Tag: automotive industry insights
Biden administration pushes billions in grants toward its EV transition
On June 28, the Biden administration said it's looking to boost electric vehicle production with a $2 billion investment from his Inflation Reduction Act.
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Michigan residents file a lawsuit opposing the massive Ford battery plant
A group of Calhoun County residents in Marshall, Michigan, filed a lawsuit aiming to derail a massive Ford battery plant. The case followed the...
Major automaker lobbyist challenges EPA’s proposed emissions rules
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a major lobbying group representing most U.S. car manufacturers, is speaking out against new emissions rules proposed by the...
New vehicle sales set to improve in Q2 thanks to returning...
Edmunds predicts that quarterly new vehicle sales will finish strong at 4,048,922 units by the end of June, boosted by pent-up demand and more...
Fixed operations after COVID: more work, more profit — Jim Pena...
The fixed operations space is experiencing unprecedented changes in the way it does business. As technicians and dealers look to adopt new tools and...
Driving more strategic processes for today’s buyers — Jen Suzuki |...
They say 1.5 dealerships vetting processes start on the phone. The industry has seen an influx in volume regarding in-market buyers. On today's CBT...
New IIHS crash test reveals poor ratings for the top mid-size...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIHS, recently tested crew-cab versions of the Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Jeep Gladiator, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma,...
Is Tesla’s EV plug closer to becoming an industry standard?
In another step toward deploying the Tesla plug on all-electric vehicles, a major U.S. automaker organization has announced that it will set performance standards...
TKT & Associates becomes first Black-focused Stellantis ad agency
Stellantis has announced a new partnership with marketing firm TKT & Associates, representing the car manufacturer's first time hiring a Black-audience-focused advertising agency of...
3 low-cost ways to help dealership employees reduce financial stress
Looking for a competitive edge amid an already insanely competitive automotive marketplace?
Many employers lean towards lead generation and digital marketing as a solution.
“If only...