Vanguard Dealer Services News
The 2020 pandemic saw shoppers who have stockpiled essential items, dramatically increased online buying, and changed the way they spend their dollars. The market had to adapt to these changes quickly and concisely. Its projected that post-pandemic buying behaviors will be adopted as the new normal and remain the same, with consumers requiring digital access […]
Mickey Quinn and Mike Vierzchalek featured in Spiro’s latest Case Study talking about accurate sales forecasting
Automotive Industry News
- Volvo's next gen SPA3 platform debuts on EX60 electric crossover
- Volvo lowers 2026 profit margin target
- Ford dealer waives $20,000 repair bill for lawn-mowing charity
- Biden set to block Nippon's takeover of U.S. Steel, report says
- NHTSA ends probe involving 1.3 million GM vehicles
- California moves ahead with self-driving trucks despite labor opposition
- Ultium Cells battery plant in Tenn. joins UAW
- Meet the aerospace engineer helping guide Honda Racing Corp. USA's future
- Volvo cashes in on hybrid hype with updated XC90 crossover
- Volvo drops 2030 all-electric target amid slow EV demand
- Asbury, CDK locked in legal fight over data control ahead of Tekion pilot
- Former dealer Joe Maus returns to auto retail with Chevrolet store
- Guest commentary: AI transforming the fleet management world
- Former Tesla, GM charging pros join EVgo
- Ferrari saved from deepfake scam involving CEO by one question
F&I Industry News
- Hyundai dealership customer sues CDK over cyberattacks
- Dealers should adopt some practices now ahead of CARS Rule decision, experts say
- FTC CARS Rule could put auto lenders at risk
- Auto repossessions surge 23% in U.S. during first half of 2024 as Americans fall behind on payments
- Ally Q2 net income slips 11%; auto income down 19%
- Pa. Ford dealer, Okla. body shops, Calif. vehicle broker sue CDK
Fixed Operations Industry News
- Feedback: Two-thirds of service customers decline additional work
- 1 Thing We're Talking About: Get Spiffy gets new CEO
- 1 Thing We're Talking About: MyKaarma, Sunbit integrate to bring customers flexible repair payment options
- Advanced safety technology causes traffic jam in collision shops
- Service tip: Use each customer's data during phone calls to ensure meaningful engagement
- Service tip: Use mentorship program to bridge generational gap on team
