Tag: automotive industry trends
Shift Technologies stops used-car sales, announces bankruptcy plan
Online used-car dealer Shift Technologies is closing operations and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a company press release.
Founded in 2014, California-based Shift...
Make Q4 count: how dealers are using tech to boost new...
As the automotive industry enters the fourth quarter, dealers are forming new strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscapes of new car sales, particularly in...
United Auto Workers scores “transformative win” at GM, delays further strikes
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain took to social media on Friday afternoon to announce major updates in the union's negotiations with Detroit-Three automakers.
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New car supply holds steady at Detroit-Three, despite UAW strike
New car supply improved in September, defying concerns that the ongoing United Auto Workers strike would constrain inventory before the fourth quarter.
According to Cox...
Exploring the Future of Mobility: A first look into Steve Greenfield’s...
Welcome to another edition of The Future of Automotive, with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, where I put recent automotive and...
United Auto Workers talks accelerate, GM prepares for prolonged fight
Talks between Detroit-Three automakers and the United Auto Workers union have accelerated since last week, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Reuters on Thursday...
New and used car payments break more records in Q3
Car payments for new and used vehicles rose to all-time highs over the third quarter, according to automotive data firm Edmunds.
The economic impact of...
Setting your dealership team up for long-term success — Marco Schnabl...
A well-trained and educated dealership team is key to long-term success in the car business. Unfortunately, not only do such teams require immense effort...
Improving car buyer journeys with automotive retailing training — David O’Brien...
Automotive retailing has changed significantly over the last few years, making it vital to keep every department informed and prepared. But, with a constantly...
Ford submits 7th United Auto Workers contract, raises employee pay
The United Auto Workers union received a new contract proposal from Ford on Tuesday, containing a larger wage hike than the automaker's previous submission.
Employee...