payoffs......»»
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......»»
Identity fraud is more sophisticated and widespread. Here"s how dealers can fight back
As cases of fraud rise, dealers are getting burned more often......»»
Nissan’s fleet sales are surging, and dealers fear history is repeating itself
Last month, Nissan sold nearly 40,000 vehicles, or 44 percent of total sales, to rental companies. But the automaker’s sales chief expects fleet share to stabilize soon......»»
Linux market share passes 4% for first time; macOS dominance declines
Report: Linux was on 6.34 percent of computers last month if you count ChromeOS. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Linux reached 4.03 percent of global market share in February, according to data from research firm Statcounter. Th.....»»
Cars Commerce CEO wants dealers to avoid ‘third-party widgets"
Speaking at the 2024 NADA Show in Las Vegas, Cars Commerce CEO Alex Vetter sounded off on retailer technology trends, issues and priorities for the coming year......»»
Upgraded Mitsubishi site lets customers search for cars they"re prequalified to buy
Mitsubishi has partnered with Santander Consumer USA on an online tool allowing shoppers to get preapproved for car loans and filter dealer inventory to the vehicles the consumer can afford on those approved terms. The new-vehicle prequalification fe.....»»
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......»»
Amazon, Hyundai partnership causing concern among dealers, survey says
U.S. dealers have mixed feelings about how the partnership between Hyundai Motor and Amazon will affect the industry, according to results from Automotive News' 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey......»»
Fisker to report Q4 earnings amid EV slowdown, pivot to franchised dealers
Questions submitted by investors for the earnings call reflected concerns about Fisker's financial stability and problems with its first vehicle, the Ocean, which launched in the U.S. in late June......»»
EV startup Fisker signs two more U.S. dealers, Bul Auto Sales and Karma Indy
Fisker said the two new partners plan to open three locations in New York, Florida and Indiana. The EV maker switched from direct sales to franchised dealers in January......»»
Shyft Group cut employee count by 1,200 in 2023 amid weak demand
Shyft Group cut employee count by 1,200 in 2023 amid weak demand for parcel delivery vans and motorhomes as well as a rocky electric vehicle rollout......»»