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CNW: Deliveries to Rise 9 Percent in June

According to CNW Research’s latest findings, June deliveries are expected to jump 9 percent to 1.4 million units.

Tesla Can’t Sell Directly to Consumers in Texas

Two Tesla-backed bills failed to make it to the voting round this legislative session. The legislation would have exempted Tesla from state franchise laws, allowing the electric carmaker to sell directly to consumers in that state.

J.D. Power, LMC Auto: May New-Car Sales on Pace to Exceed 1M Units

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive expect May retail sales to exceed 1 million units for the third consecutive month.

Memorial Day Could Drive Up May Sales by 6 Percent, KBB Reports

Domestic automakers continue to benefit from a strong market for pickup trucks. The firm also expects big gains for Nissan.

NCM Adds Two Retail Experts

NCM says growing optimism about vehicle sales this year drove the training and dealer consulting firm to add retail veterans Mark Shackelford and Kevin Herndon, the company’s CEO stated.

TrueCar: February SAAR Highest Since 2007

According to TrueCar, February’s SAAR sits at 15.7 million units, the highest SAAR since 2007. Estimated incentive spending is at nearly $2,400 for the month.

Measuring F&I Success

F&I managers love to tout their profit per retail unit, but the “Father of F&I Menus” says there’s a more accurate way to measure performance.