Every model listed is either a hybrid, available as one, or an electric vehicle for the first time Given the persistently high average price of a new car, it’s crucial for shoppers to choose a […]
The global transition to electric vehicles is beginning to unravel the way major changeovers often do: slowly at first, then all at once. This week brought a cascade of signals that the EV era is […]
The European Union proposed watering down rules that would have effectively banned the sale of new combustion-engine cars in the bloc from 2035, after heavy pressure from the automotive industry. The move announced Tuesday is the latest […]
Ford Motor Company said Monday it expected to take about $19.5 billion in charges, mainly tied to its electric-vehicle business, a massive hit as the automaker retrenches in the face of sinking EV demand. The […]
It’s no secret… making money selling cars is getting harder. As margins compress on the variable side of the dealership (car sales, finance, insurance), the fixed ops side of things (car service and parts) is […]
By Nick Carey While Western nations focus on the competitive threat of Chinese EVs, a different challenge is reshaping the auto industry. Beijing’s legacy automakers are saturating emerging and second-tier markets with fossil-fuel vehicles — often […]
Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated. You cannot negotiate the standard terms of your dealer sales and service agreement. However, addenda to the […]
Shoppers are downsizing, buying used vehicles, taking on longer car loans and holding out for deals For years it has seemed no sticker price was too high for American car buyers. Even as average new […]
Republicans question value of automatic braking, rear-seat reminders Lawmakers will take aim at vehicle-safety mandates in a coming Senate hearing, targeting some auto-industry regulations once considered too sacrosanct to attack. Senate Republicans in January plan […]