Why do shortages exist, and how can automakers continue to meet their goals in 2024?

One way dealers can speed up the process is by addressing vehicle-delivery times. Pexels/Erik McIean The primary objective of a dealership is, undoubtedly, to sell vehicles. However, when mismanaged, the endeavor can leave customers with a less-than-favorable impression of the business. Customers’ chief complaints are dealing with multiple people, enduring long waits, and a lack…

The right products and services not only ensure customer satisfaction but also reinforce your dealership’s reputation for quality and reliability. Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio A Big Win for Dealers and Customers In the ever-innovating automotive marketplace, auto dealers face a unique challenge: catering to the growing segment of consumers who purchase older, high-mileage vehicles off their lots.…

ACE says Kamal’s appointment is the first step toward a tactical but wide-ranging expansion of curricula, services and clientele. Automotive Compliance Education (ACE) has named Tariq Kamal vice president of operations in a newly created role that puts him in charge of the training and certification provider’s business, sales and marketing strategies. Executive Director Gil…

Cybertruck prototype before deliveries started last fall. Pexels/Stephen Leonardi Tesla recalled nearly 4,000 of its new Cybertruck due to the potential for the accelerator pedal to dislodge and pose risk of crashing. A recall notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website indicates that the pedal pad could come loose, resulting in the pedal…

Nearly two-thirds of about 2,000 surveyed Germans said health tests to determine driving suitability would be sensible. Pexels/Luke Miller A survey of Germans commissioned by Continental found that the majority believe regular health checks are a good idea to gauge people’s suitability for driving. Nearly two-thirds of about 2,000 surveyed Germans indicate such tests would…

Battery-electric vehicles’ share of sales declined from about 14% to 13% year-over-year as hybrids rose from 24% to 29%. IMAGE: Pexels/Aleksejs Bergmanis New-vehicle sales in Europe fell for the first time this year in March as the electric sales portion declined. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said this year’s Easter holiday timing adversely affected overall…

IMAGE: Pexels/Vraj Shah Healthy spring new-vehicle sales in the U.S. ate into inventory last month, chopping down days’ supply. Supply rose only marginally from 2.74 million units to 2.77 million but was up 46% year-over-year, Cox Automotive said. Days’ supply ended down seven days month-over-month to 72. That’s still 30% above a year earlier. Models…

Recall affects 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sports, as well as certain Mavericks. IMAGE: Ford Ford is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles over a battery issue that could lead to loss of power while driving. The recall affects 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sports and 2022 to 2023 Mavericks. A notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety…

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