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The New Automotive Commerce Collab from CDK uses open and universal technology and APIs to better connect OEM and dealer software.

CDK bridges longstanding gap between OEM and dealer shopping experiences with...

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AUSTIN, Texas – March 26, 2024 Due to friction created between the various technologies used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and franchise dealers, consumers...
Automotive AI is full of promise–from enhancing the customer experience and empowering staff to driving better business results.

Maximizing performance with automotive AI

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As the auto industry begins to stabilize, dealers and OEMs face a new set of challenges. Slowly rising inventory levels, declining margins, brittle supply...
China's BYD has launched a new version of its Seagull EV that costs less than $10,000, presenting a challenge to U.S. car brands.

China’s BYD threatens global car makers with sub-$10,000 Seagull EV

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Chinese automaker BYD has launched a new version of its Seagull electric vehicle that costs less than $10,000, presenting a challenge to automakers that...
Nissan plans to address EV affordability with lower production costs and better profit margins while selling an additional 1 million units.

Nissan to add 1 million in sales, combat EV headwinds with...

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Nissan's new "Arc" mid-term growth strategy calls for an additional 1 million units in annual sales and for cutting electric vehicle manufacturing expenses by...
The number of trade-in consumers with negative equity increased in Q4 2023, underscoring the headwinds facing used vehicle buyers.

Negative equity sets new record in previous-quarter’s used vehicle market

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Negative equity in the used vehicle market grew in the final months of 2023, underscoring normalizing trends in the preowned segment. Edmunds noted high levels...
Vanessa Delegas joins Women Driving the Industry to share her insights into the relationship between leadership and representation.

Why the automotive industry needs more women leaders — Vanessa Delegas...

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Welcome to another episode of Women Driving the Industry, a show where leaders from across the automotive landscape discuss their professional experiences and shed...
Jim Sabino joins Inside Automotive to share how a mobile service offering helped his dealership boost CSI scores and customer retention.

What mobile service has to offer for your dealership — Jim...

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Mobile service is becoming increasingly essential to meet consumer preferences on the convenience and accessibility of repair or maintenance. While implementing such a model...
Gary Barbera joins Inside Automotive to give a boots-on-the-ground view of the car market and how dealerships are navigating headwinds.

How dealerships are improving the customer experience — Gary Barbera |...

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With the rapid onslaught of innovation, technological advancement, and shifts in consumer preferences, dealerships must work harder than ever to stay on top of...
Volkswagen subsidiary Cupra plans to debut a lineup of electric vehicles in the U.S., starting with the Formentor crossover.

Volkswagen to launch electric vehicle brand Cupra in U.S.

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Volkswagen's Cupra brand will make its U.S. debut by the end of the decade, according to an announcement from Wayne Griffiths, CEO of both...
In March 2024, new car sales are poised to make a big leap. Analysts forecast 1,525,700 units sold, a 12.1% increase from the previous year

March sees 12.1% new car sales surge amid market adjustments

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In March 2024, new car sales are poised to make a big leap. Analysts forecast 1,525,700 units sold, a 12.1% increase from the previous...