Dealer World

MAY 14, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 opened with a mix of optimism and uncertainty for the automotive industry. While March delivered a sharp 19% rebound in new vehicle saleslargely driven by consumers rushing to purchase ahead of tariff price adjustmentsthe earlier months of the quarter were marked by a slight decline.

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Selly Automotive

MAY 19, 2025

That pressure explains why the phrase automotive CRM is now searched more than ever; dealers know that the store that answers first usually wins the deal. In 2025 used-car retailers compete in an environment where inventory turns faster, profit margins tighten, and shoppers swipe between brands the moment a response lags.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 18, 2025

33 supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed The new version is likely a more hardcore S version of the V-12 supercar The Goodwood Festival of Speed's Central Feature will be inspired by 60 years of Murray designs Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will use the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Women Automotive Network

MARCH 12, 2025

But in the automotive industry, a space historically dominated by men, is that really the answer? The Power of Feminine Traits in Automotive Leadership Let's dismantle the idea that "masculine" is superior. Taking action in the automotive industry: Connect with fellow women in automotive: Build your network and support system.

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Women Automotive Network

APRIL 4, 2025

Redefining Success for High-Achieving Mothers in the Automotive Industry I ve always charted my own course, embracing bold leaps-from parachuting out of U.S. Im beyond thrilled to share my story and strategic approach to the incredible automotive professionals at the 2025 Women Automotive Summit in Detroit. You are not alone.

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Carscoops

APRIL 24, 2025

Stellantis and Factorial have successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells. That development is inching closer today as the two companies have successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells with a 375 Wh/kg energy density.

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Women Automotive Network

APRIL 16, 2025

Leadership in the automotive industry isnt just evolvingits being redefined. Thats why were opening this years Women Automotive Summit Detroit with a powerful series of Morning Masterclasses, designed to help you sharpen your focus, reflect on your leadership journey, and gain practical tools to thrive in todays fast-moving world.

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Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The automotive industry, particularly luxury brands like Cadillac, faced a near-collapse. The Automotive Industry During the Great Depression The onset of the Great Depression in 1929 created a ripple effect that decimated industries, many of which were dependent on consumer spending.

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Women Automotive Network

JANUARY 27, 2025

Can you tell us a little about you, your background and how you got started in the automotive industry? This experience gave me management and leadership skills I would later transfer to a career in automotive, besides the ability to differentiate instruction for inclusive environments.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2025

Another alarm bell has started ringing as Cox Automotive has quietly revealed the “repossession rate returned to 2019 levels, while auto loan defaults are higher.” ” Automotive Repossessions Year Repossessions (mil) Repo Rate 2006 1.21 Cox Automotive/Experian, Estimated SWIPE H/T to Bloomberg .”

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Motor Authority

JULY 25, 2024

Toyota will replace engines in over 100,000 Tundra full-size pickup trucks and Lexus LX luxury SUVs as a recall fix, Automotive News reported Thursday. Toyota announced the recall in May, saying at the time that it encompassed 102,000 Tundra and LX vehicles equipped with twin-turbo 3.5-liter liter V-6 engines.

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Motor Authority

OCTOBER 30, 2024

McLaren Automotive has been sold by Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Buyer is Abu Dhabi-owned investment consortium Deal likely paves way for first McLaren EV CYVN Holdings, an investment consortium owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has agreed to purchase 100% of McLaren Automotive, the supercar business of McLaren Group.

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

But speaking exclusively to Autocar, Ali Kani, head of Nvidias automotive division, said truly autonomous cars will not appear in this decade. Were working on large-language models now, like ChatGPT with video, and nobody was doing that in automotive three years ago. He added: Its a next-decade marvel. Were not close. Its super-hard.

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Vanguard Dealer Services

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Back to Basics: The Imperative of Training in Automotive Dealership Sales In an ever-evolving landscape, automotive dealership sales and F&I sales teams must continuously adapt quickly to thrive. However, one enduring truth remains: our success is rooted in mastering the basics.

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Get My Auto

APRIL 4, 2025

Understanding the Growing Relevance of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Automotive Retail The automotive retail landscape is witnessing swift and radical changes, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of many transformative strategies.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 20, 2025

In automotive retail, where costs are escalating, operational streamlining is imperative. The automotive industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technology, often citing concerns that digital solutions might erode the personal relationships that define car sales. In automotive retail, AI can transform customer interactions.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Meanwhile, Cox Automotive data shows that 1,417,573 used vehicles were sold in the States last month, a notable increase from the 1,259,277 units sold during the same month last year—a year-over-year rise of around 13%. MONTHLY USED VEHICLE RETAIL SALES Cox Automotive from the $26,239 recorded in November 2023.

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 17, 2025

Ineos Automotive announced late Thursday that production of the rugged Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck has resumed at the vehicles' plant in Hambach, France. Production was paused last September after the Grenadier's seat supplier, Recaro Automotive, ceased production in July due to insolvency.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This week, Asbury Automotive Group said it will purchase dozens of dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies across the region, as one of Boston’s best-known businessmen relinquishes the reigns to his eponymous business. ” Herb Chambers (center)

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Get My Auto

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of this transformation. Auto dealers that embrace AI-driven tools are gaining a competitive edge by automating operations, improving customer engagement, and increasing sales.

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Motor Authority

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Volvo ended its Care by Volvo subscription program in August, Automotive News (subscription required) has learned. The program was introduced in the U.S. in 2017 and covered not only the vehicle but also maintenance and insurance in the one monthly price. Volvo now plans to return its focus to traditional sales and leasing models.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Its dashboards provide updates on critical information about all aspects of an automotive business including CRM, sales, service, parts and finance.

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Motor Trader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Dealers who do not have SAF (Specialist Automotive Finance) or equivalent approval in 2025 will be unable to offer finance through any lender who is a Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) member and complies with the FLAs Lending Code, of which Tandem is one. Im afraid there will be no extensions or exemptions.

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Carscoops

APRIL 29, 2025

Hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars have not taken off the way Toyota would have liked, but that doesn’t mean the automotive juggernaut doesn’t see a future in the technology. The Gen 3 hydrogen powertrain promises 2x durability and improved fuel efficiency by 1.2x.

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Get My Auto

JANUARY 21, 2025

Driving Success in a Rapidly Changing Landscape The automotive industry is at the cusp of transformation, driven by evolving consumer expectations, technological advancements, and a greater emphasis on personalized digital experiences.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

year-on-year evolution to 122,000 estimated by Desroriers Automotive. Impending US tariffs on Canadian exports throw a cloak of uncertainty for the light vehicle market in the coming months. For now, February figures show a dreadful -8.2% A main explanation for this fall is the end of Federal and Quebec EV incentives.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 10, 2025

The breakfast, which is being held at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District Main Ballroom, across the street from the New Orleans Convention Center, runs ahead of the National Automotive Dealers Association ( NADA ) Annual Conference and Expo in New Orleans, Jan. ATI thanks our media partners, Automotive Ventures and AutoSuccess magazine.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Google reviews continue to have a critical impact on brand reputations, particularly in the retail automotive industry, Widewail CEO Matt Murray said. Direct and transparent customer experience data provides a window into what its like to interact with all aspects of an automotive brand.

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Motor Authority

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

19 by Automotive News (subscription required), which cited comments by CEO Lynn Calder. s Ineos has been forced to cease production at its plant in Hambach, France, due to financial trouble at one of its suppliers. The news was first reported on Sept. She said the supplier is responsible for a certain trim component that Ineos' vehicles.

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Carscoops

MARCH 21, 2025

Karma Automotive has unveiled its first two-door coupe, the Amaris, which is set to hit production in Q4 2026. ” Karma Automotive The new Karma Amaris is the coupe version of the upcoming Gyesera sedan. The model will enter production next year, with an EREV powertrain.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

It seems that the world of technology—including the automotive industry— is undergoing a “re-buttoning” phase. While touchscreens remain a dominant feature in vehicle interiors, automakers are revisiting the value of physical controls as drivers rediscover their importance.

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Call Revu

MAY 1, 2025

In this vein, data is a critical anchor in brand strategy for automotive dealerships, helping teams create action plans based on more than gut instinct. …four out of five dealers agree data can help them forecast trends, generate and capture demand, become more efficient and generate bigger profits, says a paper by Cox Automotive.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For example, SAIC Maxus Automotive recently sent a letter to suppliers asking for a 10% reduction in costs due to the oversupply in the Chinese automotive market. If trends continue, BYD could soon overtake legacy automakers like Ford and Honda in annual sales, according to The New York Times.

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Automotive Addicts

MAY 5, 2025

In that sense, the Celestiq is as much a design studio experience as it is an automotive one. Customers arent just checking boxes on an order form; they’re working closely with Cadillac to shape nearly every detail. Its a process that feels more akin to commissioning art than buying a car. Instead, it embraces it.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Russia’s major automotive research facility has invested over $1 billion in local operations. Cent Ultimately, it bowed to the political pressure and sold its assets to Russian automotive research facility NAMI for a symbolic 1 Rouble, or roughly 1 US cent. billion rubles, or the equivalent of $1.3

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Motor Authority

JANUARY 22, 2025

In a memo first spotted by Automotive News, Stellantis reconfirmed plans to build a redesigned Durango at its Detroit Assembly Complex, which already builds the current-generation Durango. The next-generation Dodge Durango looks to be back on.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 7, 2024

” He provided the following statement to the Detroit Freep : “LaFontaine Automotive Group deeply regrets to confirm that the State of Michigan has temporarily suspended the dealer license for LaFontaine Hyundai Livonia. ” Photo Google Maps Interestingly, the state seems to see things differently.

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