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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2019

Buick, Porsche Lead Latest Sales Satisfaction Index

J.D. Power analysts ranked Buick and Porsche highest among mass market and highline brands in its latest study dedicated gauging satisfaction and future loyalty among U.S. car buyers.

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NewsNovember 5, 2019

Commercial Fleet Sales Flying High Again

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from nine manufacturers remained robust in October, while sales to government agencies and daily rental companies were sharply lower.

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Newsby Tariq KamalNovember 4, 2019

October Sales: SAAR Could Hit 17M for 5th Straight Year

The latest report shows U.S. new car dealers are on pace for yet another 17 million-unit year, led by gains at Japanese and Korean factories, increased incentive spending, and fleet sales.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2019

Average New Vehicle Prices Up Nearly 3% in October

Kelley Blue Book analysts say the average new vehicle transaction climbed to $38,259 in October, a slight decline from the prior month but 2.9% higher than a year ago.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2019

NADA: Franchised Dealership Payrolls Up Nearly 2%

Wages continue to rise for workers at U.S. new car dealerships, who earned an average of $72,800 in 2018, according to a midyear NADA Data report.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

Zotye Signs Dealers in 100 U.S. Markets

The U.S. division of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zotye Automobile announced it has signed agreements with 100 U.S. dealers in advance of its planned 2021 debut.

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Newsby Tariq KamalOctober 3, 2019

Detroit, Japan Factories Suffer in Short September Sales Report

U.S. sales of new cars and light trucks fell 12% year-over-year in September, suppressed in part by a Labor Day weekend allotted to August. Few were spared the sting, with all six of America’s and Japan’s biggest factories reporting double-digit declines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2019

JDP: Sales Accelerate on Record-High Q3 Incentives

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive analysts predict that, despite a slow start to 2019 and a short September, third-quarter new-vehicle sales will rebound on the strength of a 6% increase in factory incentive spending.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

FCA to Pay $40M Fine for ‘Cookie Jar’ Sales Reports

FCA US and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will pay $40 million to settle charges leveled by the SEC, which accused the automaker of misleading investors by falsifying monthly sales reports to maintain the appearance of monthly gains.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

Report: Used-Vehicle Prices Up 2% From 2018

J.D. Power’s latest index finds average prices for used vehicles were up 2% year-over-year in August. Analysts say the segment will continue to drive profits for dealers for the foreseeable future.

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