Ghosn Skips Bail, Escapes to Lebanon
Convinced he was framed for financial crimes in Japan, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn somehow slipped past surveillance and fled to his home in Lebanon.
December 31, 2019
Convinced he was framed for financial crimes in Japan, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn somehow slipped past surveillance and fled to his home in Lebanon.
December 31, 2019
The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates U.S. new vehicle sales will fall to 16.8 million units as internal and external forces reshape the auto retail industry.
December 18, 2019
The federal spending bill being negotiated by House and Senate leaders is not likely to include an extension of the $7,500 tax credit for buyers of electric vehicles.
December 17, 2019
Kerrigan Advisors’ latest Blue Sky Report finds the pace of U.S. dealership buy/sell activity quickened in the third quarter and could accelerate further in Q4.
December 16, 2019
Asbury Automotive has agreed to acquire the Park Place group of dealerships, adding 17 Texas rooftops and raising Asbury’s highline revenue to approximately 50% of its total.
December 12, 2019
Franchised dealers in five states can now opt into Cadillac Live, a new sales platform that connects car shoppers with remote agents for real-time online demos.
December 9, 2019
Concerns over the economy and political climate failed to discourage franchised and independent retailers surveyed for Cox Automotive’s latest Dealer Sentiment Index.
December 9, 2019
Experian analysts say buyers of pre-owned vehicles accounted for 55.15% of all U.S. auto loan originations in the third quarter, a 2.4% year-over-year increase.
December 6, 2019
All but a few Asian and highline factories reported double-digit gains in U.S. sales last month, priming the industry for a big December and a fifth straight 17 million-unit year.
December 4, 2019
Kelley Blue Book has named the Kia Telluride America’s best new model for the 2020-MY. A Honda vehicle won the Best Buy award in five categories, including compact car and SUV.
November 20, 2019
Learn how empowering sales to advocate for F&I promotes trust and transparency in the car buying process and maximizes the sale of protection products.
November 18, 2019
A Bloomberg report accuses Fiat Chrysler of creating a ‘sales bank’ of up to 40,000 new vehicles, reviving an old practice that could stoke tension among dealers and investors.
November 13, 2019
J.D. Power analysts ranked Buick and Porsche highest among mass market and highline brands in its latest study dedicated gauging satisfaction and future loyalty among U.S. car buyers.
November 13, 2019
Enrollment is now open for classes held at Automotive Consulting Enterprises' new automotive training facility at the company’s Kansas City-area headquarters.
November 8, 2019
The latest report shows U.S. new car dealers are on pace for yet another 17 million-unit year, led by gains at Japanese and Korean factories, increased incentive spending, and fleet sales.
November 4, 2019