News By Topic: Automobile Dealers

Montreal-based Dealership Group Lassos Up Ferrari of Rancho Mirage in California

Sep 12, 2024

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2024 - Holand Automotive Group, one of Canada's leading luxury automotive retailers and owner of Ferrari Quebec in Montreal and Ferrari of South Bay in California, welcomes a new champion to its stable: Ferrari of Rancho Mirage. ... Continue reading

The First Retail Production All-Electric 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, to Cross the Barrett-Jackson Auction Block to Benefit Detroit Children's Fund

Sep 12, 2024

2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefiting the Detroit Children’s Fund. Barrett-Jackson will continue its 50-plus year legacy of philanthropy by auctioning the first retail production all-electric 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, VIN 001, with 100 percent of the hammer price benefit ... Continue reading

Now That Every Bad Thing We Have Published About EV's Has Become Mainstream, Isn't It Time For All The Good Things We Published About Ethanol To Become Mainstream, Too?

Sep 12, 2024

After years of untruthful Oil Industry anti-ethanol propaganda almost everyone ... Continue reading

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross HV Nightshade - Review by David Colman

Sep 12, 2024

Delightful throwback to an era when driving was more about you than automation. ... Continue reading

NEW CAR REVIEW: 2024 Hyundai Palisade XRT AWD - by David Colman

Sep 12, 2024

In terms of price, size, horsepower and packaging, the Palisade sits squarely atop all of Hyundai's many SUV offerings. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Prices Continue to Tumble in August, Incentives Up Nearly 50% Year Over Year, according to Kelley Blue Book Estimates

Sep 11, 2024

New-vehicle prices in August were lower year over year for the 11th straight month as price pressure continues to build. The average transaction price in August, at $47,870, was lower versus August 2023 by 1.7%, the largest year-over-year drop since January. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Repair Software By Mitchell

Sep 10, 2024

The company's latest technology, Mitchell ServiceLink powered by UpdatePromise, integrates repair status updates into Mitchell Connect and allows repair facilities to conduct post-repair customer satisfaction surveys. SAN DIEGO, Sept. ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada August 2024 Best SalesAugust Ever

Sep 10, 2024

Subaru Canada, Inc., (SCI) said goodbye to summer with a blistering 5,868 units sold, marking the best August ever for the brand. ... Continue reading

C A R Hot Topics

Sep 9, 2024

This week Alan discusses the pause on lithium investments, potential VW Germany plant closures, and the future of hydrogen. We would love to hear from you and welcome your questions anytime. ... Continue reading

Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits All-Time Record in First Half of 2024, Nearly Double Pre-Pandemic Average

Sep 9, 2024

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced an all-time record in the first half of 2024, with 204 completed dealership transactions representing 381 franchises sold, according to the just-released Second Quarter 2024 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors. At this rate, transaction activity ... Continue reading

Nearly Half of Young Tradespeople Say Social Media Inspired Them to Choose a Career in the Trades According to Survey from DEWALT and WorldSkills International

Sep 9, 2024

Nearly 75% intend to use social media to raise visibility for skilled careers More than 50% are interested in creating social content showcasing themselves at work to encourage others to join their trade Social stigma and lack of parental support cited as barriers to entering careers in skilled labor To help inspire th ... Continue reading

TIE BREAKER: Serra Automotive Ranked First in 2024 Dealer Group Study for Providing Quick and Easy Service Appointments

Sep 9, 2024

Serra Automotive was ranked first out of 20 auto dealer groups in Pied Piper’s 2024 PSI® Service Telephone Effectiveness® (STE®) Study, which measured the efficiency and quality of service telephone calls from a customer’s objective of quickly and easily setting up a service appointment. Following Serra Automoti ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA WEEKLY RECALLS SUMMARY - September 9, 2024

Sep 9, 2024

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Dodge Enters Nitrocross Series, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Team to Compete in 1,000-plus-horsepower Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X Rally Cars

Sep 8, 2024

Dodge is making its debut in the 2024-2025 Nitrocross Series with the introduction of four Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X electric-powered race cars in the Group E class, set to begin competing at the season-opening Nitrocross event scheduled for Sept. ... Continue reading

The used car market is projected to grow by USD 857.1 billion from 2024-2028, driven by rising competition and new car models, with AI influencing market trends - Technavio

Sep 8, 2024

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape- The global used car market size is estimated to grow by USD 857.1 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. ... Continue reading