This week only: Get free access to autonews.com REGISTER NOW Inventory Report Carvana encounters same hurdle as dealers In Carvana's most recent quarterly earnings call, CEO Ernie Garcia said the company more than tripled its customer-sourced car volume in 2018, but still lags behind the industry leader. Mobility Report Rural communities vie for mobility grants The U.S. Department of Transportation will award as much as $60 million in grants this spring to communities seeking to demonstrate automated-driving systems. The applicants include a number of smaller communities. Inventory Report Luxury dealers reversing course on used Heightened price competition and dwindling new car sales have luxury dealers turning to the used car market where there's new financial opportunity. Executives Tesla board shakeup seen as 'important step' in governance Tesla will bid farewell to longtime directors and reduce the size of its 11-member board to nine as the automaker ushers in a new era of corporate governance. Weekend Drive One-on-one with Jose Munoz: Why Hyundai is taking the 'right steps' forward In an exclusive interview, new Hyundai COO Jose Munoz discusses his top priorities for the automaker, lessons from Nissan, the Carlos Ghosn saga and time away from the auto industry. Listen to the Weekend Drive Podcast See all Weekend Drive Shanghai Auto Show Return of the bench seat? Concept EVs show space big enough for sofas Infiniti's head of design, Canadian Karim Habib, says the center of the rear seat in EVs “can become just as valuable” as the space on its sides. Mobility Toyota, Denso, SoftBank invest $1B in Uber's AV unit Uber's autonomous vehicle unit raised $1 billion from Toyota, Denso and SoftBank, giving Uber a funding boost for its self-driving ambitions on the eve of its IPO. Marketing Audi joins forces with Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Endgame' in new ad campaign Audi's hopes the Marvel collaboration will boost audience engagement and socialize the Audi e-tron crossover. PM NEWSCAST Why USMCA could help, hurt autos • Dodge Dart rollaway risk • Nissan's Notre Dame gift • Porsche's Chinese tech push See all PM Newscasts AM Newscast New Ghosn indictment coming? • Uber AV unit gets $1B boost • Honda to suspend Ohio shift • More autonomous, less green? See all First Shift Special Video Report Toyota store puts parts near technicians, reaps rewards How do you cut service costs, generate more repair orders and help technicians earn more money? DeLuca Toyota in Ocala, Fla., has found an answer. 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Get free access New York auto show Kia imagines 'everything car' with HabaNiro concept Toyota refines Highlander with 2020 makeover Venue rounds out Hyundai's crossover lineup Corsair will be first Lincoln with output in China New York auto show coverage » Best Practices Concierge service positions store for future Dealer uses meditation to tackle stress on the sales floor Sponsored Content Provided By Ally VIDEO: Take action to create a welcoming workplace More Best Practices stories » Best Practice Tips Access F&I F&I product landscape for EVs is sparse Indiana dealership group sued in class action over document fees Texas bill amended to ensure Tesla can fix cars More Access F&I stories » BLOGS Dealers need to be part of the emerging data landscape There's a lot riding on the new Corvette Stipulation capture tool aims to smooth approval process Time is right for GM to bring back Tiger Woods More Blogs » Cars & Concepts Corsair will be first Lincoln with output in China VW Tarok concept to measure pickup interest in U.S. Toyota refines Highlander with 2020 makeover Versa Note ditched — just for Kicks More Cars & Concepts stories » FIXED OPS JOURNAL Debate over best way to pay service techs continues to roil dealerships Dealership provides training for service technicians in Texas program Pay incentives can boost parts department profits, efficiency More Fixed Ops Journal stories » This Week's Issue Legal thickets line dealer Fenton's road to retirement In search of ... Akio Toyoda's successor Ford overhaul takes root as execs' roles are shuffled 1500 Classic rocks for Ram dealers More stories from this week's issue » NEW TECH When is a tailgate a Swiss Army knife? What: MultiPro Tailgate Where: 2019 GMC Sierra Tech source: General Motors Automotive News this month is taking a look at emerging New Tech: Those innovations unimagined or not commercially viable just 10 years ago that engineers are now translating into mass production. Shanghai Auto Show Ford reboots in China, with deeper local intel Desperate to reverse last year's 37 percent tumble in China sales, Ford is belatedly following rivals in doing things differently. Shanghai Auto Show Toyota: Export U.S. best practices to China Toyota is benchmarking its U.S. success story in an effort to repeat the winning formula in China. The goal: China surpasses the U.S. as Toyota's volume leader. Subscription Required Manufacturing Instead of national strike, UAW could target key plants for ripple effect Can the UAW get deals with the Detroit 3 -- and persuade its restless membership to approve them -- without a strike? Regulation & Safety BMW adds 185,000 units to recall over engine fire risk BMW said it monitored reports from the field and found "several field incidents" involving 2006 3-series vehicles, so the company added them to a November 2017 recall. China Automakers look to Beijing to revive China's slumping auto market VW and Nissan are among the automakers increasingly counting on Chinese government tax cuts to stimulate demand and help boost the world's biggest auto market. Recalls FCA recalls 320,000 Dodge Darts that could roll away The callback, covering 2013-2016 models with automatic transmissions, addresses a defect that could prevent drivers from shifting into park. Green cars German startup plans to build solar car at former Saab plant German startup Sono is teaming up with National Electric Vehicle Sweden to build the first series production solar -powered electric car at Saab's former plant in Sweden. Suppliers Brembo investors tighten grip on company with loyalty share program Brembo shareholders approved a loyalty share program that allows the family that owns the Italian premium brake maker to retain control as the company looks to expand through acquisitions. Disasters Nissan offers $112,000 to Notre-Dame Cathedral restoration Nissan’s contribution is “in recognition of and appreciation for Nissan Europe and Renault employees as well as the people of France,” the company said. Carlos Ghosn Scandal Ghosn to be indicted on new charges, report says Carlos Ghosn will be indicted on a fresh round of charges as Japanese prosecutors pursue their case against the former Nissan chairman, broadcaster NHK reported. 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