Stanton: NADA ‘relentless" in dealer advocacy
For Mike Stanton — NADA's former COO who became its chief executive on Jan. 1, following the retirement of Peter Welch — politics, autos and the great unknowns facing both are familiar topics to the Washington, D.C., native......»»
India"s tigers climb high as climate, human pressure rises
Tigers in India have been photographed in high-altitude mountains rarely seen before, with experts suggesting relentless human pressure and a heating climate are driving them from traditional hunting grounds......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
The EV transition will require dealer support, experts say
The transition to electric vehicles, Tesla's alternative sales model, the expansion of charging infrastructure and more are pushing the automotive retail industry to evolve......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»