Stellantis dealer: EVs can"t be rushed
"You've got to take it as it comes and produce a quality electric car," New Jersey retailer Eric Nielsen said after the Stellantis make meeting......»»
‘Trust, but verify" helps dealer group cut customers" service wait times
Auto Services Unlimited's low-cost auditing practice has cut wait times significantly and is scalable, the chain's fixed operations director says......»»
VW ID Buzz output to remain in Germany
U.S. pricing on the ID Buzz has not been finalized but will be key for dealer and VW profitability......»»
Farley, top Ford execs hit road to hear dealers" concerns
The tour comes as dealer trust levels within Ford have plummeted as the company faces continued quality woes and questions over its electrification strategy......»»
Electric Fiat 500e drawing dealer interest ahead of launch
The brand's buzz-building strategy has prompted some dealers to ask about adding the single-vehicle line, Fiat North America chief Aamir Ahmed said......»»
Asbury sells Lexus store and Baxter Auto adds Toyota dealership in Q1, Q4 deals
Asbury Automotive Group Inc. sold a Lexus dealership, Baxter Auto bought a Toyota dealership and a Puerto Rico dealer bought his first U.S. mainland store......»»
The top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis job cuts; inside a dealership family feud
A glance at the top auto industry stories of the week......»»
Stellantis transmission plant opened in 2014 now up for sale
Predecessor Fiat Chrysler opened the plant in 2014 to build fuel-saving transmissions, but it was idled last June......»»
Stellantis-Leapmotor JV for EVs approved by China, report says
The joint venture will give Stellantis exclusive rights to build, export and sell Leapmotor products outside China, a first for a legacy western automaker......»»
Stellantis joins Toyota, GM, VW with $6 billion commitment in Brazil
The investment, announced shortly after a meeting between company executives and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, comes as the government tries to reignite the country's industry......»»
UAW wins organizing vote at supplier to GM, Tesla, Stellantis
The vote was 42-37 for the UAW at GNS North America in suburban Detroit. The plant employs 110 workers......»»
UAW wins organizing vote at supplier to GM, Tesla, Stellantis
The vote was 42-37 for the UAW at GNS North America in suburban Detroit. The plant employs 110 workers......»»
Upgraded Mitsubishi site lets customers search for cars they"re prequalified to buy
Mitsubishi has partnered with Santander Consumer USA on an online tool allowing shoppers to get preapproved for car loans and filter dealer inventory to the vehicles the consumer can afford on those approved terms. The new-vehicle prequalification fe.....»»
Stellantis cuts supplemental workers at Jeep plants in Detroit, Toledo
Stellantis said the unspecified number of cuts followed an operational review. The automaker previously laid off 539 U.S. supplemental workers in January......»»
Ken Ganley Automotive adds Ohio dealerships, sells Stellantis store
Ken Ganley Automotive Group added two luxury dealerships and a Ford store in two acquisitions this year. The megadealer also sold a Stellantis store......»»
Fewer new-car dealerships, higher sales in 2023 lead to boost in throughput
There were more exclusive dealerships in 2023 than in 2022, and the average new-vehicle sales per franchise rose, according to Automotive News' annual Dealer Census......»»
Porsche dealer lists Tesla Cybertruck at $289,999 after buying for $244,000 at auction
The CEO of car wholesaler givemethevin.com said more Cybertrucks are heading toward auction. Tesla has an anti-flipping clause with a potential $50,000 penalty for the original buyer......»»
Dealer Census finds fewer dealerships, higher throughput in 2023
There were more exclusive dealerships in 2023 than in 2022, and the average new-vehicle sales per franchise rose, according to ' annual Dealer Census......»»
NHTSA opens 2 probes involving Dodge Journey crossovers, Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids
The two probes involve Stellantis' 2018-20 Dodge Journey crossovers and 2017-23 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans......»»
Amazon, Hyundai partnership causing concern among dealers, survey says
U.S. dealers have mixed feelings about how the partnership between Hyundai Motor and Amazon will affect the industry, according to results from Automotive News' 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey......»»
Stellantis to recall 338,238 Jeep Grand Cherokees in U.S.
NHTSA said the vehicle's upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle might separate and cause the wheel to fall outward......»»