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......»»
Lincoln seeks to top 100,000 U.S. sales in 2024
Lincoln dealers walked away from the brand's NADA Show make meeting believing they can achieve double-digit growth in 2024 on the back of an updated product lineup......»»
Genesis dealers high-five over record sales and wave of new standalones
Genesis dealers are expecting 2024 to mark another year of growth as the young luxury brand moves ahead with plans to open more standalone retail stores and stays the course on electric vehicles......»»
Ineos Grenadier SUV sales get off the ground in the U.S.
Since starting its first U.S. Grenadier deliveries in November, Ineos Automotive has been in constant contact with its dealers and customers regarding the SUV......»»
Black dealers talk EVs, industry challenges on NADA panel
A panel discussion with two minority dealers highlighted some of the obstacles they have overcome and foresee in the future......»»
New Stellantis N.A. chief seeks more dealer dialogue
Carlos Zarlenga, Stellantis' new top North American executive, said conversations with dealers can help the automaker grow......»»
Ford promises EV adjustments, more dealer engagement
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he will travel the country visiting with as many dealers as possible, according to people at the meeting......»»
Tensions between dealers and automakers still stewing in some states
Dealers and their state associations have been working to strengthen protections in franchise laws, addressing emerging issues such as direct sales to consumers and costly sales standards for electric vehicles......»»
NADA"s outgoing chairman takes issue with federal regulations, potential impact of Chinese EV brands
Geoffrey Pohanka, outgoing chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said he is very concerned about the industry's rapid transaction to electrification......»»
Kansas dealership could pay back customers $2 million if Chiefs win Super Bowl
More than 60 customers who bought a vehicle from Family Mitsubishi in Wichita will get their purchase refunded if the Chiefs win and meet certain conditions......»»
NADA economist predicts 15.9 million new light-vehicle sales in 2024
The National Automobile Dealers Association's top economist, Patrick Manzi, said he's predicting new light-vehicle sales in the U.S. could reach 15.9 million in 2024......»»
Dissecting ongoing challenges for dealers in EV adoption
EV demand is alive, but questions remain about its consistency, according to experts who discussed the topic at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA......»»
Toyota"s EV strategy guided by dealers and customers, not regulations, says Jack Hollis
Jack Hollis, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America, said emissions regulations aimed at forcing wider EV adoption are far ahead of where consumers are......»»
Dealers prep for what could be a ‘banner year" for buy-sells
Executives from three of the largest auto retailers in the country shared their outlooks on the dealership buy-sell market at AutoTeam America's Dealer/CEO/CFO Forum......»»
Clownfish “count” white stripes to determine if an invader is friend or foe
They attacked similar fish with three stripes more often than those with one or two stripes. Enlarge / Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) seem to recognize different species of clownfish by counting white stripes. (credit:.....»»
Warm weather forces park officials to suspend Isle Royale wolf count for first time in decades
A stretch of unusually warm weather has forced federal officials to suspend researchers' annual wolf-moose count in Isle Royale National Park for the first time in more than six decades......»»
Scientists discover that clownfish count stripes to distinguish friend from foe
Anemonefish (also known as clownfish) are feisty little creatures, enthusiastically defending their anemone homes from intruders. And while it is sometimes fine to share with anemonefish of other species, it is never cool to cohabit with intruders of.....»»
Former NADA chair Paul Walser urges young dealership leaders to ‘be patient"
Former National Automobile Dealers Association Chairman Paul Walser encourages 40 Under 40 winners and alumni to ‘be patient' when waiting for promotions......»»
Mitsubishi seeks products from partners as profits fall on incentives
Mitsubishi says it wants to tap alliance partners to source new vehicles to flesh out its North American lineup as the Japanese carmaker books falling profit on higher incentives......»»
Dealers say Biden"s EV strategy is too aggressive for U.S. market
Nearly 83 percent of dealers say the federal government is pushing the industry to move too fast on EVs, according to responses to the Automotive News 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey of 208 dealers and dealership managers......»»
Survey shows dealers are concerned about affordability, new-vehicle profit margins
Dealers expect new-vehicle sales to improve or stay about the same in 2024, though a majority are concerned about degradation in new-vehicle profit margins......»»