Tag: Auto Industry Trends
Farley confirms Apple CarPlay, Android Auto will stay in Ford vehicles
CEO Jim Farley reaffirmed Ford's commitment to continue supporting third-party apps such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles during a May...
UAW won’t endorse Biden without EV promises, calls Trump re-election a...
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is refusing to endorse President Biden's reelection campaign until his administration addresses concerns arising from the electrification of...
Toyota meets with U.S. officials, is ‘fully committed’ to electrification
Investors and environmental organizations have consistently criticized Toyota in recent years for its sluggish progress toward electrification, with American critics being the loudest. However,...
The importance of integrating your CDP, CRM and digital retailing tools...
On the last episode of Auto Marketing Now, host Brian Pasch, founder of PCG Companies and auto marketing expert, took a closer look and...
Ford sees sales, profits increase in Q1, but struggles with EV...
The first quarter brought stronger sales volume, cash flow and profits for American auto manufacturer Ford, according to its earnings summary released May 2.
The...
Digital retailing: What makes a good eCommerce platform? – Ryan Osten...
Digital retailing has become particularly popular among car dealers and consumers over the last three years. But to remain competitive, dealers must not only...
Do manufacturers actually want to replace the franchise system? – Don...
Dealers are increasingly worried that the franchise system is under attack from major OEM brands, who may stand to gain more from a direct-sales...
Rising premiums lead to record carrier switching in the auto insurance...
The nation's auto insurers are caught in a cycle of escalating premiums, high inflation, and an increase in defection, J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Insurance Shopping...
GM recalls over 40,000 Chevrolet trucks over fire-causing brake fluid leak
General Motors is recalling over 40,000 Chevrolet trucks after discovering a potential fire hazard in certain models.
The recall affects 40,428 Silverado pickups built between...
Most EV models likely to earn partial or full tax credit...
With the Treasury Department's electric vehicle tax credit revisions set to apply on April 18, new research suggests their effect on automaker sales will...