Experian’s "State of the Automotive Finance Market: Q3 2021" report finds delinquencies remain lower than pre-pandemic levels.

The new cloud-based data system will help automakers remotely diagnose vehicle issues to prevent recalls, improve safety, and manage related data.

Though challenges remain, many positive signs point to a return to normal some time in 2022, says NADA Chairman Paul Walser.

November’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales is forecast to finish near 13.4 million, down 16% from last year when the sales pace was 15.9 million.

Days-to-turn for used retail listings have slightly increased and now sits just above 38 days, which is still lower than what is typically expected.

Commerce Secretary urges Congress to pass funding designed to boost domestic production of semiconductor chips.

Automaker reports batteries will power half of the vehicles it sells by 2030.

Portfolio has promoted 20-year industry veteran Chad Millspaugh to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.

To compete in the years ahead, you will need to invest wisely, train harder, and lock down profitable and compliant sales, service, and F&I processes.

Some say the grants will provide a needed boost to EV adoption while others warn it will fail as previous policies did during the Obama Administration.

Values aren’t showing any signs of slowing down, with most expecting this strength to last through the traditional Spring selling season.

Production cuts because of a shortage of microchips slow.

Ford Motor Co. partners with chip maker GlobalFoundries to address the auto industry’s semiconductor supply shortfalls. 

Highlights include a significant spike in dealership profits and skyrocketing demand from dealership groups that want to acquire more stores.

The 2021 Cox Automotive Path to EV Adoption Study provides a look at the major consumer barriers that continue to slow EV adoption.

President Biden signed into law a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure bill to repair the nation’s aging roads and bridges, upgrade the electrical grid, and...

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Volkswagen AG's appeal to avoid lawsuits seeking damages over the automaker's alleged diesel emissions tampering.

Calendar year 2021 has not had typical seasonality patterns as the market has had rapid increases in wholesale values for the majority of the year.

Dealers can boost electric vehicle sales when they take an educational stance with consumers.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said the committee plans to complete tapering before raising rates, and markets are targeting June as the possible date for the...

J.D. Power reports metrically measured customer satisfaction with their automotive purchases remains at 789 points (on a 1,000-point scale), the same as in...

Porsche and GMC rank highest in respective segments.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems equate to loss cost reductions, underscoring the need for VIN-level feature information to improve policy rating.

Parts manufacturers rely on magnesium from China to help reduce vehicle weights. But China’s current magnesium output is at 50% of normal levels.

A key priority in the bill is spending $7.5 billion to build a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Since Farley took control of the automaker last October, Ford’s stock has roughly tripled.

New light-vehicle sales in October 2021 saw their first month-to-month gain since April.

Combined sales at the seven major automakers that release monthly results dropped 17% in October. Automakers cite the semiconductor chip shortage and supply...

The seasonally adjusted Retention Index increased to 180.2 points, continuing to hit records.

The fourth quarter is traditionally when the market experiences most of the yearly depreciation, but after just one month in the quarter, values are...

Industry analysts suggest it could cost dealers hundreds of thousands annually to comply with the new rules.

The average price of a new car hit $45,000 in September and reached $25,000 for the average used car, according to Kelley Blue Book.

NADA economist forecasts supply chain challenges, including the chip shortage, will persist well into 2022.

High demand amid limited new vehicle inventory has driven up used vehicle prices. But it’s also impacting the rate their values are depreciating.

Presented by F&I and Showroom magazine and sponsored by Spectrum Automotive Holdings, the annual awards program recognizes dealerships with highly...

The lack of new inventory is continuing to drive up the demand for used vehicles, which in turn is forcing buyers to pay more week after week and leaving...

Letter penned by Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng suggest proposed EV tax credits will harm North American auto industry and violate trade agreements.

IHS Markit forecasts lows in light-vehicle sales and production will give way to increases ahead.

Mexico’s auto sector has criticized the move, saying it allows "car smuggling."

While sales of new vehicles declined 13.4% year over year in Q3 due primarily to low inventory and high prices, sales of electrified vehicles jumped by...

New trend helps brands like Honda and Nissan see the value of modernizing their lease policies, reports Swapalease.

Traditionally, values would be declining this time of year, but the lack of inventory continues to be the most common sentiment for the increased auction...

Toyota Motor Corp. and Stellantis have announced plans to build battery factories in North America to meet the U.S. government’s push for electric vehicles...

Cox Automotive and LMC report new-vehicle inventories shrank to just over 915,000 in September and predict further shrinkage as production issues and supply...

Automakers hope to use 5G in big ways, such as downloading software updates on the go, updating digital maps, and sounding alerts about road conditions.

Automakers remain divided over the larger tax credit for EVs built in Union shops and other measures in the green energy plan.

Wholesale prices continued to gain momentum, with all segments reporting week-over-week increases last week.

BMW is faring better than GM, and car dealers are coping better than component suppliers.

September new light-vehicle sales fell for the 5th consecutive month to a SAAR of 1.2 million units, reported the National Automobile Dealers Association...

The seasonally adjusted Retention Index increased to 169.5 points, hitting another record this year.