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Minority-owned stores now total 1,476 stores scattered throughout the U.S., which is almost 9% of all franchised dealers.

The U.S. retail automotive industry added 110 minority-owned stores in 2022,...

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According to the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), the automobile industry added an impressive 110 minority-owned stores in 2022. Minority-owned stores now...
This week: Bill Ussery Motors sells dealerships for $150M, Rivian's Q2 gains, UAW President challenges Stellantis, and more automotive news.

Weekly roundup: UAW President blasts Stellantis for ‘trash’ proposal, Mercedes-Benz dealerships...

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Earlier this week: Bill Ussery Motors sold its Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Cutler Bay and Coral Gables to affiliates of Dream Motor Group, for a...
Credit access improved in July to the highest point since March, when several bank failures caused lenders to adopt restrictive policies.

Car buyers see credit access improve in July as loan approvals...

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Car buyers saw credit access improve in July to the highest point since March, when the collapse of several banks caused lenders to adopt...
OEM executives believe that the COVID pandemic has created a new normal for certain aspects of the car market.

OEM executives see new normal for pricing, sales model in survey

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OEM executives believe that the COVID pandemic has created a new normal for certain aspects of the car market, according to a survey conducted...
Shawn Fain, president of the UAW, denounced an agreement offered by Stellantis amidst ongoing talks over union pay and benefits.

UAW president Fain denounces Stellantis proposal amidst negotiations

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Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers (UAW), denounced an agreement offered by Stellantis amidst ongoing contract negotiations between Detroit automakers and union representatives. In...
New car prices rose only 0.4% year-over-year in July, the smallest annual increase in a decade according to Cox Automotive.

New car prices see slight increase in July as inventory recovers

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New car prices rose only 0.4% year-over-year in July, the smallest annual increase in a decade. According to Cox Automotive, average transaction prices reached $48,334...
MC Watson joins Inside Automotive to discuss how car dealers can earn more by maintaining relationships with fixed operations clients.

Why relationships are crucial to fixed operations growth — MC Watson...

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Driving more consumers into the service bay is important for car dealers looking to grow their business, especially considering that fixed operations revenue typically...
Lucid has confirmed it is on track to meet its annual production target of 10,000 electric vehicles, despite missing revenue guidance for Q2.

Lucid reaffirms production target despite underwhelming earnings

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Lucid has confirmed it is on track to meet its annual production target of 10,000 electric vehicles, despite scoring lower-than-expected revenue in the second...
General Motors plans to offer bidirectional charging technology on a wider list of upcoming electric vehicles than previously expected.

General Motors expands V2H-capable electric vehicle lineup

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General Motors plans to offer bidirectional charging technology, also known as vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging, on a wider list of upcoming electric vehicles than previously expected,...
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...