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Lincoln plans to shutter up to 100 dealerships in 2024 after closing a comparable in 2023 as part of its efforts to prioritize key markets.

Lincoln looks to buyout 100 dealerships in 2024

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Luxury car manufacturer Lincoln plans to close up to 100 dealerships in 2024 in a continuation of its efforts to extract itself from unsuccessful...
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles to repair a glitch that could cause drivers to lose visibility when backing up.

Tesla recalls 2023 Model X, S, Y over rearview camera software...

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Tesla is set to recall roughly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. to patch out a software error that could limit driver visibility. According to the...
Greg Uland joins Driving Solutions to discuss the challenges facing car dealers in 2024 and the innovations helping them find success.

Simplifying the management process for car dealers — Greg Uland |...

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Car dealers are faced with a multitude of unenviable challenges in 2024, ranging from uncertainty over profit margins to decreasing loyalty among consumers. More...
Rusty West joins Driving Solutions to discuss how dealers can prepare their businesses for the upcoming CARS rule.

What dealers must know about the CARS rule — Rusty West...

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The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Combatting Auto Retail Scams policy, better known as the CARS rule, aims to make the car buying process more...
Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. 

How automotive dealerships can save money with battery energy storage

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Automotive dealerships must prioritize upgrading their electric infrastructure to support the anticipated increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, projected to reach 2.5 million per...
Under President Joe Biden, the EPA's proposed emission regulations aim to cut emissions by 56% and reduce pollutants by 60% by 2032.

U.S. auto dealers send second appeal to Biden over EPA’s strict...

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Nearly 5,000 U.S. auto dealerships have issued a second appeal to President Joe Biden, urging him to reconsider the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed...
Tesla generated $7.9 billion in net income in the final months of 2023, clouding profitability expectations for the coming months.

Tesla Q4 earnings plunge 40% despite revenue, sales gains

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Electric vehicle brand Tesla reported a steep decline in fourth-quarter profits against a 3.5% increase in revenue over the same period, missing analyst forecasts...
Ford and Hyundai shared financial with updates with investors amidst a backdrop of uncertainty over the car market's future.

Ford dials back Q4 earnings expectations, Hyundai profits jump 31%

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Automakers Ford and Hyundai shared financial updates from the fourth quarter, offering new insights into their 2023 performance. Ford announced that a pre-tax remeasurement loss,...
Farid Ahmad joins Driving Solutions to discuss the 2023 dealership M&A market and the buy-sell trends he expects to see in 2024.

Forecasting the 2024 dealership M&A market — Farid Ahmad | DSMA

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The dealership M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market has demonstrated incredible resilience in the post-pandemic economy, remaining undaunted by rising interest rates and fluctuating demand....
In automotive, we rely on the CSI score to give us feedback – and the telephone experience is a high priority on that survey.

How a telephone system can increase your CSI score

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Customer Experience (CX) is created every time a customer engages with your dealership from car shopping research to ongoing service and repair work. It’s...