Tag: automotive industry trends
Electric vehicle sales set new record in December, hybrid demand accelerates
Global plug-in electric vehicle sales—including hybrids—broke all-time records in December 2023 despite widespread concern among manufacturers over a slowdown in consumer demand.
Sales database platform...
Wholesale used vehicle prices frozen in January
Wholesale used vehicle prices remained steady in January after taking a slight dip at the end of 2023, signaling the return of stability to...
Are the tables turning on Tesla? — Karl Brauer | iSeeCars.com
Tesla broke sales records in 2023 but struggled to maintain profits as a series of aggressive price cuts failed to spur adequate demand. With...
Honda ups earnings forecast after massive increase in U.S. sales
Honda boosted its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31 after reporting impressive profitability improvements over its third quarter.
The automaker now expects...
Massachusetts dealership to face Hyundai in court over new storefront
Hyundai is suing in federal court to open a new storefront in Danvers, Massachusetts after a nearby dealership complained that the move violated state...
How consumer preferences are dictating the car buying process — Bill...
Consumer preferences have rapidly transformed in the retail automotive sector. Knowing how the expectations have changed and how buyer needs will continue to evolve...
A closer look at the dealership M&A valuations process — Todd...
The dealership M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market can be confusing to navigate. Knowing the technical aspects of valuations and buy-sell transactions is crucial to...
Trends in automotive TV advertising—still worth it for dealers?
Television advertisements are a big deal for car manufacturers. Minding our language, and depending on who you ask, it might be fair to say...
The high-income club’s grip on auto sales
The auto sales landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. In April of last year, CBS Detroit reported that Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive,...
Live Replay NADA Show 2024: Steve Greenfield | Automotive Ventures
During the 2024 NADA Show, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick spoke with Steve Greenfield, the Co-founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures and host of the Future of...