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August Auto Sales Show Stability Amid Seasonal, Labor Day Boost: Cox

The forecast from Cox Automotive released just before the Labor Day holiday had U.S. new-vehicle sales in August remaining relatively stable. In August, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is expected to reach 15.4 million, hig
Sep 4, 2024

Michelin Steers RFID Tire Tagging Ahead with Gen 4

Editor’s Note: This story was first published at RFIDJournal.com Global tire company Michelin has been researching, designing and testing RFID tags in its tire products for years to create what it calls a connected tire that communicates to tho
Sep 2, 2024

S&P: August Shows New-Vehicle Sales Continue to Grow in U.S.

On a volume estimate of 1.42 million units, S&P Global Mobility is forecasting U.S. light vehicle sales in August to be up more than seven percent year-over-year and more than 11 percent from the month-prior level ahead of Labor Day weekend. The
Aug 30, 2024

Pinnacle Deals, Open Road Capital, Holiday Auto Group, Victory Automotive Group: Dealership Sales Roundup

Pinnacle Brokers Three Deals in Texas Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions recently completed multiple transactions in the Texas automotive market. South Austin Nissan and Baytown Nissan, both owned by Central Automotive Group and Hyundai of Silsbee�
Aug 29, 2024

 “DIY Search & Social Digital Audit For Car Dealers” Webinar from Dealers United Set for Sept. 10

DigitalDealer.com will host a webinar titled “DIY Search & Social Digital Audit For Car Dealers” on Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. featuring Dealers United’s Justin Friend and Dale Hewitt. The webinar will provides a step-by-step guide on how to eva
Aug 28, 2024

Subaru, Toyota Top ACSI Most Satisfied Customers Study

The recently released American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Automobile Study 2024 found satisfaction with both mass-market (79) and luxury (81) segments is unchanged from the year before, while the smaller brands that comprise the “all others
Aug 27, 2024

Ford Makes Changes to EV Plans

Ford Motor Co. is canceling plans for a fully electric sport utility vehicle in a shift that may cost the carmaker around $1.9 billion. In addition to scrapping already delayed all-electric three-row SUV, Ford announced on Aug. 21 it will further pos
Aug 26, 2024

CDK Settles Lawsuit with Dealers

CDK Global will pay $100 million to settle a class action by auto dealerships claiming they overpaid for the company’s dealer management systems. Lawyers representing a class of thousands of dealers filed the proposed settlement on Aug. 16 in Chi
Aug 23, 2024

Asbury Automotive Pledges Vigorous Defense Against FTC Compliant

One of the largest U.S. automotive groups is facing action from the federal government due to alleged discriminatory practices. On Aug. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an administrative complaint, against Asbury Automotive due to all
Aug 21, 2024