Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Friday June 21. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:
Dealers are smart to use ride-sharing for transporting service customers. In contrast, the shared-scooter business seems dumb, says Wards Industry Voices contributor John Possumato.
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For dealers, knowing where to look, what to watch for and what questions to ask can help prevent unpleasant surprises.
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Sales may be ebbing but automakers in North America built 1,486,863 light vehicles in May, rising 3.0% above year-ago. Check out our trend chart.
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Remember when South Korean cars were considered of poor quality? That sure has changed, according to a new J.D., Power ranking.
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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives. And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Steve Finlay at [email protected]. OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out. Now for the legal stuff...
