Tag: automotive industry
Hybrids shine in Consumer Reports’ annual top automobile picks
Consumer Reports (CR) has revealed its much-anticipated annual Top 10 List for the best new cars, trucks, and SUVs. There appears to be a...
2025 Honda CR-V: a blend of hydrogen and electric power
Honda has revealed a new hydrogen fuel-cell car, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, for the U.S. market. Demonstrating the automakers' commitment to adding hydrogen...
Volkswagen, Toyota announce recalls impacting more than 500,000 drivers
Two import car manufacturers announced major recalls this week affecting more than half a million drivers in the U.S.
On Sunday, February 25, Volkswagen confirmed...
Automakers drag feet on sustainable, ethical supply chains in 2023
Automakers made significant progress toward clean, ethical, and sustainable supply chains in 2023 but still have immense room for improvement in the years ahead.
In...
IIHS raises the bar: 71 vehicles earn top safety awards
In 2024, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is ramping up its demands on automakers, pushing for advanced pedestrian crash avoidance systems and...
Group 1 acquires 2 high-volume Lexus stores in California
Group 1 Automotive, one of the nation's largest and top-selling automotive retailers, announced the acquisition of Newport Lexus and Tustin Lexus from Wilson Automotive. The...
Tully Williams shares his blueprint for improving the dealership service experience
In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, the service drive has emerged as a critical touchpoint for dealerships to address customer needs and...
2024 auto industry steers through vehicle affordability, inventory roadblocks
As the automotive retail industry settles into 2024, there's cautious optimism about returning to 'near-normal' vehicle inventory levels. This is a welcome change from...
Automotive market forecast: trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 — Charlie...
The automotive market performed astonishingly well in 2023, exiting the year mostly unphased by inflation challenges, rising interest rates, labor strikes, and the electric...
Automotive brand loyalty winners fend off retention woes in 2023
Brand loyalty remains a critical factor in automotive marketing but has been declining for several years, making events such as S&P Global Mobility's Annual...
