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Afeela EV Brand Fails to Leave the Factory

Sony-Honda venture cancels two planned models, the first of which had been pegged for a mid-2026 California delivery debut. The brand’s direct sales had been challenged by the state’s auto dealers, but the venture cites Honda’s EV retreat.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2022

Illinois Suspends Carvana Dealer License

The Illinois Secretary of State Police temporarily blocked Carvana’s dealer license for failing to properly transfer vehicle titles.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2022

Attorney Generals Sue EPA over Clean Air Act Waiver

The challenge arises over the EPA decision to reinstate the waiver and withdraw its interpretation of the Clean Air Act that would prohibit other states from adopting California’s more stringent vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2022

Black Book: Weekly Market Insights

The Used Retail Days-to-Turn Estimate has continued to drop over the last few weeks and remains below 36 days.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2022

Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia Sales Plummet in April

The loss leader in this equation was Toyota Motor Corp., which saw April sales volume fall 23%.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2022

GM Looks to Pricing Power and Pent-Up Demand to Keep Profits High

The automaker saw a Quarter One net income of $2.9 billion, just 2.7% lower than 2021, despite $2.5 billion in increased costs as global revenue rose 11%.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2022

Toyota to Hit Tax Credit Limit for EVs and Hybrid Vehicles

Toyota Motor Corp. is getting closer to using up a key U.S. tax credit for hybrid and electric vehicles, a situation company leaders say will raise its costs and hinder the adoption of climate-friendly cars.

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ArticlesApril 29, 2022

The Customer Has Spoken: Examining the Annual Automotive Customer Experience Trends Study

The automotive industry's most in-depth and longest-running study of its kind reveals what today's consumers want.

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ArticlesApril 29, 2022

Car Lease Options in a Chip Shortage Pandemic

Inventory shortages have vehicle lessees re-evaluating their end-of-lease options.

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ArticlesApril 28, 2022

Star Family of Dealerships Crowned 2021 F&I Dealer of the Year

Dealer Mike Dunnahoo attributes Star’s $2,400 per vehicle F&I to honest sales, full transparency and a staff empowered to treat the customer right.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

Parts and Services Bounce Back

Most categories of dealership service and parts businesses have recovered from COVID-19 shutdowns, especially customer-pay work.

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