Tag: automotive industry
U.S. manufacturing output improves during first-quarter but slides in March
First-quarter data on U.S. manufacturing showed increased production, despite a slight dip reported in March.
Although manufacturing accounts for just over a tenth of the...
GM faces backlash after dropping CarPlay and Android features
With the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV going on sale this summer, General Motors has announced that it will stop supporting CarPlay and Android Auto. Instead,...
How lenders can more effectively guide F&I customers in a digital...
Today's car customers have more control over the auto financing process than ever before, but many are still struggling to navigate the post-pandemic car...
Government pressure on OEMs to produce EVs: An industry misstep?
In a world where market forces often dictate the direction of the automotive industry, with the latest Federal government plans, it’s becoming increasingly clear that...
EV sales reach new heights in Q1, market share now at...
Electric vehicle sales accounted for 7.2% of all first-quarter car purchases, the segment's best U.S. performance to date.
According to a Cox Automotive report, Q1...
Stellantis CEO’s 2022 remuneration is approved by shareholders
During its annual general meeting on April 13, shareholders of the company that makes Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks, and other automobiles unanimously approved...
Automakers expand off-road vehicles to boost SUV and truck profits
Automakers such as General Motors, Ford, and others have been expanding their off-road vehicle offerings as a way to boost profits on their trucks...
Vermont may pass a mileage-based EV tax to cover lost revenue...
Vermont lawmakers are weighing an electric vehicle tax that would charge owners based on the number of miles they drive.
The proposed tax, included in...
Playing the long-game with CDPs and unified data — Aaron Baldwin...
On the last episode of Auto Marketing Now, we discussed the differences between the most common CDP systems in the auto industry, along with...
Global Mercedes-Benz sales improve, but U.S. market remains sluggish
Mercedes-Benz has posted strong first-quarter numbers, driven by better electric and premium vehicle sales.
The automaker sold 503,500 units globally, a 3% increase from the...