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Dealer Opsby StaffSeptember 12, 2022

BMW Announces Sources for New EV Batteries

Europe, China and North America will each have two plants that will produce round lithium ion cells for BMW.

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Complianceby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Catalytic Converter Theft Targeted with New F&I Offering

San Diego company offering two-part protection plan for vehicle owners, including unique identification numbers, to shield them from ballooning thefts.

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Dealer Opsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Japanese Industry Minister Questions U.S. EV Credits  

Japanese Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura expressed concern that a new U.S. law on tax credits for electric vehicles may violate international law.

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Dealer Opsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Automakers Shift Production to Autos with Better Profit Margins

Automakers have shifted to selling vehicles with better profit margins in the U.S. as supply chain shortages and shipping concerns dampen production.

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Dealer Opsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Several Auto Retailers Announce Expansions

Sonic Automotive, Group 1 Automotive, the Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Barnes Crossing Auto Group, and Ed Morse Automotive Group all expanded their businesses recently.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

Cox Automotive Releases Dealer Sentiment Index

U.S. auto dealers see market weakness driven by inflation, economic anxiety, and tight inventory.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

Porsche IPO Listing Has Potential to Be One of the World's Largest

Porsche SE, Volkswagen’s biggest shareholder, said it plans to scoop up 25 percent, plus one extra share, in carmaker Porsche AG voting stock when VW lists the sports car brand.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

New Jeep Models Target Electric SUV Dominance

The Stellantis brand announced plans for half of U.S. sales and all European sales to be fully electric vehicles by 2030.

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Dealer Opsby StaffSeptember 7, 2022

California Power Grid Is on Track to Handle the Influx of EVs

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office tells reporters that the state’s power grid is on track to handle the influx of electric vehicles on California roads resulting from a new state ban on the sale of gasoline-powered cars here by 2035.

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Dealer Opsby StaffSeptember 7, 2022

Black Book: Weekly Market Report

The market saw continued declines last week, with the overall rate of depreciation being consistent with what we have experienced over the last five weeks.

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