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Dealer Magazine: The ‘Electric Vehicle Conspiracy’
Have you noticed the widening gap between reality, the truth, and what the government, the industry press and the manufacturers are telling us? I’ve always prided myself on being one of the most accurate future forecasters in the industry. My track record stands...
S&P: Average Age of Cars in the U.S. Continues to Rise
It is not just you—Americans are indeed holding on longer to their cars. A recent report from S&P Global Mobility found the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States has risen to record 12.6 years in 2024, up by two months over 2023. While this...
Dealer Magazine: The Critical Conversations No Auto Business Family Can Ignore
Difficult conversations are a staple in any business. But in a family-run auto dealership, their frequency and intensity can be higher due to overlapping personal and professional lives. Avoiding these conversations often leads to brewing misunderstandings,...
May New Car Sales Projected to Rise Nearly 3% from Last May: J.D. Power
Total new-vehicle sales for May 2024, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,446,800 units, a 2.9 percent increase from May 2023 on a selling day adjusted basis, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. Comparing...
Dealer Magazine: Interview with Rita Case of Rick Case Automotive Group
Dealer Magazine had the privilege of talking with Rita Case, who was named the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 2024 National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas in February. Case is president and chief executive officer of Rick Case Automotive...
Hexagon Purus to Supply Toyota Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Kits
Las Vegas, Tuesday 22 May— Hexagon Purus is pleased to announce it will be supplying components to Toyota North America (TMNA) for serial production of its heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kits. Hexagon Purus will be providing a full hydrogen storage system...
SafePoint Introduces Enhanced Features to Monitor Inventory, Recapture Lost Service Revenue, and Super Charge Retention
Metairie, LA – SafePoint Dealer Services, the leading lot management and telematics (GPS) monitoring solution for dealers, announced on May 20, 2024, the launch of several new features designed to give dealerships control over communication with their customers while...
ZT Automotive, Paradise Motors, Fiskers, Mall Chevrolet: Dealership Sales Roundup
ZT Automotive Enters Alabama Market ZT Automotive has expanded to 13 dealerships and officially entered the Alabama market after completing a deal with Florida-based Greenway Automotive group. The acquisition includes brands such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Chrysler...
Ford Tells Dealers They Can Delay EV Investments
Ford has told dealers they can pause capital investments related to selling electric vehicles (EV) until the company completes a review of its requirements. The automaker had set a June 30 deadline for dealers to invest in Level 2 EV charging stations to qualify for...
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