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Volkswagen and Toyota announced recalls this week over issues creating fuel leaks and unexpected movements in thousands of vehicles.

Volkswagen, Toyota announce recalls impacting more than 500,000 drivers

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Two import car manufacturers announced major recalls this week affecting more than half a million drivers in the U.S. On Sunday, February 25, Volkswagen confirmed...
A new study highlights the slow progress automakers are making toward sustainable and ethical supply chains.

Automakers drag feet on sustainable, ethical supply chains in 2023

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Automakers made significant progress toward clean, ethical, and sustainable supply chains in 2023 but still have immense room for improvement in the years ahead. In...
Experts expect vehicle affordability to remain a problem in 2024. Check out my conversation with Lotlinx CEO Len Short to find out why.

2024 auto industry steers through vehicle affordability, inventory roadblocks

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As the automotive retail industry settles into 2024, there's cautious optimism about returning to 'near-normal' vehicle inventory levels. This is a welcome change from...
Charlie Chesbrough joins CBT Now to discuss the January automotive market and what it can tell dealers about the months ahead.

Automotive market forecast: trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 — Charlie...

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The automotive market performed astonishingly well in 2023, exiting the year mostly unphased by inflation challenges, rising interest rates, labor strikes, and the electric...
S&P Global Mobility's Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards highlights the automakers, models and dealers that continue to win customers' hearts.

Automotive brand loyalty winners fend off retention woes in 2023

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Brand loyalty remains a critical factor in automotive marketing but has been declining for several years, making events such as S&P Global Mobility's Annual...
BYD claims its upcoming $233,000 U9 luxury electric supercar can reach top speeds of 192 miles per hour, outpacing select Ferrari models.

New BYD luxury electric ‘supercar’ to rival Ferrari

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China-based car manufacturer BYD has revealed new details and a launch timeline for its new premium electric "supercar," the U9, which it claims can...
Andy Guelcher joins Inside Automotive to discuss how Chevrolet dealers are navigating the challenges of today's car market.

How the dealer-OEM relationship affects customer experience — Andy Guelcher |...

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Chevrolet is one of the most well-known General Motors brands, whose dealer body sets the standard for auto-retailing excellence. However, as the industry has...
The industry must help entry-level new car buyers, especially younger consumers trying to establish lives already burdened with high costs.

With the high cost of new cars, can entry-level buyers stay...

Someday, we’ll be able to move around in flying cars and bring to life those Star Wars highways in the skies. I’ve been making...
New vehicle sales are set to increase from last February under rising incentive spend and inventory levels and lower transaction prices.

Vehicle sales on track to rise in February as supply jumps...

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New vehicle sales are predicted to rise in February, thanks to a combination of lower prices and better availability. A joint forecast from J.D. Power...
A new KPA survey has uncovered a discrepancy in how buyers feel about dealer transparency and how transparent the sales process really is.

New research highlights impact of dishonesty in the auto sales process

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New research has identified a discrepancy in the rate at which customers experience dishonest practices during the car sales process and the percentage of...