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General Motors, Magna, and Wipro are partnering to launch an automotive software marketplace called SDVerse.

General Motors prepares to launch ‘SDVerse’ automotive software marketplace

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General Motors is partnering with auto supplier Magna and consultancy firm Wipro Limited to launch a virtual marketplace called SDVerse for buyers and sellers...
John Fairchild and Rusty Stewart join Inside Automotive to discuss the ongoing technicians shortage and simple hiring solutions for dealers.

How a formal training program can help your dealership acquire and...

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The automotive industry is facing a technician crisis, with the number of applicants willing or capable of working in a busy fixed-ops department continuing...
Ford, Honda, and Hyundai recorded strong sales gains in February driven by inventory improvements and rising hybrid demand.

Ford, Honda, Hyundai sales rise in February, emphasizing strength of hybrids

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Automakers posted strong U.S. sales this February on the backs of stable demand, stronger inventory, and increasing interest in hybrid and electric vehicles. Ford sold...
Ford is partnering with dealers and a non-profit to award scholarships to 400 students attending technician training programs.

Ford partners with dealers to award $2 million in grants to...

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Ford and its dealers are committing $2 million in scholarships to combat the automotive industry's ongoing technician shortage in partnership with the TechForce Foundation. The...
Fisker & Nissan

Nissan could save Fisker with $400 million investment

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According to an exclusive Reuters report, Nissan is in extensive negotiations to invest in electric vehicle maker Fisker, potentially giving the struggling startup a...
The 2024 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Study highlighted Infiniti as among the top performers in customer engagement.

Infiniti tops dealership customer engagement ranking in Pied Piper study

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The 2024 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness (ILE) Study, which assessed responses to online customer leads at 3,957 dealerships, highlighted Infiniti as among...
Andy Wright joins Inside Automotive to share the latest news on the Amazon-Hyundai partnership and what it means for dealers.

Hyundai-Amazon update puts dealers at the heart of online sales —...

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Last year, Amazon and Hyundai announced a new partnership that would see the automaker's vehicles sold on the e-commerce giant's platform. The reveal left...
As the industry shifts its focus to larger, more expensive vehicles, Hyundai is positioning itself for affordability and practicality.

Opinion | Hyundai boldly bets on sedans: is the OEM a step...

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In a gesture of transparency, I confess that I own one of Audi's quickest sedans. The truth is that I'm biased toward sedans, sportbacks,...
Rivian confirmed its customers will soon be able to view Supercharger stations on their vehicle's navigation app, with adapters coming soon.

Superchargers to appear on Rivian trip planner in March, adapters to...

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Electric vehicle startup Rivian expects to connect its customers to Tesla Superchargers in the near future, with trip-planning support launching in March. Starting this month,...
Fisker expressed doubt it will last the rest of the year without forming partnerships with lenders and automakers in its 2023 earnings report.

Fisker desperate for financing as losses, delays mount

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Electric vehicle brand Fisker said in its annual earnings report that it may not have enough cash to last the year as it stressed...