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Unraveling the tactics guiding Hyundai dealers through climbing incentive targets, elevated inventory, and more
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (1390+ words) Plus, a word from Hyundai re: dealer claims Tune in Monday for our special Memorial Day broadcast of Daily Dealer Live, featuring: Manny Sedano, dealer principal and veteran Andrew Sweet, CEO of Select Fi Chris Taylor, dealership owner and veteran…...
Jenkins Auto Group expands Florida footprint + Ed Morse details marketing campaign
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (595+ words) Happy Saturday and Memorial Day weekend! It was a dynamite week of guests on our shows. "It'll Eat You Alive!" Turning Tragedy Into a Billion-Dollar Dealership Group (And the Lessons Learned Along the Way) F&I Pay Plans, Pricing Transparency,…...
First (publicly known) agent-to-agent car deal goes down in Salt Lake City
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (713+ words) Chris Hudson may have dabbled his way into automotive history." Hudson, general manager of Mark Miller Subaru in Salt Lake City, was tinkering with AI tools when he realized he could build an agent to shop his own store. Driving…...
Federal EV, hybrid fees move forward
2+ day, 15+ min ago (403+ words) The U. S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee completed its markup of the BUILD America 250 Act Thursday, which includes proposed federal annual registration fees of $130 for EVs and $35 for plug-in hybrids. What we know: After a 14-hour session, the Committee advanced the…...
GM Chris Hudson: Agent-to-agent car sales aren't far from happening
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (536+ words) Chris Hudson can't wait for an agent-to-agent car deal. In fact, he's actively trying to speed it along. Hudson, general manager of Mark Miller Subaru in Salt Lake City, was tinkering with AI tools when he realized he could build…...
Used EV sales gain momentum as lease wave takes hold
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (585+ words) Used EV sales will likely continue gaining momentum as an influx of pre-owned models lands on dealer lots over the next three years, and as buyers look for ways to lower ownership costs. First things first: Amid slowing new EV…...
GM pauses $3. 5 B Indiana EV battery plant in latest electrification pullback
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (453+ words) GM has paused construction on its $3. 5 billion EV battery plant in Indiana with Samsung SDI, marking another major shift in the automaker's electrification strategy. The details: The plant'touted as an example of "GM's commitment to driving innovation" when announced in…...
One-size-fits-all vehicle sales pitches are losing ground, Mazda study suggests
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (410+ words) Research commissioned by Mazda suggests consumers increasingly want vehicles that align with their lifestyles, stressing the need for retail marketing and sales teams to think more granularly about buyer preferences. In Columbus, lifestyle alignment centers on space and practicality, with…...
JD Power study shows dealers still win on trust, but lose ground on service speed
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (414+ words) A JD Power study highlighting consumer gains and gaps with aftermarket service providers underscores several areas where dealers could win more service business. The details: The'JD Power 2026 U. S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study found aftermarket providers are viewed as more convenient…...
Stellantis to add 11 new models over next five years in North America
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (566+ words) Stellantis plans to introduce 11 new models and give a makeover to another 12 across North America in the next five years. As part of its strategic plan unveiled Thursday at its Investor Day 2026, Stellantis announced plans for new affordable vehicle options,…...