NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
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......»»
CDK CEO shifts focus to growth
CDK CEO Brian MacDonald spoke about the dealership management system market and the company's approach to innovation during the NADA Show in Las Vegas......»»
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......»»
Silent fields: A cocktail of pesticides is stunting bumblebee colonies across Europe
The European Parliament voted against a proposal to curb the use of agricultural pesticides in November 2023. These chemicals, designed to protect crop yield from pest insects and other organisms, can contaminate the water and air and threaten the pe.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Unveiling oxidation-induced super-elasticity in metallic glass nanotubes
Oxidation can degrade the properties and functionality of metals. However, a research team co-led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently discovered that severely oxidized metallic glass nanotubes can attain an ultrahigh reco.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
New study suggests culling animals who "don"t belong" can be a flawed nature conservation practice
New research published today in the journal Science has concluded that eradicating animals on the basis that they are not native in order to protect plant species can be a flawed practice costing millions of dollars, and resulting in the slaughter 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......»»
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......»»
"Flawed" material resolves superconductor conundrum
Christopher Parzyck had done everything right. Parzyck, a postdoctoral researcher, had brought his nickelate samples—a newly discovered family of superconductors—to a synchrotron beamline for X-ray scattering experiments. He was measuring his sam.....»»
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......»»
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......»»