Tag: automotive industry trends

Earlier this week: AutoNation and Penske Automotive reported first quarter earnings this week, revealing notable declines in profitability. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

The fixed ops department is the lifeblood of most dealerships. But this vital profit center continuously faces challenges from rising customer expectations, ever-changing vehicle...

Ford's new training platform, Ford University, aims to leverage artificial intelligence and modernized education practices to boost dealership employee knowledge and prepare the retail...

Customer satisfaction with aftermarket service providers improved this year, intensifying the rivalry between franchised dealers and third-party repair and maintenance shops. After tracking a rating...

According to the CarGurus' Q1 2024 Report, inventory and demand are rebounding, but where does that leave affordability? On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Kevin...

Earlier this week: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant vote overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers union, scoring a significant victory for the labor...

Toyota broke its all-time annual sales record during the fiscal year ended in March, sailing past previous records thanks to pent-up demand and a rapidly...

Ford posted stable earnings late Wednesday after sales rose 7% over the first quarter but struggled to maintain profitability as moderate price cuts and...

New vehicle sales are set to decline in April after a strong first quarter but will maintain a healthy pace thanks to better affordability,...

As a leader, it's no secret that you're going to face challenges, and you're going to be truly tested when things get tough. In...