Saturday, December 12, 2020

VW, Napleton do battle as retailer goes after stores

VW, Napleton do battle as retailer goes after stores https://ift.tt/37ZgMIz

Volkswagen Group of America and one of the largest dealership groups in the country are sparring in federal court over allegations of violations to a 2018 settlement between the parties.

A trimmer Cadillac network? Just a bit

A trimmer Cadillac network? Just a bit https://ift.tt/2Llx0Eb

By the end of next year, almost 1 in 5 of the luxury brand's dealers plan to give up their franchise, with hefty buyout payments in hand. But Cadillac will still have about twice as many stores as its German rivals.

Friday, December 11, 2020

McLaren 765LT shows strength of subbrand

McLaren 765LT shows strength of subbrand https://ift.tt/2W7WvLC

As with prior LTs, the company focused on two engineering goals with the 765LT: more performance and less weight.

Dealers turn to Snapchat to attract younger buyers

Dealers turn to Snapchat to attract younger buyers https://ift.tt/37V4ZLn

The social media app popular among millennials and Generation Z is still mostly uncharted territory for auto retailing, and dealerships are finding that advertising there can produce big results.

Michigan bill removes Tesla exemption from direct-sales ban

Michigan bill removes Tesla exemption from direct-sales ban https://ift.tt/3a30WPW

The measure's chances of passing are uncertain in the final days of Michigan's two-year legislative term. The bill is pending in the state Senate.

Nissan drops another field office

Nissan drops another field office https://ift.tt/3qN00VJ

The automaker will close its Mid-Atlantic region sales office next spring.