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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2022

EV Battery Element Hits New High

The price of lithium carbonate, a key EV battery component, has tripled over past year as demand spikes.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2022

Sides Spar Over Mass. Right-to-Repair Law

Revised law approved by voters in 2020 was intended to enable independent repair shops to diagnose, repair vehicles, not just dealers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2022

Black Book: Market Insights Report

The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate continued its descent, hitting 58% last week. The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate hasn’t been below 60% since February of 2021.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2022

Stellantis Employee Union Walks Out Over Health-and-Safety Demands

Two days of bargaining produce no agreement after employees complain about HVAC system and other concerns.

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ArticlesSeptember 12, 2022

Take Service Lane Contract Sales for a Test Drive

Service contract sales can happen in the service lane when dealers tap into this potential, says Jim Fisher, assistant vice president of Dealer Programs for AGWS.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2022

Automakers Shift Production to Autos with Better Profit Margins

Automakers have shifted to selling vehicles with better profit margins in the U.S. as supply chain shortages and shipping concerns dampen production.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2022

Cox Automotive Releases Dealer Sentiment Index

U.S. auto dealers see market weakness driven by inflation, economic anxiety, and tight inventory.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 7, 2022

Black Book: Weekly Market Report

The market saw continued declines last week, with the overall rate of depreciation being consistent with what we have experienced over the last five weeks.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2022

Solera Announces DigniFi as Partner to Offer Easy Financing Options for Car Repairs, Body Work, and More

Financing option makes unexpected repairs more affordable.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2022

Black Book: Market Insights Report

The Estimated Average Weekly Sales Rate dropped to 60% last week.

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