Tag: dealership news
Rivian and Lucid direct sales model legal in Illinois, judge rules
An Illinois judge has dismissed a dealership-backed lawsuit targeting the state's allowance of the direct sales model.
The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association was set to...
Inventory pressures still top of mind for auto retailers in 2023,...
Research published by Wards Auto reveals that dealerships are still looking to shore up their inventories in 2023, despite struggling with vehicle shortages for...
Volkswagen raises price on new ID.4 models to $38,995, third hike...
Volkswagen has announced its third price hike of the year, raising the cost of 2023 ID.4 models by $1,500. The new total for the...
Buick retailers refuse new EV rules, sell dealerships back to company
Buick retailers are apparently refusing to comply with the automaker's EV rules.
Earlier this year, the GM subsidiary had notified dealers of the eligibility requirements...
Why the Fed raised interest rates again, and why it matters...
The Federal Reserve has now raised interest rates to their highest since 2008, solidifying the concerns of many industry insiders that the auto-market will...
5 creative social media content ideas for your dealership
Are you looking for creative ways to market your automotive dealership on social media? If you have a social media presence, it's easy to...
AutoNation to expand after-sale products with RepairSmith purchase
On Monday, one of the country’s largest automotive retailers, AutoNation, announced the acquisition of maintenance company RepairSmith to boost its after-sale options.
The purchase is...
How dealers can get involved in the battle to protect their...
For years, auto sales have been facilitated through franchised dealers, but the direct-to-consumer sales model is becoming more prominent as newer automakers opt to...
Ford unable to sway one third of its dealers on EV...
After announcing a controversial electric vehicle certification program this September, Ford revealed this week that only 65% of its dealership body agreed to the...
Nissan’s new EV program—what does it mean for dealers?
Nissan is making the switch to electric vehicles easier with the introduction of EV Carefree+ and new customer initiatives. These initiatives include an eight-year or 100,000-mile...
