NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn
The comments from the NADA were among thousands received by the FTC on its proposal to curtail bait-and-switch auto dealership price advertising, misleading F&I practices and F&I vehicle protection products......»»
Car dealers step up opposition to White House fuel efficiency targets
It's hard to buy a new EV if dealerships aren't interested in selling them. Enlarge (credit: Richard Newstead/Getty Images) Electric vehicle sales had a pretty good 2023 in North America, with more than 1.1 million batte.....»»
Schools may be underestimating how many kids are homeless
School districts could be severely underestimating how many kids are homeless in their communities, allowing those children to fall through the cracks, a new study warns......»»
Peloton GymKit support ending, but it shouldn’t matter too much
Peloton GymKit support is being withdrawn later this month, says the company. However, the company says that Apple Watch users won’t be left out in the cold … more….....»»
More grizzlies in Idaho? Federal proposal could make it happen as Republicans push delisting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have moved forward with plans to consider restoring grizzly bear populations to a part of Idaho where they haven't been seen regularly in decades, all while Idaho's governor and congressional delegation contin.....»»
EV sales would benefit from more auto show exposure
Electric vehicles sales could account for 10 percent of the market in 2024, but getting there will take additional effort from dealers and manufacturers, including participation in auto shows......»»
Proposed Virginia legislation aims to limit buy-sell approval time
The head of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association said this legislation, if signed into law, will help to shorten sometimes lengthy reviews by automakers to object or approve a proposed buy-sell deal......»»
Dealers want better answers to used EV questions, including reliability and valuation
Better valuation processes could help dealers and consumers understand a used EV's condition, and more low-cost EVs and incentives could kindle shopper demand......»»
Ford will bring back program to prioritize small dealers" orders
Ford is bringing back a program that will prioritize small dealers' retail orders, even if they've run out of allocation. The company had suspended the program amid inventory shortages......»»
TrueCar leader says company continues rebound after restructuring
"We have this huge opportunity," CEO Jantoon Reigersman said during this year's NADA Show in Las Vegas......»»
Mazda extends captive finance agreement with Toyota to 2030
Mazda North America grabbed an early renewal of its private-label captive finance agreement with Toyota Financial Services from 2020, allowing the lender to continue to offer products to Mazda dealers and consumers through 2030 under the Mazda Financ.....»»
Ford promises more dealer engagement, then skips Q&A
Ford executives promised to communicate better with dealers but frustrated some NADA Show attendees by not taking any questions during the brand's make meeting......»»
RNA splicing regulation discovery provides insight into bone diseases
In today's aging societies, bone and joint diseases are becoming increasingly common. For example, in Japan alone, over 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a condition that severely weakens bones and makes them fragile. If we are to find effe.....»»
Study explores the health and economic burden of air pollution
Air pollution, a primary environmental risk factor, poses a significant health and financial burden to countries. In China, rapid economic growth has resulted in severely deteriorated air quality and a significant financial burden on its citizen's he.....»»
Lucid turns to Saks Fifth Avenue for test drives, marketing
As some EV startups recruit U.S. dealers for retail help, Lucid is partnering with Saks for Air sedan test drives and marketing. Air sales fell 10 percent in the fourth quarter to 1,734 despite generous promotions......»»
These 5 NADA make meetings were notable standouts this year
NADA Show make meetings are where dealers hear what's coming their way — both good and bad. Here's a rundown of five of the most interesting meetings this year......»»
Hyundai touts early success with Amazon retail program
Just one month into the pilot program Hyundai made its first vehicle delivery to an Amazon employee in Seattle, the company told dealers Saturday at the NADA Show......»»
Audi dealers aim for modest new sales improvement in 2024
The German luxury brand set a new sales record in 2023. This year could be even better......»»
Mazda boosts U.S. sales goal for 2024
Mazda told a dealer make meeting at the 2024 NADA Show it had increased its 2024 U.S. car sales goal to 450,000 vehicles......»»
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......»»