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Talks between Detroit-Three automakers and the United Auto Workers union have accelerated since the launch of additional strikes last week.

United Auto Workers talks accelerate, GM prepares for prolonged fight

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Talks between Detroit-Three automakers and the United Auto Workers union have accelerated since last week, according to sources familiar with the matter. Reuters on Thursday...
Edmunds reports that new and used car payments reached new heights over the third quarter as the industry braces for more shortages.

New and used car payments break more records in Q3

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Car payments for new and used vehicles rose to all-time highs over the third quarter, according to automotive data firm Edmunds. The economic impact of...
Marco Schnabl joins Inside Automotive to discuss the importance of a well-trained dealership team and the need for quality education programs.

Setting your dealership team up for long-term success — Marco Schnabl...

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A well-trained and educated dealership team is key to long-term success in the car business. Unfortunately, not only do such teams require immense effort...
David O'Brien joins Driving Solutions to discuss the role effective automotive retailing education plays in improving the customer experience.

Improving car buyer journeys with automotive retailing training — David O’Brien...

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Automotive retailing has changed significantly over the last few years, making it vital to keep every department informed and prepared. But, with a constantly...
Ford included additional pay increases and concessions in its latest contract proposal to the striking United Auto Workers union.

Ford submits 7th United Auto Workers contract, raises employee pay

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The United Auto Workers union received a new contract proposal from Ford on Tuesday, containing a larger wage hike than the automaker's previous submission. Employee...
Murgado Automotive Group has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Richmond and Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian, in the greater Richmond, Virginia area.

Murgado Automotive Group acquires two Mercedes-Benz stores in Virginia

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Murgado Automotive Group has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Richmond and Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian, located in the greater Richmond, Virginia area, from Rod McGeorge. This announcement...
Car sales held steady in September, allowing third-quarter volumes to improve across import and domestic automotive brands.

GM keeps lead over Ford, Honda accelerates car sales, Toyota scores...

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Car sales held steady in September, boosting third-quarter volumes at major domestic and import automakers in the U.S. Japanese automakers saw solid year-over-year improvements in...
Kevin Frye joins Inside Automotive to discuss the latest digital retail trends and emerging behaviors among modern car buyers.

Why form submissions deter today’s car buyers — Kevin Frye

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  Understanding the wants, needs and pain points of modern car buyers has become more critical than ever since the COVID pandemic. Dealers must constantly...
Ford is launching a new F-150 Lightning model called the F-150 Lightning Flash, a technologically advanced vehicle that includes most of the features that current customers love and costs less than $70,000.

Ford unveils the new F-150 Lightning Flash with extended battery range

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Ford is launching a new F-150 Lightning model called the F-150 Lightning Flash, a technologically advanced vehicle that includes most of the features that...
The United Auto Workers union has submitted a counteroffer to General Motors as its members face additional layoffs in Illinois and Ohio.

United Auto Workers submits counteroffer to GM, faces new layoffs at...

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The United Auto Workers union submitted a counteroffer to General Motors on Monday as its members faced a new wave of layoffs in Ohio...