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Auto Financeby StaffSeptember 15, 2022

Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index Decreases Again in August

The Retention Index continues to decline in August, finishing the month at 184.0 points as consumer demand for used vehicles weakened.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 15, 2022

Lincoln Dealer Network Shrinks With Move to EVs

Automaker won’t offer retailers buyouts as some brands have, but it will introduce sales requirements.

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Auto Financeby StaffSeptember 15, 2022

NADA Blasts FTC Over Proposed Dealership Rules

Draft regulations would target bait-and-switch price ads, misleading F&I practices, and valueless F&I products.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 14, 2022

Ford Outlines Dealer Requirements to Sell EVs

No-haggle prices and sizeable investments in charging infrastructure are required to sell the automaker’s electric vehicles.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 14, 2022

Sides Spar Over Mass. Right-to-Repair Law

Revised law approved by voters in 2020 was intended to enable independent repair shops to diagnose, repair vehicles, not just dealers.

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Auto Financeby StaffSeptember 14, 2022

Biden Announces Funds for EV Chargers at Auto Show

First $900 million coming to help 35 states build network of stations. President also promotes tax breaks to buy EVs built in North America.

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F&Iby StaffSeptember 13, 2022

JM&A Group Announces the Launch of EV+ Protect™ Brand

JM&A bundles its existing suite of EV protection products tailored to an electrified future, including a new limited warranty for pre-owned vehicles.

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Auto Financeby StaffSeptember 13, 2022

Black Book: Market Insights Report

The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate continued its descent, hitting 58% last week. The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate hasn’t been below 60% since February of 2021.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 13, 2022

Automakers Trumpet Use of Recycled Maritime Waste in Manufacturing

Ford, BMW say recycled fishing netting going into some parts. BMW says the material has a 25% lower carbon footprint.

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Showroomby StaffSeptember 13, 2022

U.S., Mexico Plan to Team Up on EV Production

High-level delegations discuss how they can eat into Asia dominance in semiconductors and batteries for EVs

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