Column: Buy-sell activity drops, stays historically elevated in 2023

Column: Buy-sell activity drops, stays historically elevated in 2023 https://ift.tt/NgmjkiF

Automotive News Research & Data Center first-quarter estimates support industry projections for bustling buy-sell activity through 2024.

Infiniti, Mazda stores increase in popularity

Infiniti, Mazda stores increase in popularity https://ift.tt/i4LfWHl

Fewer Honda and Toyota franchises were part of 2023 dealership acquisitions, according to the Automotive News Research & Data Center.

Leo Michael cartoon: Where's my data?

Leo Michael cartoon: Where's my data? https://ift.tt/lu7v6Qc

A survey that polled 1,300 drivers found that 96 percent of people said they should own any and all data generated from their car, and 78 percent of drivers are uncomfortable or extremely uncomfortable with automakers even collecting driver data in the first place.

Column: CDK cyberattack hits broad swath of industry, like 2011 tsunami did

Column: CDK cyberattack hits broad swath of industry, like 2011 tsunami did https://ift.tt/SZvBYqH

The deadly 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami taught automakers a valuable lesson about their supply chains. It's one dealers would be wise to learn.

Ram tops J.D. Power quality survey; Porsche is No. 1 premium brand

Ram tops J.D. Power quality survey; Porsche is No. 1 premium brand https://ift.tt/CDc6nv8

Ram climbed to first place in the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, but fellow Stellantis brand Dodge dropped to last. Porsche was No. 1 among premium brands.

New-car demand slips in first weeks of June, trade group says

New-car demand slips in first weeks of June, trade group says https://ift.tt/EzUpTZw

In the first 23 days of June, retail deliveries of new sedans, crossovers, SUVs and multipurpose vehicles slipped 12 percent to below 1.09 million, the China Passenger Car Association said.