Pickup trucks outsold passenger cars in the U.S. for the first time ever. “Even in a pandemic, there are some offers too good to pass up,” said Cox Automotive’s senior economist, Charlie Chesbrough. “Many of our daily tracking numbers were …
General Motors is aiming to restart its factories on May 18, according to The Detroit News, which said the information was provided via an alert to certain United Auto Workers. “Tomorrow, we will announce externally that GM plans to begin …
Ford has designed and is now mass-producing a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), which went from initial concept to prototype in under 40 days, according to CNET. “It’s loosely based on an existing 3M design. But in terms of product development, …
Lamborghini resumed production on May 4 after completing all preparatory measures and in accordance with the Italian Prime Minister’s decree of April 26. “The reopening was the subject of ongoing discussion and definition within the Joint Committee of the Company …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Peter Hatges, Partner, National Sector Leader, Automotive KPMG in Canada about how the OEMs are handling the pandemic and the impact it will have on their operations — with a look to …
In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Honda Australia announced drastic changes to its business and dealer network that could lead to the shutdown of numerous dealerships across the country. In a news release, Honda Australia said the company is restructuring …
automotiveMastermind has published a 35-point checklist for dealerships that are preparing to reopen their service and/or showroom doors. “As dealers prepare for the day that they can reopen their showroom doors post COVID-19 shutdowns, many may feel uncertain about where …
Dealerships in the Greater Montreal area are now preparing to reopen their showroom doors on May 19 — a week later than previously announced by the provincial government. Elsewhere in the province of Quebec dealerships have already started their progressive …
With dealerships effectively closed across much of Canada since mid-March, analysts predicted that April’s new-vehicle sales could be reduced by as much as 80%. Unfortunately, their forecasts weren’t off by much. Actual sales of just 45,833 new units in the …
SERTI has published a COVID-19 page on its website for dealers; it includes information on contactless service and online sales that incorporate the company’s web and mobile solutions. “Tools are already available to keep your business moving — see how …
April sales figures were down again for OEMs, as many automakers are still being heavily impacted by the novel coronavirus. But May looks to be a better, brighter month. “While numerous automakers report sales on a quarterly basis, those who …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips visits an Ontario dealership and talks with Jim Baiden, Dealer Principal of a Chrysler dealership in Keswick, Ont. Baiden said his dealership, S&B Keswick Motors, has been struggling through the pandemic and might have …
