Auto Remarketing

JULY 11, 2025

But according to a new report from AI-powered cloud-based data management platform Upstream, one thing they can do — but aren’t — is help reduce vehicle recalls. That analysis found the percentage of recalls that could have been detected earlier using connected vehicle signals has steadily increased from 69% in 2020 to 75% so far in 2025.

Car

Auto Remarketing

JULY 14, 2025

The report noted the reversal of a trend that showed up in 2024, when reviews of electric vehicles included complaints about the dealership sales staff’s knowledge 76% more often than reviews of gas-powered vehicles. The full report can be downloaded here. And that’s the holy grail of brand-building.”

Consulting

Automotive Management Network

MARCH 20, 2025

Digital Inspections: Implementing digital vehicle inspection tools allows technicians to document and share findings with customers in real-time, improving transparency and trust. For example, a technician skilled in diagnostics and electrical systems can handle a wider range of tasks.

Auto Repair

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pickup trucks and SUVs have long been the dominant vehicles in the U.S. The full report can be downloaded here. market, but that dominance could be diminishing, according to the latest study by the Dave Cantin Group. Last year, the industry found its new normal, post COVID, DCG president and CEO Dave Cantin said.

Trucking

Auto Remarketing

MAY 12, 2025

Is right now the best time to buy an electric vehicle? Powers electric vehicle practice, said battery-electric vehicles are more affordable now than they will be in the future. And if the cost of tariffs on imported vehicles and parts is added, that price climbs even higher. According to J.D.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Remarketing

JULY 25, 2025

The difference was even more stark on the subject of electric vehicles. The surveys of more than 5,000 adults who own a vehicle or are planning to buy one in the next 12 months — 3,026 of them in the U.S. — 1 spot with economic factors at 40%, followed by vehicle insurance costs (37%). and 254 U.S.

Car

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) will support the planting of 86,825 tree seedlings thanks to its third annual app campaign, “Download the App, Plant a Tree.” During that period, BSRO pledged to plant one tree for each My Firestone or Tires Plus app download. Beyond tree planting, BSRO has broadened its sustainability focus.

Retail

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 1, 2024

(CCC) announced it has published its 2024 Crash Course Report, which indicates that increasing vehicle complexity, combined with rising labor costs and shortages, are placing persistent pressure on both insurers and repairers. Electric vehicle (EV) repairs: EVs are becoming more common in repair assessments.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A new pilot study in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) aims to save electric vehicle drivers up to 70 per cent on charging costs while addressing the increased strain on the electric grid. EV drivers in the GTHA are encouraged to join the free program by downloading the app or visiting www.optiwatt.com/gtha.

Utilities

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 16, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 16, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

ASE

Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

ASE

Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Owners of electric vehicles are ready to come back for more. And among Tesla drivers and EV drivers age 65 and older, more than 90% of the respondents said their next vehicle would likely be an EV. What seem like scary issues for some people considering an EV become non-issues after going electric.”

Electric Vehicles

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 7, 2024

“2023 was a record year for electric vehicles,” said Ryan Mandell, Mitchell’s director of claims performance. This represents a year-over-year decrease of 5% for EVs and an increase of 3% for ICE vehicles. To download the full report, visit the Mitchell website. and Canada. also surpassed 1.2

Automobile

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 7, 2024

As electric vehicle prices fall, total loss claims rise. Still, the report said, EV total loss frequency remains in line with the rates for 2021 and newer gas-powered vehicles, which ended the quarter at 9.51% in the U.S. For Canadian vehicles, EVs severity cost was 33% more for EVs: $6,810 versus $5,110. In the U.S.,

Collision Repair

Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It might not be an earthquake, but the landscape of electric vehicles is beginning to shift. While luxury and exotic vehicles still account for a sizeable 73.4% of EV owners who replaced their vehicle in the past 12 months did so with another EV, while 16.2% transitioned to a gas-powered vehicle and 3.2%

Retail

Auto Remarketing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cox’s new study, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” found that while franchised dealerships are still vehicle owners’ top choice among service providers, their lead over service chains such as quick lube locations and service centers is shrinking. times a year, up from 2.3 in 2021 but down from 2.8

General Repair

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 17, 2024

With the first installment titled, “Shifting Gears: A Comprehensive Overview of Automotive Trends in 2023,” experts released the 2024 Vehicle Depreciation Report , which presents key developments and data from the U.S. new- and used-vehicle markets, including notable trends in depreciation, sales and fleet performance.

Vehicle

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas , will plant more than 54,000 trees across the country as a result of the company’s second annual “Download the App, Plant a Tree” campaign. The post Bridgestone Retail Operations donates 54,000 trees appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

Retail

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Last year’s report was downloaded 1,600 times with more than 500 citations in print and broadcast news coverage, academic papers and congressional hearings. The report also provides projections for the impact of electric vehicles on workforce needs, and recently added an analysis of aviation data over previous years.

Collision Repair

AutoSuccess

JULY 10, 2024

Hybrids and electric vehicles surpassed 16% of the total 2023 U.S. light-vehicle sales. With the uptick of their popularity, shops are seeing more of these vehicles in the service bays. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Although hybrids have been around for more than 20 years, many shops are not familiar with the risks of high-voltage vehicles or are not comfortable working on or around them. Industry standards accompany both certifications and are intended to be used in conjunction with high-voltage vehicle safety training.

ASE

AutoSuccess

JUNE 10, 2024

A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. By 2033, 90% of all vehicle shoppers will have electric vehicles on their lists.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Remarketing

APRIL 8, 2024

Electric-vehicle naysayers likely harp on challenges such as outdated and insufficient infrastructure, alongside environmental regulatory programs, as hurdles to continued expansion of EVs and battery manufacturing in the U.S. to produce EV batteries and vehicles. can be downloaded via this website.

Manufacturing

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It is designed for users to find and purchase new and used cars of all brands available at the AWIN dealerships, manage, save and sync their purchases, access and download the manufacturers’ apps, connect with roadside assistance, Electric Vehicle travel assistant and much more. Click here to download. “

Management

AutoSuccess

JUNE 30, 2023

Despite growing interest, a gap exists between consumer enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) and their actual purchasing decisions, according to new research released today by Cox Automotive. EVs will account for less than 8% of total new-vehicle sales in 2023. automotive dealers regarding sales and service.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The report, based on data from Cars Commerce’s platforms, including Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and AccuTrade, showed the average used-vehicle age in September was 5.2 The Cars Commerce report showed supply is down from 2023 for all price ranges from $20,000 up, vehicles that average less than 4 years old.

Used Cars

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

“Franchised dealer optimism is on the rise, whereas independents are less hopeful due to affordability issues that more acutely affect the used-vehicle market and their businesses.” The used-vehicle sales environment, conversely, continues to be viewed as poor by most automobile dealers in the U.S. margin of error.

Auto Market

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 13, 2024

Auto dealers still don’t like the look of the current market for vehicles. The vehicle market in the U.S. Sales environment still down Dealers said the current sales environments for both new and used vehicles have improved over last quarter but are still down year over year.

Electric Vehicles

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 5, 2024

vehicle service industry shows that franchised dealerships continue to lose share to general repair shops. With the global COVID pandemic now mostly in the past, the report from Cox Automotive suggests vehicle owners are driving more and holding onto existing vehicles longer due to high prices and loan rates for new vehicles.

General Repair

Auto Remarketing

APRIL 9, 2024

A preview of the report can be downloaded here. Highlights from the report include: The 126 multi-dealership transactions in 2023, matched 2021’s record number. Public dealer groups ended the year at a blue sky multiple below the 7.3x Click here to subscribe for the full report.

Retail

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 8, 2025

An increasing minority of dealers, 43%, have a more negative outlook on profits than in 2024, with new electric vehicle (EV) sales having the most adverse influence: 77% expect EVs will negatively impact profitability in 2025. To download the full Kerrigan Dealer Survey report, click here.

Management

AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Sales Environment Improves, but Customer Traffic Remains Weak The new-vehicle sales index improved in Q4 from 51 to 54, suggesting a better sales environment. The new-vehicle inventory index remains high at 73, indicating growing inventory, and the score of 73 is just two points below the all-time high reached in Q1 of this year.

Automobile

AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2024

“The vehicle market in the U.S. The market outlook index, which queries dealers about expectations for the vehicle market three months from now, typically enjoys a ‘spring bounce’ as automobile dealers look to the spring selling season. The new-vehicles sales index improved 1 point to 52, down from 57 one year ago.

Automotive

AutoSuccess

JUNE 11, 2024

Retail vehicle sales have been fairly consistent so far this year, inventory has returned to reasonable levels, and we believe interest rates have likely hit a ceiling. Still, a score above 50 suggests that more dealers view the new-vehicle sales market as strong rather than weak. Visit coxautoinc.com. The post U.S.

Automobile

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 12, 2024

The overall dealer score of 42 for the current new- and used-vehicle market is well below the threshold of 50 that marks the dividing line between a strong and weak market. The used-vehicle sales environment score actually showed a slight uptick, but the increase from 40 to 42 is still decidedly on the “poor” end of the spectrum.

Automotive