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The USPS plans to spend about $9.6 billion on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next four years.

USPS buys 9,250 Ford E-Transit vans after initial charging launch

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced its purchase of thousands of Ford-produced battery-powered vans shortly after unveiling its first electric vehicle charging stations. Both...
The UAW's goal is to secure pensions and healthcare for all 146,000 auto workers. But, it remains unfulfilled.

UAW Chief Fain demands government pension support, declines to endorse Biden

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Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers (UAW), called for the government to ensure pension security for workers if corporations don't pay won't...
Ted Rubin joins Driving Solutions to share his advice for improving the dealership digital experience and an exciting update for ActivEngage.

The key to providing a first-in-class digital experience — Ted Rubin...

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With so many of today's car buyers opting to shop online, your dealership's digital experience has become more important than ever. However, with the...
IDTechEx, a market intelligence firm, believes the need for vehicle innovation will lead automakers to rely more heavily on big tech.

IDTechEx foresees big tech takeover in automotive industry

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Market intelligence platform IDTechEx believes major technology firms may soon rule the automotive business as car manufacturers rely more heavily on third-party software and...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares defending his company's anti-price-cut position while taking jabs at other pro-discount automakers.

Tavares defends Stellantis pricing strategy, warns of “race to the bottom”

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares defended the company's decision to avoid price cuts during a presentation on its new electric vehicle platform. The comments arrive shortly...
Charlie Chesbrough joins Inside Automotive to discuss the 2024 auto market and whether last year's trends will continue in the months ahead.

How will this year’s auto retailing market compare to 2023? —...

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With the 2024 auto market now well underway, dealers are anxious to know how their businesses will perform this year compared to last. Taking...
To succeed in the evolving automotive retail environment, dealers must adapt to changing market conditions and refine their strategies.

Trends and predictions for dealers to know in 2024

2024 will be another year of significant transformation for the automotive retail environment. Shifting product mixes, evolving consumer demands and emerging ways to leverage...
New and used vehicle inventory held steady over the course of December but shifted slightly in response to unexpectedly high sales.

New and used vehicle inventory remain stable to start off year

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New vehicle inventory fell while used vehicle inventory rose over the course of December 2023, as demand continued to fluctuate in response to post-pandemic...
Ford has again cut production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup as it looks to keep output in line with slower-than-expected demand.

Ford cuts Lightning production again, ramps up Bronco, Ranger manufacturing

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Ford again cut production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup on Friday but boosted manufacturing targets for the Ranger truck and Bronco SUV. Although the...
I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us.It’s been a tough quarter for many of the legacy automakers. highways emissions

Rising labor costs propel automakers toward robotics and automation

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Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the...