FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees, Bait-and-Switch Tactics Plaguing Car Buyers
Jun 26, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule to ban junk fees and bait-and-switch advertising tactics that can plague consumers throughout the car-buying experience. As auto prices surge, the Commission is seeking to eliminate the tricks and traps that make it hard or impossible to comparison shop or leave consumer ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 12-18, 2022
Jun 19, 2022
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading
Mid-Week Auto News Update - Prices, Sales, Auctions
Jun 7, 2022
Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Wholesale used-vehicle pricing increased month over month in May, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) reported this morning, and remains ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022
Jun 5, 2022
Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading
duPont REGISTRY Adds Luxury Car Veteran as General Manager and Newest Strategic Investor
May 31, 2022
MIAMI--duPont REGISTRY, a Motorsport Network company, announced today the addition of Ken Harte as its General Manager and its newest strategic investor. duPont REGISTRY, the most trusted source for exotic, classic and luxury cars, tapped the 30-year automotive veteran to oversee its sales team and inventory management ... Continue reading
May 20, 2022
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Cox Automotive Update: Values, Affordability and Inventory
May 18, 2022
In Southeast Michigan, where this note was drafted this morning, the signs of summer have returned: Trees are all but fully bloomed and the gardens are tall and green again. The annual cycle continues, so much looks the same. ... Continue reading
2023 Mazda CX-50 – First Drive Review By Larry Nutson
May 13, 2022
2023 Mazda CX-50 – First Drive New overlanding creds By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I recently traveled to California’s Central Coast on the invite of Mazda to drive the all-new 2023 Mazda CX-50. The CX-50 is an addition to the Mazda product lineup. ... Continue reading
Don't Be A Yutz*, Go Dealer Direct And Eliminate 3rd Party Lead Gen Tout-Fees
May 13, 2022
Although using a third-party lead-gen service like Consumer Reports, TruCar, Edmunds, KBB, Auto-by-Tel, Cars.com, AutoTrader, Edmunds and all of the others is easy, don't for a second believe that they are really free... ... Continue reading
April 2022 Sales Results and Other Cox Automotive Facts and Opinions
May 4, 2022
Our team is finalizing its April new-vehicle sales estimates, but every indication so far is that the numbers will land very close to our April 2022 forecast posted last week. With a nod to today's date and the excellent work from our Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, “The force is strong with this one.” We expe ... Continue reading
Cox Automotive Industry Report - April 29, 2022
Apr 29, 2022
Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Cox Automotive has been researching the car-buying process for 12 years and, with today’s launch of the Car Buyer Financing Journey Study, is diving into the ... Continue reading
April Car Care Tips from AutoNation Keep Drivers Safe and Cars Running Smoothly
Apr 7, 2022
AutoNation recommends preparing a cost-effective emergency & car care preparedness kit to tuck into the center console or keep in the trunk. ... Continue reading
AutoNation Adds Tenured Leaders to Executive Team
Mar 31, 2022
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 3, 2022 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest and most admired automotive retailer, today announced that the Company is expanding its Executive Team. Dave Koehler, who currently serves as the Eastern Region President, will be Chief Operating Officer, Non-Franchised Business. ... Continue reading
Mar 20, 2022
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There Is Only One Auto Channel Digital Content Library And System For Sale Or Lease
Mar 14, 2022
Content Keeps Buyers Shopping, it is a grown-up car guy's most important Stop On The Digital Mother Road, where they find focused easy to understand, easy to read helpful and fun automotive content. They find comfortable eclectic lifestyle stories, ... Continue reading
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