A collaboration between Reynolds and Reynolds, Volkswagen Group of America, and LaFontaine Automotive Group has introduced a new approach to vehicle service, combining cutting-edge kiosk technology with mobile service capabilities. This initiative, l

The automotive retail industry entered 2025 at a crossroads. The first quarter of the year did little to clear up that uncertainty. This year’s Q1 Haig Report showcases a market filled with optimism yet balances it with challenges emerging from tar

The used car market is experiencing a wave of fluctuations and they’re not only restricted to internal combustion powertrains. After two years of consistent price declines, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) have seen surging prices in May, increa

Automotive recalls continue to be a critical issue affecting road safety and consumer trust. Over 28 million passenger vehicles, light trucks, and vans were affected by recalls in 2024, with 505 campaigns labeled as “high-risk,” according to Reca

Goodyear is making the leap into the software-defined vehicle (SDV) space with its SightLine tire intelligence software. The tire company revealed its partnership with SDVerse™, a leading business-to-business marketplace for vehicle software soluti

The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced a 15 percent decline in activity during Q1 according to the Kerrigan Advisors First Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report. The dip was largely due to uncertainties surrounding the Trump administration’s auto t

Despite a strong sales finish to the first quarter of the year, dealer market sentiment has taken a slight dip according to the Q2 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The current market index stands at 42, down from 44 in Q1. A score

The United States Senate voted Thursday to repeal California’s plan to end the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The vote was 51-44 in favor of blocking the state’s EV mandate which was set to require 35 percent of all cars sold in state to b

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) issued a cease-and-desist to American Honda Motor Co. and Sony Honda Mobility of America ordering them to stop direct-to-consumer sales of new Afeela brand vehicles. The CNCDA alleges that Honda is v