NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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 wary of Joe Biden"s direction on autos
Dealers and dealership managers cited inflation, high gasoline prices, more government regulation and a rush to EVs ahead of market demand as main drivers of their discontent during President Joe Biden's first year in office......»»
EV shift the talk of the town at NADA
One topic was unavoidable at the NADA Show in Las Vegas: electric vehicles......»»
A solar power station in space? How it would work, and the benefits it could bring
The UK government is reportedly considering a £16 billion proposal to build a solar power station in space......»»
Climate change considerably threatens Europe"s beech forests
Beech forests in Europe are severely threatened by climate change, particularly in southern European countries, but also in central Europe. Models project severe beech growth declines over the next 70 years—ranging from 20% to perhaps more than 50%.....»»
Why U.S. VW dealers will boost in inventory because of Ukraine war
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess told reporters that the No. 2 global automaker would shift production to China and North America after a lack of wire harnesses and other shortages from Russia's invasion of Ukraine impact European production......»»
Shift plans to acquire Fair"s dealer listing marketplace assets for $15 million
Shift said it wants to establish an online marketplace presence where dealers and independent sellers can list their cars alongside Shift's inventory......»»
Microsoft wants to make a potentially huge change to JavaScript
New proposal calls for type annotations to be added to JavaScript code but treated as comments by JavaScript engines......»»
Ford will ship and sell some vehicles with missing chips and a promise to install them later
Automotive News said Ford will move forward with plans to ship partially built vehicles to dealers that’ll be fully drivable and sellable, but with certain non-safety features absent. For example, in the case of select Ford Explorers, they’ll arr.....»»
Ford"s ‘Electric University" to train dealers in all things EV
Ford and its dealer council will launch "Electric University" to give salespeople, service technicians and parts department staffers a crash course on all things EV......»»
2022 NADA Show day three live blog: Dealer optimism, online retailing
The NADA Show is back with an in-person event this year in Las Vegas. So far EVs, hiring and dealer sentiment have been key topics for discussion. Follow this live blog for regular updates from day three of the show:Tough times hiring, retaining wor.....»»
Should JavaScript Add a New Syntax for Types?
An interesting tidbit from Mike Melanson's column, "This Week in Programming." "If a proposal unveiled this week gets its way, JavaScript developers will soon have something that many of them have long been asking for: a type system, of some sort a.....»»
2022 NADA Show day two live blog: EV training, make meeetings and Dealer Outlook Survey
The NADA Show is back with an in-person event in Las Vegas......»»
NADA will offer training for retailers on EV selling
The online, interactive program, created with the Center for Sustainable Energy and Plug In America, will provide "quick, easily digestible talking points" to salespeople......»»
Mercedes gives dealers digital flexibility
Dealers will no longer be locked into working with a factory-chosen intermediary for digital marketing......»»
Car dealers are optimistic, but supply crises, war spur concern, survey finds
Dealers, following a year of soaring profits but scant new-vehicle inventory, expect more of the same in 2022. But a pair of new worries are hindering some outlooks......»»
Wells: Dealers should realize potential in unique employees
Dealers shouldn't let a lack of sales experience stop them from hiring an otherwise qualified candidate......»»
As gasoline prices soar, EV supplies remain tight
With U.S. gasoline prices hitting records, Americans looking to EVs have more choices than ever, but severely low inventory remains a hurdle......»»
2022 NADA Show day two live blog: EV training, used-car outlook
The NADA Show is back with an in-person event in Las Vegas......»»
Dealers maintain optimism heading into spring even as inventory shortages persist
New-vehicle inventory has improved for franchised dealers, and profits remained strong, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index......»»
West Virginia car dealers negotiating changes to state franchise law
The West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association wants some rules governing over-the-air updates. Dealers are concerned automakers may accept orders for new vehicles directly......»»