Three Ways to Navigate a Rapidly Changing Industry
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Agents must develop purpose, teamwork and resilience to attain success as factors beyond our control put new pressure on our dealer-clients.
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Cybertruck Might Be Dangerous For Everyone: Experts
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“If you have an argument with another car, you will win,” Elon Musk said during Tesla’s November 30 Cybertruck delivery event. This is much of the problem that traffic crash analysts are having with the preliminary crash videos released by Tesla. Cars with crumple zones will deform around their passengers , dissipating… Read more.
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Penske to Acquire 15 U.K. Dealerships
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Acquisition of Rybrook Group LTD includes dealerships representing BMW, MINI, Volvo, Land Rover and Porsche brands.
Tesla Owners Use Autopilot Where It's Not Designed To Work, With Deadly Consequences
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
According to Tesla, the driver-assist feature that it calls Autopilot is “intended for use on controlled-access highways” that have “a center divider, clear lane markings, and no cross traffic.” The owner’s manual also points out that it may not work well in areas with hills or sharp turns. Still, despite having the… Read more.
More Groups Call for Speed-Limiting Tech
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Coalition says it’s needed to curb speeding ‘epidemic’ causing surge in traffic deaths.
How Dealerships Can Overcome Reduced Foot Traffic Caused by Winter Conditions
Vanguard Dealer Services
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Car dealerships thrive from walk-in buyers who have done their research and are ready to close on a deal. In the winter, however, your customers are less eager to brave the cold weather to visit in person. Winter notoriously lowers foot traffic in all but the most concentrated shopping locations, and many will put off buying a car until warmer months.
Make the Law of Compensation Work for You
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Agents achieve the greatest rewards by establishing positive and purposeful habits.
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Auto Credit Harder to Come By
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
November access tightens across channels, most lender types, Cox says.
805-HP Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance PHEV Hits 60 MPH In 2.8 Seconds
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
While Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to go EV-only where markets allow by 2030, with a growing lineup of electric vehicles already on sale, it isn’t giving up on internal combustion engines just yet – especially when it comes to the AMG performance division, which is using electrification to extract massive power… Read more.
Ease of Purchase Score Slumps
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
CDK Global says result dipped from 85% to 81% in November.
Private Flights Could Become As Cheap As Commercial Airlines
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
KinectAir is the latest venture to tout itself as the Uber of private aviation. In the public imagination, rideshare startups have dramatically transformed the taxi industry by providing a cheap and convenient service through smartphone apps. However, chartered flights can either be convenient or relatively cheap, but… Read more.
Penske to Acquire 15 U.K. Dealerships
F&I and Showroom
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Acquisition of Rybrook Group LTD includes dealerships representing BMW, MINI, Volvo, Land Rover and Porsche brands.
2.5 Million New Cars Are Just Sitting On Dealer Lots
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Good morning! It’s Monday, December 11, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.
More Groups Call for Speed-Limiting Tech
F&I and Showroom
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Coalition says it’s needed to curb speeding ‘epidemic’ causing surge in traffic deaths.
Chicago Cop Jumped A Curb While Looking For Her Phone, Killed Pedestrian
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A 56-year-old woman, identified as Maria Schwab from Schertz, Texas, was struck by a white 2016 Infiniti SUV at around 12:30 a.m. Thursday morning while visiting Chicago for a work trip. A 40-year-old off-duty Chicago police officer lost control of her several-thousand-pound projectile when she dropped her cell phone… Read more.
Make the Law of Compensation Work for You
F&I and Showroom
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Agents achieve the greatest rewards by establishing positive and purposeful habits.
Volvo Opens First 50 EV Fast-Charging Stations At 15 Starbucks Locations
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
One of the most important factors in the implementation of electric car charging infrastructure is location. Beyond just having fast-charging stations along popular commuter and road trip routes, those chargers should be installed in places with amenities for drivers to use and enjoy while they juice up their… Read more.
Auto Credit Harder to Come By
F&I and Showroom
DECEMBER 11, 2023
November access tightens across channels, most lender types, Cox says.
2024 BMW Z4 Will Finally Get A Manual Transmission In The U.S., And Apparently, It's Awesome
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
There isn’t necessarily anything wrong with the BMW Z4. When we last got behind the wheel, we liked the way it drove and found the interior significantly nicer than its platform-mate, the Toyota Supra. And unless you really want a convertible, now that the Supra can be ordered with a manual transmission , it’s been… Read more.
Ease of Purchase Score Slumps
F&I and Showroom
DECEMBER 11, 2023
CDK Global says result dipped from 85% to 81% in November.
Here Are Some More Cars You Probably Forgot Existed
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Every so often we like to look back at few models you may have forgotten about. No matter if they’re good or bad, now that these cars are gone, it’s cool to reflect on them sometimes. Mostly though, it’s fun to s**t on just how bad some of these cars really were. We’ve done this before and we’re doing it again. So… Read more.
OSHA Fines Don't Cost Enough To Stop Tesla From Injuring Its Workers
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has hit Tesla with a $36,000 fine for negligence in the case of an employee being “seriously injured” last April. The worker, a quality control specialist, was trapped in a Model Y when the assembly line lurched forward, hitting the open door… Read more.
These Are The Cars You Love But Would Never Own
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Sometimes car enthusiasts and the vehicles they really want are just star-crossed lovers. For whatever reason, you two just can’t be together. It’s sad, but it’s just a fact of life when you’re a car lover. We can’t (or shouldn’t) always get what we want, and that thought is what led me to our question from last week. Read more.
Formula 1 Forgot To Tell Spain About Its Plans To Move The Spanish Grand Prix
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Formula 1 is in the closing stages of its next big calendar move, relocating the Spanish Grand Prix in 2026 from Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to a new street circuit in Madrid, the country’s capital. However, the championship’s commercial rights holder has yet to inform the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE), the… Read more.
Florida Man Driving Stolen Mustang Kills Three, Injures Two After Traffic Stop
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A Florida man driving a stolen Ford Mustang allegedly crashed it into two sheriff’s vehicles and a Dodge Grand Caravan , killing three people and injuring two others on December 6, according to People. Read more.
Car Insurance Companies Can't Jack Up Rates In California, So They Make It Hard To Get Coverage
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Drivers in California are still dealing with the effects of a tightening insurance industry. From increasing rates and premiums to companies outright refusing to cover drivers, its hard out here. Mostly though the whole situation stems from insurance companies being mad that California regulations won’t let them be… Read more.
Odometer Fraud Is On The Rise: Report
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
If you bought a used car recently, you might want to go and check the odometer reading. It could be off. A new report details that odometer tampering is not only widespread, but it’s getting worse. Read more.
At $7,500, Is This 3-Row 2004 Mercedes E500 Wagon A Triple Threat?
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice E500 claims it to be the “last non-AMG V8 wagon offered by Mercedes” but has still festooned it with AMG badges and wheels. Let’s see if the price has escaped that “AMGification.” Read more.
Experts Say These Are The Collector Cars To Buy In 2023, And I Have Some Thoughts
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The annual Hagerty Bull Market list is out, giving you just enough time to buy one of these ten collector cars in time for the holidays. You deserve a gift, don’t you? You’ve been a particularly good car enthusiast and you deserve something fun. So why not park your money somewhere it’ll be (potentially) accruing… Read more.
Hyundai And Kia Want To Make Winter Tires With Built-In Snow Chains
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Hyundai has previewed a new tire design that has snow chains built right in, which would improve traction in snowy conditions without the inconvenience of manually installing tire chains in the winter. The snow chains would deploy at the press of a button, like something out of Speed Racer , by making use of what Hyunda… Read more.
What's Your Worst Traffic Stop Story?
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Most of us have been there; you’re cruising along somewhere between Point A and Point B, maintaining a perfectly reasonable speed regardless of what little things like “speed limit signs” say, when your rear view mirror lights up red and blue. S**t. They got you. Read more.
I Need To Replace My Aging Mercedes-Benz | WCSYB?
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
This week's reader has a budget of $30,000 for a something luxurious and sporty with good gas mileage.
Biden’s First EV Charging Station Goes Online After $7.5 Billion In American EV Investments
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Despite billions in investments for the development of EV infrastructure in the U.S. , not a single charging station had gone live thanks to President Joe Biden’s 2021 law — until now. The first EV charger paid for by Biden’s Bipartisan deal has come online in Ohio, according to Reuters , which marks the operational… Read more.
Chrysler Kills The 300C Again, After Bringing It Back, Again
Jalopnik
DECEMBER 11, 2023
It’s the end of the road once again for our dear buddy, the Chrysler 300C. The final Hemi-powered 300 — a velvet red example — just rolled off the assembly line at Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada. It comes just a few weeks before production of Chrysler’s full-size sedan ends altogether. Read more.
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