New-car market will expand 3% in Sept., trade group predicts

New-car market will expand 3% in Sept., trade group predicts https://ift.tt/Cvupf2s

Retail sales of new passenger vehicles industrywide will increase three percent to 1.98 million in September, the China Automobile Dealers Association predicted. 

Big gains seen for U.S. sales in September and Q3, but affordability drags on market

Big gains seen for U.S. sales in September and Q3, but affordability drags on market https://ift.tt/fr0pVGR

Analysts expect Q3 and September sales increases over last year when they begin to be reported Tuesday, though the pace of sales has slowed as high interest rates compound affordability challenges.

1 Thing We're Talking About: Celebrating technicians

1 Thing We're Talking About: Celebrating technicians https://ift.tt/Lem12X7

The American Trucking Associations has deemed Sept. 24-30 a time to honor the technicians "who keep our trucks moving" and who are "highly deserving of recognition."

Tax credit transfers could be mismanaged

Tax credit transfers could be mismanaged https://ift.tt/3rAqLJM

The transfer of tax credits to dealers is a program that will give dealers ultimate control of their clients’ money.

Volvo Cars tailors a solution to tech shortage

Volvo Cars tailors a solution to tech shortage https://ift.tt/ujPI2lD

To make service technician jobs women-friendly, the Swedish automaker strives to make doing the work more comfortable by reinventing the shop floor uniform.

Hyundai EV buyers get free home chargers

Hyundai EV buyers get free home chargers https://ift.tt/k7vmcPB

Hyundai is giving buyers who elect to purchase or lease a new EV through its captive finance arm a free ChargePoint Level 2 home charger valued at $549 and a credit of $600 toward installation.

Technician conviction in pedestrian's death upheld

Technician conviction in pedestrian's death upheld https://ift.tt/MVRaAOv

A technician who fatally struck a pedestrian while taking a service customer's vehicle for a test drive after an oil change failed to get his conviction for "careless driving involving unintentional death" overturned by a Pennsylvania court.

Guest commentary: Modern retail a boon for F&I revenue — if it's done right

Guest commentary: Modern retail a boon for F&I revenue — if it's done right https://ift.tt/JixdGIR

Modern retail delivers the ability to browse, research and then purchase online or in-store and it will only continue to gain in popularity. Online platforms won't negatively impact F&I revenue if products are introduced earlier in the sales process.

Former F&I manager sues Indiana dealership

Former F&I manager sues Indiana dealership https://ift.tt/BMD3C41

The suit alleges wrongful termination, retaliation and sex discrimination by John Jones Chevrolet Buick of Corydon.

Dealers begin to put UAW strike planning into action

Dealers begin to put UAW strike planning into action https://ift.tt/O9lTkRD

With the UAW launching its strike against all Detroit 3 automakers and halting production at three vehicle assembly plants, dealers are putting monthslong contingency plans into action.

Exports drive up August light-vehicle shipments 6.9%

Exports drive up August light-vehicle shipments 6.9% https://ift.tt/SkCEDJb

Automakers in China shipped 2.27 million sedans, crossovers, SUVs, multipurpose vehicles and minibuses last month, up 6.9 percent from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Monday.

Used-vehicle market expands 6% in August

Used-vehicle market expands 6% in August https://ift.tt/1DnZLNH

Sales of used light vehicles in China have increased seven straight months, with August volume rising six percent year on year to 1.25 million, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.

Engine warranty case against Indiana Nissan dealership reinstated by appeals court

Engine warranty case against Indiana Nissan dealership reinstated by appeals court https://ift.tt/4sLhCOY

A jury will decide if a customer was told a rebuilt Ford F-250 engine was under warranty.

Spotlight: Ryan Mutalib, fixed operations director at Jeff Wyler Honda

Spotlight: Ryan Mutalib, fixed operations director at Jeff Wyler Honda https://ift.tt/PtcIY6O

Get to know Ryan Mutalib of Jeff Wyler Honda.

Chinese EV makers are bit players in Europe

Chinese EV makers are bit players in Europe https://ift.tt/WwGF5Zi

China's market leader Geely is the top Chinese presence in Europe, but still only ranks seventh in pure EV sales in the EU in the first half of 2023, less than a quarter of market leader VW, Bloomberg says.

EU opens anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs

EU opens anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs https://ift.tt/euGCJUW

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the prices of Chinese cars were being kept artificially low by huge state subsidies and that this was leading to a distortion of the European market.

Dealers caught in middle of EV transition, panel says

Dealers caught in middle of EV transition, panel says https://ift.tt/kSQeBnv

The 2023 Automotive News Congress Retail Future panelists identified affordability, range anxiety, education and regional climate concerns as key barriers to EV adoption during the discussion Tuesday.

Exports drive August light-vehicle shipments up 6.9%

Exports drive August light-vehicle shipments up 6.9% https://ift.tt/CbO40tA

Automakers in China shipped 2.27 million sedans, crossovers, SUVs, multipurpose vehicles and minibuses last month, up 6.9 percent from a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Monday.

Toyota will keep passenger cars in U.S. lineup, says brand chief

Toyota will keep passenger cars in U.S. lineup, says brand chief https://ift.tt/aOevx2F

Ahead of the annual Toyota dealer meeting in Las Vegas this week, brand head Dave Christ says the brand won't just focus on trucks and that incentives are likely to rebound as dealer inventories recover.

Toyota will keep passenger cars in the lineup, says brand chief

Toyota will keep passenger cars in the lineup, says brand chief https://ift.tt/JQkoMg9

Ahead of the annual Toyota dealer meeting in Las Vegas this week, brand head Dave Christ says the brand won't just focus on trucks and that incentives are likely to rebound as dealer inventories recover.

Don Johnson Auto adapts Gino Wickman Entrepreneurial Operating System

Don Johnson Auto adapts Gino Wickman Entrepreneurial Operating System https://ift.tt/7PSKZrt

To address communication challenges and achieve growth targets, CEO Joshua Johnson deployed author Gino Wickman's concept of an Entrepreneurial Operating System.

Spotlight: Aaron Zimmerman, corporate fixed operations director at Len Stoler Automotive Group

Spotlight: Aaron Zimmerman, corporate fixed operations director at Len Stoler Automotive Group https://ift.tt/FpGlhZM

Get to know Aaron Zimmerman of the Len Stoler Automotive Group.

Sales continue to slide at Honda, Volvo

Sales continue to slide at Honda, Volvo https://ift.tt/QT9u2fO

Honda and Volvo registered lower sales in China last month as their electrified models have yet to gain traction and offset shrinking demand for gasoline products.

Guest commentary: Warranty reimbursement can provide financial lift to dealerships

Guest commentary: Warranty reimbursement can provide financial lift to dealerships https://ift.tt/XB7vQ9W

Warranty reimbursements can add up to $200,000 annually in gross profit, author writes.

Appeal by service adviser fired for insubordination denied by Conn. court

Appeal by service adviser fired for insubordination denied by Conn. court https://ift.tt/6Vveoq4

Adviser had alleged gender and pregnancy bias; customers had complained about her rudeness.

Lawsuit: Fla. VW dealership added fees at lease buyout

Lawsuit: Fla. VW dealership added fees at lease buyout https://ift.tt/WknGCMi

Customer alleges hundreds of dollars added in undisclosed fees when he tried to purchase his vehicle at the end of the lease period.

Rise of China's EV makers threatens Western automakers, UBS report says

Rise of China's EV makers threatens Western automakers, UBS report says https://ift.tt/0eImfEN

Led by BYD, Chinese carmakers will almost double their share of the auto market by the end of the decade, UBS analysts said. 

VW Group turns to design to sharpen model lineup as EV sales struggle

VW Group turns to design to sharpen model lineup as EV sales struggle https://ift.tt/xkcClzt

VW Group will strengthen the hand of its designers to better differentiate the company's 10 brands and boost demand for its upcoming EVs.

3 trade groups say pact reaffirms right-to-repair commitment. Critics call it a farce.

3 trade groups say pact reaffirms right-to-repair commitment. Critics call it a farce. https://ift.tt/fbq15sS

Automakers and a segment of independent repairers say a July agreement reaffirms their commitment to right to repair, potentially shelving the need for federal legislation. But right-to-repair advocates aren't convinced.