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NXP Offers New BMS Solution for EVs

NXP Semiconductors new wireless battery management system (BMS) solution with Ultra-Wideband (UWB) capabilities helps solve complex manufacturing processes The product is projected to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles NXP Semiconductors N.
Jan 17, 2025

KBB Reports Average New-Vehicle Prices Continues to Climb Higher

For the fourth consecutive month, new-vehicle prices climbed higher in December 2024, just falling short of all-time high mark in December 2022. Kelley Blue Book reported on Jan. 15 that the average transaction prices (ATPs) for new-vehicles were $
Jan 16, 2025

3 Car Reconditioning Trends to Know in 2025

Pre-pandemic, the profitability of used car sales was declining. But as we all witnessed, the supply and demand challenges in the marketplace during COVID flipped the script. Due to the semiconductor chip shortage and subsequent low stock of new car
Jan 15, 2025

The Future of Inventory Acquisition: Why Dealerships Are Shifting to Direct Consumer Solutions

In today’s challenging automotive market, dealerships are facing mounting pressure to secure quality inventory. Traditional methods like trade-ins and auctions, once the backbone of inventory acquisition, are proving less effective in a fast-evolvi
Jan 14, 2025

Cox Bullish on 2025 U.S. Automotive Market

Cox Automotive analysts are optimistic about the U.S. auto market as 2025 as retail sales were particularly strong at year-end. Kelley Blue Book reported new-vehicle sales in 2024 finished near 16.0 million, an increase of just over two percent from
Jan 14, 2025

2025 Year Ahead and What We Learned About F&I In The Last 12 Months

As we reflect on the 2024 automotive landscape, it’s clear that dealerships faced a year of significant challenges and transformations, particularly in finance and insurance (F&I). The persistent affordability issue dominated discussions an
Jan 13, 2025

Annual Kerrigan Advisers Dealer Survey Released

While most dealers believe franchise values will either increase or remain the same over the next 12 months, the newly released 2024 Kerrigan Dealer Survey found certain franchises saw a sharp decline in valuation expectations due to an oversupply of
Jan 13, 2025

Maryland Auto Dealer Charged Overcharging Consumers, Unwanted Fees by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission and the office of the Maryland Attorney General filed charges against a Maryland based auto group with systematically deceiving and overcharging car-buying consumers for years, costing them millions of dollars in junk fee
Jan 10, 2025

Car Connectivity Consortium Continues to Drive Innovation in Vehicle Connectivity

The organization enters 2025 with significant momentum after surpassing 300 members this year Other accomplishments include strengthening the CCC Digital KeyCertification Program, expanded industry footprint and event participation The Car Connectiv
Jan 10, 2025