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Scott Gruwell of Courtesy Automotive Group joins Inside Automotive to discuss what car dealers can expect to see for the remainder of 2023.

The halfway point: where car dealers see themselves in the next...

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For the better part of seven decades, the Courtesy Automotive Group, one of the top car dealers in the U.S., has been known for...
Inventory is higher than it has been for dealers, but not by much, and dealers still need to fill their lots. On today’s CBT Now, we’re focusing on odometer fraud, which has plagued the retail automotive industry for decades, and ways dealers can avoid potential problems when in the market for a vehicle. We’re pleased to welcome Kirsten Von Busch, Experian’s Director of Product Marketing for Automotive, and Ron Montoya, Edmund’s Senior Consumer Advice Editor and Content Strategy.

How to avoid odometer fraud when acquiring used inventory — Kirsten...

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Inventory is higher than it has been for dealers, but not by much, and dealers still need to fill their lots. On today’s CBT...
Zach Kirkhorn, chief financial officer of Tesla and long-time Elon Musk ally, has resigned from his position at the electric vehicle brand.

Tesla CFO steps down amidst falling margins and electric vehicle price...

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Zach Kirkhorn, chief financial officer of Tesla and long-time Elon Musk ally, has formally resigned from his position, ending a 13-year tenure at the...
Used vehicle sales increased in July as prices and inventory normalized from 2022's tumultuous market conditions.

Used vehicle sales rise in July as prices and inventory decline

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Used vehicle sales increased in July as customers prioritized affordable car prices and inventory normalized from 2022's tumultuous market conditions. According to Cox Automotive data,...
On August 3, 2023, Hyundai and Kia announced they were recalling more than 113,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. due to potential fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs.

Fire risk recall impacts more than 113,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles

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On August 3, 2023, Hyundai and Kia announced they were recalling more than 113,000 newer vehicles in the U.S. due to potential fire risks...
Electric vehicle maker, Lucid, cut prices of its Air luxury sedans by as much as $12,400. The cuts are part of an ongoing offer amid rising competition in the U.S. EV industry and a price war sparked by Tesla.

Lucid slashes price of its Air sedan due to growing competition

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Electric vehicle maker, Lucid, cut prices of its Air luxury sedans by as much as $12,400. The cuts are part of an ongoing offer...
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is set to demand the largest pay increase on record as it continues negotiations with car manufacturers.

UAW to demand 46% pay increase, Big Three car manufacturers respond

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is set to demand the largest pay increase on record as it continues contract negotiations with car manufacturers...
Nikola names Stephen Grisky as new CEO

Nikola names Stephen Girsky as its fourth CEO

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On August 4, the electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola named its fourth CEO in several years as it attempts to negotiate several difficulties, such as...
Fisker has reduced its annual production guidance for 2023 following a complicated second quarter for the electric vehicle brand.

Fisker scores positive margin on electric vehicles but lowers production goal

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Fisker has reduced its annual production guidance for 2023 following a complicated second quarter for the electric vehicle brand. The car manufacturer earned only $825,000...
Cruise robotaxi, a division of General Motors, announced on August 3rd that it had signed the first labor union agreement in the autonomous vehicle industry. This marked a significant turning point, given the long-lasting hostility between unions and robotaxi firms. 

GM reaches first robotaxi union agreement

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Cruise robotaxi, a division of General Motors, announced on August 3rd that it had signed the first labor union agreement in the autonomous vehicle...