AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Survey shows other shops surpassed them for the first time as the service pie grows.

Marketing 130

Marketing Dealerships 130

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A former Tesla employee in Norway has come forward as skeptical of the company’s ethically questionable practices with regards to its driver assistance software packages. In an interview with the BBC Lukasz Krupski said he was concerned about the readiness of the both company’s software and hardware for the task of… Read more.

Technology 72

Technology 72

AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply hits 20-month high in November as SAAR falls from October, NADA says.

130

130

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A version of the Tesla Cybertruck has finally been revealed, with the top-of-the-line version offering a claimed 320 miles of range and the ability to launch from zero to 60 mph in only 2.6 seconds. And while not all of the specs are as impressive as what was originally promised, Tesla still delivered in one important… Read more.

Repairing 67

Repairing Insurance Consulting 67

Market Doctors

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Market Doctors is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in providing tailored solutions to the automotive industry. With over 25 years of experience, our team has been at the forefront of delivering result-oriented marketing strategies to dealerships across the United States, helping them increase sales, market share, customer acquisition, and retention.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Automotive Marketing Sales 52

Dealers Edge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the world of business (and especially the car business), the key drivers of success are the productivity and motivation of your management team. A well-designed management pay plan strategy is crucial in achieving this. It should be structured not only to reward performance but also to align with the company's goals and values. Here's a guide to creating a management pay plan that boosts productivity and fosters a positive work culture.

Management 52

Management Dealerships Term Customer 52

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Experts have said that one of the ways to speed up EV adoption is for them to support bidirectional charging. The ability for owners to power their house off their car or from the grid is vital. Just nine EVs on the market currently support bidirectional charging, but now VW has announced that its electric ID models… Read more.

Marketing 66

Marketing Technology 66

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Truck fans are already cooling on EV pickups despite more options on the market and news of upcoming models from the likes of Chevy and Ram. The Silverado EV and Ram 1500 REV have yet to be released, while the Tesla Cybertruck has recently joined the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning for sale in the U.S. And, yet,… Read more.

Sales 66

Sales Marketing 66

F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply hits 20-month high in November as SAAR falls from October, NADA says.

52

52

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 6, 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.

Automotive 64

Automotive Finance 64

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ram has announced a recall that affects more than 142,000 pickup trucks due to problems with their turn signals. If you’ve spent much time on the road with Ram owners , it would be understandable if you assumed this means the turn signals don’t turn on. In this case, though, it’s actually the opposite. The turn signals… Read more.

Automotive 64

Automotive 64

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Aston Martin has produced tons of gorgeous cars over its 110-year lifespan, but many of the coolest Astons were actually designed by coachbuilders like Bertone, Ghia , Vignale and Zagato. At RM Sotheby’s upcoming Luxury Week sale in New York City, the auction house is offering up one of the rarest and most beautiful… Read more.

Sales 61

Sales 61

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Seven sedans and three sports cars make up this year’s Car and Driver 10 Best cars. The 10 best trucks and SUVs list features two EVs, six crossovers, and two trucks that could not be more different. It’s a really interesting collection of twenty vehicles that really shows the best of the market as it is available… Read more.

Marketing 58

Marketing 58

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

If you had a few thousand dollars burning a hole in your pocket and wanted a unique car with low miles you just missed your chance with this incredible recent Cars & Bids listing. Read more.

55

55

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the early release of the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer this week, the internet has been embroiled in discussions about the series to date. This, of course, includes the World’s Most Online Man : Elon Musk , who took to what’s left of Twitter Monday night to declare that he “tried” Grand Theft Auto V, but couldn’t… Read more.

69

69

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While most people have to deal with lengthy waits through security checkpoints or being crammed in economy-class seats, the wealthy can either charter a flight on a private jet or they might own an aircraft outright. Private jets have been around for almost as long as jet-powered passenger aircraft have been in the… Read more.

Deal 63

Deal 63

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It has always been true that Europe builds some of its coolest cars for the home market and refuses to import them to the U.S. So many great cars over the years have been excluded from our shores, and while the number seems to be a bit lower these days, there are still a few notable exceptions. Alpine A110, and… Read more.

Marketing 55

Marketing 55

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

One of the most eagerly anticipated vehicles of the next couple of years is the replacement for the Dodge Charger and Challenger. Last summer Dodge debuted the electric Charger Daytona SRT concept , a two-door coupe with retro styling that was billed as a close preview of the brand’s first production EV. More recent… Read more.

Technology 60

Technology 60

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We asked earlier this week what are the worst things about driving in the winter. Unsurprisingly, no reader commented that it was their poor driving skills. There was a wide variety of replies ranging from unprepared drivers and unaware pedestrians to the headaches of just dealing with the ice and snow. Without… Read more.

Deal 60

Deal Customer 60

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There are conflicting reports on whether American car buyers are getting on board with electric vehicles. Even though almost 2 million EVs were sold this year , there seems to be a lot of inventory with some heavy discounts which usually means not enough buyers. Range anxiety is still a factor, and according to Consumer… Read more.

Buyer 61

Buyer Finance 61

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Morgan’s Super 3 launched just about two years ago and remains one of the most exciting cars on the market today. It’s a lightweight little thing that doesn’t have a ton of grip, making the driver push for every little bit of speed. Now imagine that platform, but instead of the Ford-cribbed turbocharged 3-cylinder, it… Read more.

Marketing 61

Marketing Technology Finance 61

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Norway’s largest private sector union is considering blocking the shipping of any Tesla car bound for the Swedish market. The Fellesforbundet (United Federation of Trade Unions) could start its blockade of the electric automaker’s vehicles as early as December 20, Reuters reports. The Norwegian union aims to help… Read more.

Marketing 58

Marketing Finance 58

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Putting out a car fire in Bow, New Hampshire got a lot more complicated than expected for emergency responders last Saturday when the heat from the blaze caused several hundred rounds of ammunition in the car to begin exploding. Thankfully, no one was killed by the crash that caused the fire in the first place or by… Read more.

57

57

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The latest installment in the Grand Theft Auto series is on the way. Well, it’s “coming soon” with a tentative release date in 2025. That’s not really soon, but I won’t argue semantics. Rockstar Games pushed the reveal of Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of schedule after the trailer leaked online earlier this week, so we… Read more.

Customer 58

Customer 58

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

An off-duty airline pilot accused of trying to shut off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737’s engines mid-flight has been indicted on 84 charges. However, none of them are attempted murder , according to The New York Post. It looks like the grand jury just couldn’t commit. Read more.

59

59

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The automotive world has come a long way since the 2008 launch of Gymkhana Practice, Ken Block’s first video in what would become a massive international series with hundreds of millions of views across fourteen Gymkhanas, a pair of Climbkhanas, a Terrakhana, and now two Electrikhanas. Ken and the rest of the… Read more.

Automotive 58

Automotive 58

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

If a race happens in the Atacama desert and no fans are around to witness it, has that race actually happened? Extreme E, an all-electric off-road SUV racing series founded by Alejandro Agag of Formula E , has challenged the concept of fan engagement since its first season in 2021 — but three years on, it was time to… Read more.

54

54

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Paseo convertible was a one-and-done model only available for the ’97 model year. Let’s see if exclusivity and an excellent presentation can account for its asking price. Read more.

Asking Price 53

Asking Price 53

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Honda looks like it’s finally primed to get serious about electric vehicles. The J apanese automaker is planning to announce it will introduce 30 new EVs across the globe by 2030 with a goal of selling 2 million units per year. Read more.

Electronics 35

Electronics Finance 35

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Grand Theft Auto VI honors Florida cultural with air boats and street takeovers.

Technology 33

Technology Finance 33