APRIL 3, 2018

Survey Says Consumer Desire to Own Vehicles High

Alternative transportation services will supplement not replace ownership, says NADA’s Jonathan Collegio.

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Ford’s Farley: Dealers Great; Retail Changes, New Product Coming

For the franchised dealer system to succeed in the future, “it will have to evolve,” Jim Farley says after paying homage to Ford dealers.

Video: Autoline at 2018 NADA: Wards Editors' Wrap Up

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Trends, news, observations and reactions to what WardsAuto editors Steve Finlay and Tom Murphy saw at the big dealer show. And don't forget those basketball hoops

Three Consumer Trends to Watch in Auto Retailing, Financing

Online vehicle shoppers look at price above all else, Chase survey says.

WardsAuto Webinar: How to Increase Dealer Profits in Transparency Economy

Join Drive Motors' Matt Weinberg and WardsAuto's Steve Finlay for this event that will cover how tranparency is transforming car buying, the truth about price negotiations, what influences consumers' buying decisions and more. Be there on Thursday April 12 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Click here to register.

Online F&I Could Come With Risks to Sales

The F&I department represents a big chunk of overall dealership profits, especially as dealers see their margins compress in the new-car department.

Finally, Tom Doll Gets Top Spot at Subaru

“You know, it’s been long enough; they should make him the CEO,” Subaru dealer George Glassman said last year.

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GM Drops Monthly Sales Stats, Scott Pruitt Sets Off Firestorm, JLR Looks to USA

Cadillac Prez Thanks Dealers; Says Head-Turning Halo Car Coming

“Things are about to get very interesting at Cadillac,” Johan de Nysschen says.

NADA Convention & Expo: Shots From Floor

Couldn't make it to the NADA extravaganza this year? Or you went and want to reminisce? Either way, check out our photo gallery,

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