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What dealerships service managers are reading

When I was first starting at Automotive News a few years back and trying to learn the service and parts business, Lee Harkins, CEO of dealership training company M5 Management Services, let me be a fly on the wall at… Continue Reading…

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April sales up 2.3% but still below pre-pandemic levels

New light-vehicle sales in April were up 2.3 per cent compared with the same period last year, but still below pre-pandemic levels, at an estimated 144,069 units compared with 180,616 in April 2019, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Sales in… Continue Reading…

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What Happens if ADAS Calibration Isn’t Done?

Automotive design and technology are constantly evolving; each year, vehicles become increasingly advanced and reliable on electronic and computerized features to deliver better safety, performance, and comfort. Windshields are no exception. Although the windshields of newer vehicles may look like… Continue Reading…

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Aston Martin to renew DB11, Vantage, DBS sports cars in 2023

LONDON — Aston Martin will reveal the first of its overhauled sports-car range at the end of this month, Chief Financial Officer Doug Lafferty said. The automaker has promised to reveal new versions of its three core sports-car models –… Continue Reading…

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Study reveals drop in customer satisfaction for independents

Recent numbers from research firm Ducker Carlisle showed growing dissatisfaction with franchised dealership service departments. This week, JD Power released its 2023 US Aftermarket Service Index Study that showed an overall decline in satisfaction with independent repair facilities as well.… Continue Reading…

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F&I talks over video a good option for car buyers

Jonathan Jordan, director of retail strategy for F&I product provider JM&A Group, said his company launched its so-called virtual F&I offering in 2018. He told Automotive News in late January the company had logged more than 23,000 transactions where the… Continue Reading…

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Quebec toughens ZEV sales mandate, frustrating automakers

Quebec Environment Minister Benoit Charette announced April 21 that the province was “accelerating” the yearly percentage of ZEVs that must be sold until the goal of 100 per cent is reached in 2035. The current Quebec sales mandates are already… Continue Reading…

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Mastering the Fast Lane: 32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News

“`html 32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News Mastering the Fast Lane: 32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News The automotive industry moves at breakneck speed. From the rapid shift toward electrification to the latest spy shots of… Continue Reading…

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32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News

“`html 32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News Content 32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News The automotive industry is one of the most fast-paced and competitive sectors in the digital publishing world. From the rapid shift toward… Continue Reading…

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32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News

32 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Automotive News In the fast-paced world of the automotive industry, staying relevant requires more than just reporting on the latest car releases. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving technology, and shifting… Continue Reading…