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Agency model ushers a new era: OEMs flirt with direct sales,...

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As the wind of change sweeps through the automotive industry, OEMs have found themselves caught in a whirlwind romance with direct sales models. The...
Many automakers, including Ford, GM, Volvo and now Mercedes, are conforming to Tesla's fast charging system, also known as the North American Charging Standard or NACS.

Electrification: Agency models, EV subscriptions, and ‘Right to Repair’ laws

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Welcome to another edition of The Future of Automotive, with Steve Greenfield, Founder, and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...
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How VADA is addressing the ‘agency model’ concern — Don Hall

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Dealer associations are tasked with safeguarding their members' best interests across the board. However, vehicle affordability, high inflation, and rising interest rates are looming...

Rivian and Lucid direct sales model legal in Illinois, judge rules

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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...
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Stellantis speeds towards ‘agency model’ for European dealer network

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Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...
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How an auto retailing ‘agency model’ could impact your car dealership

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Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...

NADA Chairman Mike Alford on EVs, OEM direct sales, and supply...

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It has been an incredible time in retail automotive for car dealers. Sales have been strong, considering the inventory crisis, and profits continue to...
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Agency model presses on in markets outside of the U.S. plus...

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Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...

VADA Pres. Don Hall: ‘We must pull together’ to preserve the...

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Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. Joining the show is Don Hall, the President and CEO of the Virginia...
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Automakers continue to push agency model in Europe and J.D. Power...

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Welcome to this episode of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps...