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......»»
After signing Mills group as 1st U.S. dealer, Fisker heads to NADA Show to recruit more
In Fisker's pivot to franchised dealers from direct sales, the EV startup is pursuing dealers, first at an open house and then at the NADA Show......»»
Three dealership groups, brothers acquire stores in Q4, Q1 deals
Two transactions involved dealers ranked on list of top dealership groups......»»
CDK Global bets dealers will embrace new virtual assistant tool
The Artificial Intelligence Virtual Assistant, or AIVA, is making its official debut at the 2024 NADA Show......»»
Tesla EV share falls in booming California market as rivals make gains
The California New Car Dealers Association said Tesla's 2023 share of the electric market fell to 60.5 percent from 71 percent a year earlier. Mercedes-Benz and BMW showed the biggest share gains......»»
Fisker, VinFast head to NADA looking for dealer partners
The two newcomers are the first full-EV brands to pivot from the direct-sales model pioneered by Tesla to franchised dealers. VinFast has a few dealerships and Fisker expects its first in February......»»
Live talk Friday at 2 p.m. EST: What"s on car dealers" minds at the NADA Show
Join Automotive News at 2 p.m. EST Friday for a live chat from the NADA Show floor as we discuss the key issues facing dealerships in 2024.Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Senior Editor Dan Shine will be joined by Leonard A. Bellavia, senior partne.....»»
Remanufactured headlamps cheaper for consumer, keep waste out of landfills, GM says
General Motors is working with Llink Technologies to produce and sell remanufactured headlamps, giving dealers and customers more choice when a damaged one needs to be replaced. The partnership allows GM to compete in the aftermarket space and is bet.....»»
FordDirect debuts online marketplace for Ford, Lincoln dealers
The Shop is a marketplace where Ford and Lincoln dealers can buy software and services from curated vendors and startups......»»
Morrie"s Auto Group adds three stores in Wisconsin
Morrie's Auto Group bought three dealerships in Wisconsin, expanding its store count in the Midwest......»»
Marine biologist shows how computers are quick and reliable in counting seals
Computers can count seals from aerial photographs with lightning speed and reliability. Based on their spatial patterns, the tiny dots on the aerial images can even be assigned to one of the two major species of seals in the Wadden Sea. That is shown.....»»
Fisker to recruit retailers at NADA as first Ocean EVs head to dealerships Feb. 5
CEO Henrik Fisker says more than 65 U.S. dealers are talking with the EV maker. The first group to sign has ordered thousands of the Ocean crossovers, which will hit dealer lots in early February......»»
Lotus dealers stuck with sold Emira stock as emissions certification drags on
Lotus is delivering the $100,000 low-slung coupe to dealers ahead of receiving emissions certification from the California Air Resources Board. The car can't be sold in any of the 50 states without CARB approval, Lotus said......»»
Apple Vision Pro AR preview and in-store pickup options
Can’t wait to get your hands on Apple Vision Pro? You can get closer than ever while you count the days ’till launch with Apple’s AR hardware preview. Apple is also saying more about launch day inventory at Apple retail stores in the US. mo.....»»
New Toyota Financial Services CEO says leasing drives loyalty, must regrow
Scott Cooke, the newly appointed CEO of Toyota Financial Services, said cooperation will be required between dealers, lenders and manufacturers to regrow leasing penetration rates but that leasing is an important driver of loyalty......»»
Waiting for Apple Vision Pro? Try the AR preview while you wait
Can’t wait to get your hands on Apple Vision Pro? You can get closer than ever while you count the days ’till launch with Apple’s AR hardware preview. Apple is also saying more about launch day inventory at Apple retail stores in the US. mo.....»»
Apple Vision Pro now available in augmented reality form, in-store stock details later today
Can’t wait to get your hands on Apple Vision Pro? You can now get closer than ever while you count the days ’till launch with Apple’s new AR hardware preview. Apple is also saying more about launch day inventory at Apple retail stores in the US.....»»
Used-car market normalizing, though affordability, inventory concerns remain
As the U.S. auto market shows slow signs of normalization, used-vehicle dealers are assessing what the return of new-vehicle supply and used-vehicle depreciation means for demand in 2024......»»
Scientists count penguins on remote sub-Antarctic island
Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic Zavodovski Island in the sub-Antarctic to count the largest penguin colony in the world......»»
Dealerships look to cut costs through sustainability projects
From LEDs to recycling initiatives, EV chargers and reused water, dealers across the U.S. are making their businesses more sustainable......»»
Apple Hongdae store opens in South Korea
Apple has opened up its Apple Store in Hongdae, South Korea, bringing its total store count in the Asia-Pacific region up to 100.The queue outside the Apple Hongdae storeApple opened its Apple Store in the Hongdae neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea o.....»»