Jalopnik

JANUARY 27, 2025

Its Monday, January 27, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Credit unions remain cautiously optimistic about the auto finance landscape through the end of 2024. Most do not anticipate improvements in liquidity and delinquency crises or significant impacts from lowered interest rates until mid-2025, as per CULA’s recent “Future of Auto Finance – The Next Six Months” survey.

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CATI

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here are five essential skills you’ll develop after undergoing automotive sales training. Adaptability The automotive industry is constantly evolving. From the introduction of new car models to the emergence of electric and self-driving vehicles, change is the only constant. This demands a high level of organization.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following a challenging sales environment in 2022, a noticeable recovery in the automotive sector has stabilized in 2023. The latest auto finance digital transformation index data illustrates where the industry stands in this operational journey. Cox Automotive also estimates 35.7 million units. in 2023, down slightly from 36.2

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

The automotive M&A advisory firms semiannual Market Outlook Report , released this week in conjunction with the NADA Show, said its data shows American consumers have reached peak truck. The report, produced in partnership with Kaiser Associates, combining DCGs automotive research and data with Kaisers industry analysis.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Americans have a huge automotive debt problem right now. A new survey shows that 31 percent of American drivers who financed their car are u nderwater on their loans. The problem is even worse for EV owners – 46 percent of those folks have negative equity in their electric cars.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 29, 2024

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Transit Connect electric is touted by its seller as a “piece of automotive history.” Let’s see if its price sets some sort of historical record. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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AutoInc.

JUNE 16, 2023

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity, it is crucial for automotive retail businesses to understand and cater to diverse consumer segments. The Rise of Women Owners in the EV Market Historically, the automotive industry has been male-dominated.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 22, 2024

It’s Monday, July 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 16, 2024

It’s Thursday, May 16, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 22, 2024

It’s Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 11, 2024

It’s Monday, March 11, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As we reflect on the 2024 automotive landscape, its clear that dealerships faced a year of significant challenges and transformations, particularly in finance and insurance (F&I). New vehicles, with their advanced technologies and longer warranties, call for a different set of F&I products compared to used vehicles.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s Friday, April 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 16, 2024

Leasing activity and overall penetration has continued to climb, especially in the first quarter as inventory levels normalized further and incentives on electric vehicles accelerated. in Q1 2023, according to Experian’s Q1 State of the Automotive Finance Market Report. Leases made up 24.1%

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Much like my heart rate during last night’s Super Bowl , used electric vehicle prices are all over the place , and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. Analysts tell Automotive News that used EV prices will continue to fluctuate, and it’s up to automakers to launch affordable EVs before the current ones… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The modern automotive landscape is not for the faint of heart; daring new industry titans are prospering while some storied traditional marques are struggling to remain relevant. As some companies went all-in on their commitment to an all-electric lineup, consumer preference shifted back toward hybridization. As a… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Both gas-powered and electric vehicles saw double-digit rises in the number of folks who bought them with cold, hard cash , according to Automotive News. More and more people are buying their cars with cash , and it’s almost entirely because high interest rates have made auto loans miserably high. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are spending nearly three months sitting on dealer lots. Data shows that it took Mercedes dealers an average of 82 days to sell the automaker’s battery-powered EQ models , according to Automotive News. Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While Mercedes backtracks on its future electric vehicle plans and Ford cuts production of its battery-powered F-150 Lightning , British automotive upstart Ineos has entered the murky waters of electrification with an EV of its own, the Fusilier. But at its launch, company boss Jim Ratcliffe made no excuses for the… Read more.

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DRIVE

JUNE 21, 2023

JAR Automotive new location It can be daunting for any business owner contemplating moving to a new location. Jeff Reitz, owner of JAR Automotive in McPherson, Kansas made the move to a bigger shop. Jeff Reitz, owner of JAR Performance Automotive How long were you at your original location? Have a thorough, detailed plan.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It seems like weve been hearing about Porsches plan to electrify the Boxster and Cayman for eons , yet weve never seen anything closer to production-ready than the Mission R concept from back in 2021. A new report from Automobilwoche says why that may be: Porsche is simply struggling with the cars development. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 9, 2024

I was raised in my automotive beginnings to know that if the customer didn’t drive the car, management would not give approval to ask the customer to purchase. Some consumers have never driven an electric or fully autonomous vehicle, both of which are very different experiences. It’s a good question. The big question is, why?

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The workers, though, still face uncertainty in the face of a shifting automotive market. As manufacturers transition to electric vehicles, those workers need to know they won’t be left out in the cold, and those assurances are still forthcoming. The United Auto Workers strike has — tentatively — ended. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The fully electric next-generation Porsche Macan will finally go on sale in 2024 after multiple delays, and Porsche’s original plan was for the current gas-powered Macan to soldier on alongside the new Macan EV for at least a couple of model years. According to a report from Automotive News , in most of Europe that… Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024 is turning out to be a bit of a “put up or shut up” year for General Motors’ ability to produce and profit from its electric vehicles , and that’s not just us saying it. GM CEO Mary Barra said 2024 would be “the year of execution” for t he automaker and its Ultium platform , according to Automotive News. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cox Automotive ‘s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. At 80%, new electric vehicle (EV) buyers continue to report the highest levels of satisfaction with the process.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A lackluster third quarter from Tesla has the Chinese automaker BYD eyeing the American automaker’s EV crown as the firm is just over 3,000 units away from becoming the largest EV automaker in the world. Read more.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 3, 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a significant part of the automotive school landscape, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental consciousness. Currently, the province provides up to $7,000 for new fully electric vehicles, $5,000 for plug-in hybrids, and $3,500 for used EVs.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 30, 2024

Car enthusiasts like most social groups come in different shapes, sizes, and specialties, with some who focus on classic cars, some who love electric cars, and a litany of other niches. A Canadian researcher and college professor surveyed over 500 business students to learn more about the automotive enthusiast… Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s Monday, April 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 17, 2024

It’s Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Electric vehicles aren’t cheap yet. I mean, to be fair, no cars are cheap anymore with an average transaction price above $48,000 , but now “luxury” EV makers looking to capitalize on a market looking for cheaper all-electric vehicles. Tesla , Rivian , Lucid and even VinFast are planning on bringing cheaper offerings to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s Thursday, September 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 18, 2024

After months of turmoil, struggling electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for bankruptcy this morning, bringing to an end a torrid period that began almost as soon as it started shipping its Ocean electric SUV. Now, the company’s assets will be stripped and sold off in order to recoup some of the costs it lost through… Read more.

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