Ford shifts from 3-row EVS to smaller, affordable models siro, 09/09/2024 Ford shifts from 3-row EVS to smaller, affordable models | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&I Ally All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profits Ally All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging times Ally All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing process Ally All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environment Ally and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscape Ally: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The future Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related events Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacks Ally: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact … Continue Reading
Jim Press’ perspective on Toyota’s electrification strategy siro, 28/08/2024 Jim Press’ perspective on Toyota’s electrification strategy | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&I Ally All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profits Ally All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging times Ally All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing process Ally All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environment Ally and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscape Ally: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The future Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related events Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacks Ally: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact on auto … Continue Reading
California, Stellantis strikes vehicle emissions deal siro, 21/08/2024 California, Stellantis strike vehicle emissions deal | Automotive News Skip to main content NEWS OPINION DATA CENTER VIDEOS EVENTS & AWARDS JOBS Resource Center +MORE Advertise Leading Women Network Podcasts Webinars In the Driver’s Seat Publishing Partners APCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamics APCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&I APCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&I Allstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know. Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectiveness Ally All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&I Ally All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profits Ally All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging times Ally All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing process Ally All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environment Ally and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscape Ally: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The future Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related events Ally: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacks Ally: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact on auto retail … Continue Reading
Honda Canada to slash dealer margins by up to 44%, several dealers say siro, 21/07/2024 But already on the hook for costly dealership upgrades tied to electrification such as the installation of EV chargers, retailers say they have already done their part and shouldn’t be penalized because Honda can’t handle its own expenses. “It’s a bit cheeky to expect dealers to shoulder the costs of the manufacturers’ margin implications,” one dealer said. Margin is also already lowest on sales of the Honda Civic and CR-V, meaning dealer profitability on the brand’s two highest-volume vehicles will be particularly hard hit. WAYS TO MAKE UP LOSSES? Some dealers expect the company to give retailers other ways to make up the margin losses. Honda Canada, they say, has expressed openness about allowing dealers to charge buyers administrative fees on purchases, a practice not allowed by the automaker in the past. Such a solution could effectively pass costs along to consumers. “These things are always shocking, but as long as they are working on an offset, that’s the important thing,” one dealer said. Not all retailers are approaching the issue with as much leniency. Sources say a range of dealers, including several of Canada’s large dealership groups, are mobilizing to push Honda to reverse course. They’re also exploring other … Continue Reading