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Archive for July 2022
GM signs agreements with suppliers, on course to reach 1 million EV capacity by 2025
General Motors said on Tuesday it had signed multi-year agreements with LG Chem and Livent Corp. to secure key raw materials used in manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles. Read More
Read More2025 Rivian Adventure Van: The Electric Off-Road Camper of Your Dreams
Despite #vanlife completely dominating our Instagram algorithms for a spell, no automaker has yet delivered a factory-ready overlanding camper van. That’ll change with the release of the Rivian Adventure Van, which our artist’s illustration brings to life.
Read MoreRich Energy Did It Again
Rich Energy, the energy-drink sponsor that gained notoriety during its tenure as the title sponsor of the Haas Formula 1 team in 2019, is at it again. Earlier this week, the Rich Energy HQ Twitter account announced that it would no longer be sponsoring OMG Racing, a British Superbikes team that is currently leading its championship. There’s just…
Read MoreToyota and partners to develop small electric vans and fuel cell electric trucks
Toyota Motor Corp. said on Tuesday it would work with allied automakers to develop small electric commercial vans and light-duty fuel cell electric trucks. Read More
Read More2023 F-150 Raptor R packs 700 hp, 640 pound-feet of torque into ‘nimble monster’
Ford Motor Co.’s 2023 F-150 Raptor R adds eye-popping V-8 punch to the automaker’s off-road lineup, but it won’t supplant the Ram 1500 TRX as the apex predator of the full-size performance pickup segment. Read More
Read MoreDigital Retail: How Independent Automotive can Benefit from Digital Retail Platforms
The Era of Digital Retail With Covid-19 losing momentum, we take a look at how the pandemic has re-shaped the automotive industry. Dealerships once able to move hundreds of vehicles per month were cut down as COVID policies disrupted many aspects in vehicle production. In response for these changes within the industry, dealer’s had no…
Read MoreTransformation toward eCommerce in automotive retailing
Together, Millennials and Gen Xers now represent a larger population than the generations that preceded them, and these consumers are so accustomed to the convenience and speed of online shopping that they are now looking online to purchase boats, homes, and even cars. Read More
Read MoreThat Aquatic Side-By-Side From TikTok Is More Technically Interesting Than You Think
You’re scrolling through TikTok one night, bleary-eyed yet refusing to give in and just go to bed, when something catches your eye. It looks like a Polaris RZR, but it’s not tearing through sand dunes in Baja — it’s on the water. Rubbing your eyes doesn’t clear up the confusion, because you got it right the first…
Read MoreAutomotive News 40 UNDER 40
With our 11th 40 Under 40 class, Automotive News enters a second decade of recognizing young dealership leaders. This year’s stars have led digital retailing transformations, found new ways to stock vehicles during an inventory crisis and chipped away at recruiting challenges. We congratulate them and hope you enjoy reading their stories. Read More
Read More5 Marketing Trends To Cancel (Or Mute)
Although I’m fluent in digital media, I still believe in some timeless truths about great marketing and advertising. As a fractional CMO and content strategist, I see some trends among companies and agencies that I respect but worry about. Read More
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