4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (512+ words) In Cox Automotive’s latest survey of sentiment, dealers cited affordability pressures, rising inflation, higher interest rates and economic uncertainty as key factors for what amounts to a decline. The Q3 Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey was conducted between July 22 and Aug....

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1336+ words) It’s created a service gap that represents an opportunity for other Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealers. When used car behemoth Carvana began acquiring new car dealerships in early 2025, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealers fretted about what it would mean for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (907+ words) The opportunity appeared when Group 1 unexpectedly closed one of its Austin stores. Sunny Rathore typically has multiple meetings lined up with vehicle manufacturers each year at the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers annual meeting. But due to a NAMAD…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (429+ words) The partnership promises transparent pricing and a streamlined purchase process, and LaFontaine says it’s the next evolution in an omnichannel retail strategy. Amazon Autos launched its retail partnership with Hyundai Motor Co. in December 2024, allowing customers in 48 U.S. cities to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (663+ words) In an exclusive interview with WardsAuto, Unifor National President Lana Payne shares her takeaways from recent negotiations with Ford — and what’s ahead. OTTAWA — The president of Canada's auto-sector union Unifor is optimistic the labor group will secure more wins amid…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (421+ words) The investment is focused on paint and modernization upgrades, including new processing equipment and an estimated 28,000-square-foot expansion. The Wentzville Assembly plant, which opened in 1983, currently builds the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups; and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (978+ words) While the California dealer group already puts AI to use in a range of tasks from compliance insights to crafting pay plans, its sales and finance director has suggestions for the future. Artificial intelligence does not mean that people are…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (678+ words) A dealer partner across the street from the auto group’s latest CDJR acquisition made the store attractive, President Matt Serra said. Serra Automotive Group in June acquired its fifth Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram store in Michigan. Its past success with…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (474+ words) Jeff Wyler Automotive Family employees harness tech training to build AI tools that boost efficiency. Dealers are bombarded with information on the latest artificial intelligence tools and how they will improve their dealership’s operations. But finding AI that actually makes…...