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Florida Dealers File Suit Against Scout Motors
Florida is the next battleground between franchised dealerships and automakers looking to sell directly to the consumer. Volkswagen and Audi dealers in the Sunshine State filed a lawsuit against Scout Motors that alleges its direct-sales model for vehicle sales and...
Dealer Magazine: Misguided Focus in Dealerships
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine A word from Charlie Polston: “My friends, as you know I retired December 31, 2024 after 42 years in the automotive industry. I’m delighted to introduce you to Sy...
XPENG selects RTI Connext Drive to Streamline Communication for its Next-Generation Vehicle Architecture
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the infrastructure software company for smart-world systems, announced XPENG has selected RTI Connext Drive to provide the core communication technology for its next generation E/E vehicle architecture. Starting with the 2026 production...
Nissan, Honda End Merger Talks
Honda and Nissan officials were unable to reach an agreement to merger, ending talks that would have created one of the world’s largest automakers. In a joint statement released by Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors, the three companies “agreed to terminate their...
Dealer Magazine: 10 Things to Address Before Hiring an In-Law
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine Bringing family into your dealership can be tricky. Adding an in-law to the mix? That’s next-level complicated. Between managing emotions, expectations, and...
DealNow.Com Introduces Instant Loan Lookup and Payoff Solution To Simplify Inventory Acquisition For Dealers
DealNow, the first-of-its-kind service that enables secure and seamless online transactions for any vehicle –including cars, RVs, boats, and other recreational vehicles– announced the launch of its new Instant Loan Lookup and Payoff Solution, designed to reshape...
New-Vehicle Prices Fall to Start 2025: KBB
The new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) dropped 2.2 percent in January from the month before to $48,641, according to the monthly report from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Sales incentives at $3,486 of ATP declined in January as well, dropping to an average of 7.2...
Dealer Magazine: Interview with Ryan Rohrman
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine Dealer magazine had the pleasure to start 2025 by interviewing Ryan Rohrman, CEO of Rohrman Automotive Group. Rohrman is a third-generation leader of one of the...
Keyvault Secures $1M Investment to Launch Game-Changing Smartphone Car Key for U.S. Drivers
Losing car keys, struggling with outdated technology, and high replacement costs are problems every driver faces. Keyvault, an innovative connected car startup, is solving these issues with the launch of the K1, a revolutionary device that transforms any car into a...
Ford’s Farley: Trump’s Tariffs are Causing ‘Chaos’
Leaders from two of Detroit’s Big 3 detailed how they will navigate the tariffs and other regulatory moves that one head described as causing “chaos” for U.S. auto manufacturers. President Donald Trump on Feb.10 signed an order that would impose 25 percent tariffs on...
Bradley: Be Careful of Distractions Disguised as Opportunities
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the January/February edition of Dealer magazine The phrase "be careful of distractions disguised as opportunities" was given to me by none other than Jim Ziegler, the legendary Alpha Dawg of the automotive...
David O’Brien Launches New Venture Woven Solutions
David O’Brien, Board Chairman and Co-Founder of Quantum5, is excited to introduce his latest venture, Woven Solutions, a people development firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve long-term success through talent optimization and leadership development....
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