J.D. Power’s EV Index, an analytics tool used to track the electric vehicle market in the United States, was recently selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to help support EV infrastructure growth initiatives in the country. The aim is …
For drivers of electric vehicles seeking to take a road trip across the United States this year, they may find large gaps in infrastructure in the western EV corridor, according to J.D. Power. Based on its E-Vision Intelligence Report, which …
Another company, this time electric vehicle charging manufacturer ZEROVA Technologies, will equip its charging stations in both the United States and Canada with North American Charging Standard connectors. Other EV makers have also announced plans to ensure their solutions include …
Government policies and economic twists and turns are disrupting our industry. If you are a dealer and are looking at the title of my column for this month you might be thinking that I have got the wrong end of …
Showing customers how used vehicles are appraised can help avoid negative experiences. For both customers and Sales Consultants alike, the final presentation and discussion of the trade-in appraisal number is often the most awkward, nerve-wracking and contentious part of the …
More consumers are struggling with debt and higher interest rates. There are still ways to help them find the credit they need. In the automotive industry we know that shift happens. Our economy is skidding into uncertain times and many …
Expert advice on how to prepare your dealership for sale It’s never easy for a Dealer Principal to decide when it’s the right time to sell his or her dealership. They have their own life journey to consider, but there …
As the industry returns to a more normal state, dealers will have to adapt and adopt some of the best practices from the pandemic. As we move past the midway point of 2023, it’s important to take stock of how …
Words for the wise as dealers navigate the murky waters ahead. As I was driving to a meeting this morning and listening to Squawk Box on CNBC, they were discussing the current state of the economy and what could lie …
The pace of change in automotive is truly staggering, and coming from all sides in terms of new products, electrification, evolving retail models and ever changing customer experiences. To try to make sense of it all, Reuters Events held a …
Greater scrutiny means dealers need to remain vigilant about complying with financial services regulations The regulatory environment for Financial Services in the automotive industry is always in a state of evolution. Regulators conduct market research and respond to customer complaints …
To state the really obvious, ready or not, EVs are coming. Maybe not at the pace some expect, and some brands will be much faster to produce vehicles than others, but make no mistake — they are set to transform …
