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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2022

GM Looks to Pricing Power and Pent-Up Demand to Keep Profits High

The automaker saw a Quarter One net income of $2.9 billion, just 2.7% lower than 2021, despite $2.5 billion in increased costs as global revenue rose 11%.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2022

Toyota to Hit Tax Credit Limit for EVs and Hybrid Vehicles

Toyota Motor Corp. is getting closer to using up a key U.S. tax credit for hybrid and electric vehicles, a situation company leaders say will raise its costs and hinder the adoption of climate-friendly cars.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2022

Protective Closes on AUL Acquisition

Acquisition adds complementary product portfolio to Protective's asset protection division.

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ArticlesApril 29, 2022

The Customer Has Spoken: Examining the Annual Automotive Customer Experience Trends Study

The automotive industry's most in-depth and longest-running study of its kind reveals what today's consumers want.

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ArticlesApril 29, 2022

Car Lease Options in a Chip Shortage Pandemic

Inventory shortages have vehicle lessees re-evaluating their end-of-lease options.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2022

Penske Automotive Group More Than Doubles Q1 Net Income

Penske Automotive Group first quarter net income sored from $183.1 million year over year to $369.5 million.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

Parts and Services Bounce Back

Most categories of dealership service and parts businesses have recovered from COVID-19 shutdowns, especially customer-pay work.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

GM Asks Suppliers to Sign Pledge to Carbon Neutrality

General Motors has requested its suppliers to sign a pledge of carbon neutrality and commit to social responsibility programs and sustainable procurement practices.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

Microchip Supply Shortage Continues to Hamper Vehicle Production

The ongoing microchip supply shortage has caused automakers to trim 87,500 more vehicles from their production forecasts, reports AutoForecast Solutions.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2022

ZeroSum Market First Report: April 2022 Automotive Inventory Data and Sales Forecasts

The consistency of new vehicle inventory levels over the last six months suggests that the industry is readjusting to a ‘new normal’ level of inventory while increasing vehicle prices indicate low inventory levels continue to generate strong gross for dealers and profit for OEMs.

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