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Cadillac ad labels 3-row XT6 as 'crew ready'

Cadillac is turning to the brothers who directed "Avengers: Endgame" to promote its newest crossover.
Misconceptions about EVs hindering demand

For electric vehicle sales to take off, dealers and automakers must educate consumers on maintenance and the cost of ownership, and dealers need more incentive from automakers, Cox says.
Chevy's midengine Corvette Stingray, with 3 trims, priced from $59,995

More horsepower and an automatic transmission are standard, but buyers will have to spend at least $7,300 more to get the front-suspension lift system touted at the car's unveiling.
Signs point to GM scrapping Jeep, Bronco rival

While the U.S. market could absorb another bona fide SUV, says LMC's Jeff Schuster, the program could also be delayed or reworked.
Would-be Lordstown buyer bears heavy load

A grim earnings report from the company that wants to buy the Lordstown Assembly plant isn't derailing talks on a sale that would ease the political pressure GM has faced over its idling.
GM opens $65 million parts processing plant

The Michigan facility marks GM's largest investment in a U.S. warehouse and logistics operation in nearly 40 years.
Good business is child's play for dealership

Frank Boucher Imports of Racine, Wis., has an outdoor playground on the property to entertain children as their parents shop for vehicles or get their cars serviced. The playground has boosted service business and overall customer satisfaction.
Exempt in part, lenders should still prepare for Calif. privacy act

Auto lenders should take inventory of the customer data at their fingertips. Data unrelated to the financing of a vehicle is subject to the California law, sources say.
Calif. data law could send dealers scrambling

The California Consumer Privacy Act, effective Jan. 1, will give consumers in the state the right to take more ownership of their data. What will that mean for dealers?
Lexus keeps No. 1 rating on NADA report card

Toyota, Subaru, Honda and Porsche followed Lexus, rounding out the top five in NADA's winter 2019 survey.
Dealers wonder about recalls under privacy law

A privacy law in California has left some dealers questioning how to simultaneously satisfy safety standards and customers' requests.
Group 1 F&I upgrades improve profits

The retailing giant has revamped its finance and insurance operations with new technology and training to help  sustain consistently high performance.
FORD: Utilities decline, F series flat

Officials say last month's arrival of the redesigned Explorer and the upcoming launch of the redesigned Escape will help sales after a 4.7 percent June decline.
Trump to award Roger Penske Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump praised Roger Penske's racing achievements. Last month, Penske became the most decorated racing owner.
Vendors and lenders, make your value known — quickly

Many dealers are fatigued by pitches and updates from their partners, and some are questioning the value and cost of services.