Sunday, July 31, 2022

Think of tomorrow's new-vehicle buyer

Think of tomorrow's new-vehicle buyer https://ift.tt/gkYpW8O

Automakers should give young, first-time car buyers something affordable to aspire to, writes an Automotive News reader in a letter to the editor.

At public retailers, inventory still hasn't turned a corner

At public retailers, inventory still hasn't turned a corner https://ift.tt/qHoW9Zh

Although all six major public franchised retailers in late July reported that new-vehicle days' supply level improved between the end of March and the end of June, company leaders said they believe the constrained inventory situation has yet to turn a corner toward lasting recovery.

 

 

Time to listen to FTC and clean up

Time to listen to FTC and clean up https://ift.tt/gAK5ZRY

Dealers need to embrace Federal Trade Commission proposals and change how cars are sold in this country, writes an Automotive News reader in a letter to the editor.

To sell more used vehicles online, groups create brands

To sell more used vehicles online, groups create brands https://ift.tt/Gm3XMRU

Some dealership groups are creating standalone brands as they launch new online sales tools with the goal of reaching new customers and diversifying operations.

Firebug cites bad Jeep motor for 36-year grudge

Firebug cites bad Jeep motor for 36-year grudge https://ift.tt/oB9RyLH

An Indiana man said he torched four vehicles to get back at a dealership for not fixing his troublesome engine in 1986.

Dealership gives Batmobile to fallen police officer's son

Dealership gives Batmobile to fallen police officer's son https://ift.tt/e0S9vRb

A Michigan dealership gave the teen a 2018 Malibu he picked out, decorating it with a giant Batman logo in honor of his father, who was killed on the job last month.