WardsAuto Dealer 5
 
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Welcome to the Monday, February 13, 2023, edition of WardsAuto Dealer 5. As always, there's plenty of news about the auto sector. We've gathered some of the most notable stories from WardsAuto to ensure you are in the know.

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Fraud in Digital Retailing Is Up. Here’s What Dealers Can Do.

Many dealers do not employ verification technology, a key weapon against identity fraud.

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Volvo Cars Registers Record Revenue in Q4 2022

President and CEO Jim Rowan says Volvo Cars remains “steadfast” in its drive to have all-electric cars comprise 50% of global sales by mid-decade.

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Subaru Crosstrek: Unlikely Huge Success Gets Makeover

Subaru is launching an all-new ’ 24 Crosstrek, the brand’s top-selling model.

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Lexus, Kia Top Dependability Study As Overall Complaints Decline

By the widest margin in the study’s 34-year history, owners of mass-market brands reported fewer problems after three years of ownership than owners of premium brands. J.D. Power notes premium brands tend to be the first to get new technologies and features.

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Chevy’s Most-Seen Auto Ad Says ‘Adventure Is Everywhere’

With the NFL season over and the world waiting for the Super Bowl, the auto industry saw notable decreases in estimated TV ad spend and impressions, but these five most-seen spots have been in and out of the ranking for weeks.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

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If you have questions, concerns or story ideas, please contact editor Nancy Dunham at [email protected]
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