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Automakers Renew Hybrid-Vehicle Commitments

Top automakers announce plans to manufacture and sell hundreds of thousands of hybrids in the US over the next five years. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371780/automakers-renew-hybrid-vehicle-commitments?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Despite AI, Dealers Still Favor Face-to-Face With Lenders

As artificial intelligence enters auto lending, J.D. Power finds personal lender contact still much preferred https://www.fi-magazine.com/371757/despite-ai-dealers-still-favor-face-to-face-with-lenders?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Premier Automotive Group Expands to Georgia

Acquires its 37th dealership, Premier Nissan Mall of Georgia https://www.fi-magazine.com/371740/premier-automotive-group-expands-to-georgia?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Reynolds Hosts Collaborative Industry Summit

Amplify 2023 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway provides dealers a unique opportunity to connect with retail automotive experts. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371730/reynolds-hosts-collaborative-industry-summit?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Holman Opens First Audi Sales Studio

Premium automotive retail experience in San Diego. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371713/holman-opens-first-audi-sales-studio?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

The pace of wholesale price changes picked up last week as inventory and incentives continued to increase. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371696/black-book-weekly-market-update-15?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Judge Allows Ford to Use Lyrics From Former Employee's Songs in Harassment Case

Rules lyrics are significant and can be used as evidence in a trial scheduled for September. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371683/judge-allows-ford-to-use-lyrics-from-former-employees-songs-in-harassment-case?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

California to Probe Connected Cars

Privacy regulator to review automakers’ processes around the collection of data. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371663/california-to-probe-connected-cars?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Used Market Improves as New Holds Steady

Improved inventory buoys the former while the new-vehicle market shows balance. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371671/used-market-improves-as-new-holds-steady?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

NHTSA Probes Fatal Tesla Crash

Agency suspects Model Y was operating on partially automated system. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371673/nhtsa-probes-fatal-tesla-crash?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Carvana Raises Q3 Profit Expectations

Analysts reaffirm the company's market rating because of the improved forecast. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371665/carvana-raises-q3-profit-expectations?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Credit Access for Auto Loans Improves in July

It's the second consecutive month of improvement across all channels and lender types, except for captives. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371668/credit-access-for-auto-loans-improves-in-july?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Used Cars Continue to Age and Need Service

S&P Global Mobility report predicts their numbers, mileage will keep rising as demand wanes. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371652/used-cars-continue-to-age-and-need-service?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Holman Opens Porsche Studio San Diego

It's designed as an immersive, customer-oriented auto retail experience. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371629/holman-opens-porsche-studio-san-diego?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

EFG Companies Grows Leadership Ranks

Expands client F&I revenue generation and wealth creation. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371632/efg-companies-grows-leadership-ranks?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Optimus Warranty, RepairPal Join Forces

Partnership is designed to revolutionize vehicle-ownership experience. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371611/optimus-warranty-repairpal-join-forces?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Glove Compartment Gets Makeover

Hyundai puts in-house contest winner in new Kia EV to take advantage of extra space. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371595/glove-compartment-gets-makeover?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

BMW Takes EVs Into Higher Gear

German carmaker’s BEV sales jump encourages more investment. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371596/bmw-takes-evs-into-higher-gear?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Obstacles Still Blocking EV Adoption Road

Survey shows that though top concerns have eased, resistance is more firmly established. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371588/obstacles-still-blocking-ev-adoption-road?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Dual Benefit Objection Handling

In this video, Trent White with the Automotive Training Academy by Assurant discusses the 99.9% close and how it gets you past the customer’s objections. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371592/dual-benefit-objection-handling?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Land Cruiser Returns After Hiatus

With new style and a much lower price point, it has a hybrid powertrain and retro look. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371581/land-cruiser-returns-after-hiatus?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Black Book: Weekly Market Update

The compact car segment had the largest decline among cars, though it was still less than the prior week’s decline of 0.94%. https://www.fi-magazine.com/371577/black-book-weekly-market-update-13?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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