Auto News
72% of drivers concerned with OEMs sharing data with third parties
A new survey report from global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky reveals that 72 per cent of drivers in the United States are uncomfortable with automotive manufacturers sharing their data with third parties — an issue that auto retailers may find is on the mind of more than some of their potential customers, as…
Stellantis’ new virtual cockpit platform delivers infotainment 100x faster
A virtual cockpit platform described as the first-of-its-kind by BlackBerry Limited was recently introduced as part of the Stellantis Virtual Engineering Workbench (VEW) by the OEM. It is of interest because the new platform allows for the delivery of infotainment tech to customers 100 times faster than previous processes. How BlackBerry is involved is also…
Hyundai ranks highest among mass market OEM websites in J.D. Power U.S. study
Hyundai received the highest ranking among mass market manufacturer websites from J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Manufacturer Website Evaluation Study thanks in part to its intuitive experience. The study measures customer satisfaction of OEM websites during the new-vehicle shopping process by reviewing four key measures: information/content, visual appeal, navigation, and speed. In its news release, Hyundai…
Carvana Settles Dispute with State of Illinois
The used car retailer will continue to operate in Illinois under some restrictions.
Green Bond Availability Grows
Around $28 billion in green bonds are available globally for automakers to help fund their transition to electric vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover Reports Profit for Q3 of its Fiscal Year
The company reported a profit before tax of $326 million for the quarter ending in December.
Rethinking F&I Product Priorities
When you are selling multiple products in order of priority, it is important to examine your ranking to decide if your predetermined order still makes sense.
F&I Practice?
Would you consider yourself an F&I professional? If your answer is yes, I have another question; How often do you practice?
Getting Everyone EV Ready
It’s time to create an environment and culture that welcomes the inherent fears and curiosities of EV buyers, and those who aren’t EV buyers-yet.
Black Book: Weekly Market Update
Last week, wholesale price declines lessened, coming in at a level on par with last July (apart from the weeks around Thanksgiving and Christmas when volume and conversions were down), before the declines began to accelerate for Q3 and Q4.