WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

MAY 3, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday, May 3. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Rugged But Well-Mannered

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid can commute, climb rocks and ford streams as well as any other Wrangler – and do so more smoothly, quietly and fuel-efficiently, at least for the first 20-plus miles. And the motor’s strong instant torque is a bonus both on- and off-road.

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Major Retailers Say Fixed Ops Mostly Flat in First Quarter

Lithia Motors in March “saw double-digit increases in service, body and parts, driven by a 32% increase in our highest-margin, customer-pay work,” chief operating officer Chris Holzshu says.

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Volkswagen Unveils All-Wheel-Drive ID.4 GTX

The battery-electric CUV gets a twin-motor all-wheel-drive performance boost.

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4.

Agero Expanding to Add Scheduled Vehicle Transfers

The coronavirus pandemic and increased demand for “contactless” dealership pickup and delivery helped inspire the move, says Cathy Orrico, chief client officer for Agero.

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Actress Brie Larson Featured in Nissan’s Most-Seen Auto Ad

According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, the Nissan spot scored above the automotive ad average for various aspects including attention and likability.

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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 Tom Murphy 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.

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