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40 Under 40 Honoree: David Blount | Mills Automotive Group
David Blount, brand specialist at Mills Automotive Group, found his calling in the car business later in life than others, leaving the maritime industry...
Hybrids gain traction, Ohio opens first Gov. funded EV charging station,...
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How dealers can successfully navigate changes in the F&I department – Cory Collins
A vital role of the F&I department is customer education. However,...
Auto loan access hits speed bump in November after months of...
Auto loan access declined in November after multiple months of improving conditions, according to Cox Automotive's Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index.
After hitting a peak...
Hybrid cars gain traction as automakers navigate EV transition
Several car makers are more closely considering producing hybrid cars and trucks to meet consumers' growing demand and avoid incurring penalties from federal fuel...
Ohio first state to open electric vehicle charging station with federal...
The first of the Biden Administration's government-funded electric vehicle charging stations has officially opened in Ohio following a two-year wait.
The EV charging station opened...
Nordic pension funds push Tesla for workers’ bargaining rights
On December 11, four Nordic pension funds jointly announced that they would send a letter to Tesla, urging the company to respect the collective...
Why the electric vehicle market is taking forever to grow —...
The electric vehicle market has faced a tough year in 2023, with the initial excitement among automakers, consumers and dealers giving way to frustration...
Restoring trust in the repair and maintenance process — Skyler Chadwick...
Many dealers realize the important role trust plays in customer retention and service scores, often going to great lengths to ensure their buyers have...
United Auto Workers scores initial victory at non-union Volkswagen plant
The United Auto Workers union says 30% of Volkswagen employees at the company's Tennessee plant have joined the nationwide effort to organize labor across...
Dealer optimism hits new lows as industry adjusts to post-pandemic economy
Dealer optimism dropped significantly in the fourth quarter as the retail automotive sector wrestled with a normalizing car market and an oppressive economic climate.
According...