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Volvo rallies dealers on EVs, CPO participation

In an upbeat gathering, the CEO of Volvo Car USA says he needs dealers to be "believers" as the industry shifts toward electrification.
Mini expects to sell 2,000 of the 2020 Mini Cooper SE here by year end.
Mini EV generating major interest

The new 2020 Mini Cooper SE is drawing interest from Jeep, BMW and Volkswagen owners, Mini USA CEO Michael Peyton told Automotive News.
The 2-series Gran Coupe is the first of 12 new BMW products for 2020.
BMW dealer profits will keep rolling in 2020

BMW dealer profitability improved last year, but more can be done, dealers were told at last week's make meeting.
Dan Banister, left, of Banister Nissan of Chesapeake, in Virginia, and Tyler Slade of Tim Dahle Nissan Southtowne in South Jordan, Utah, greet Nissan Division Vice President Judy Wheeler.
Nissan's strategy reboot reassures dealers

At a make meeting last week, Nissan told dealers it was committed to quicker product turnover in 2020.
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Nissan to test vehicle subscriptions in Houston

The membership, which costs from $699 to $899 per month, includes unlimited vehicle swaps — as often as a vehicle a day.
A Nismo Frontier could challenge Tacoma TRD Pro

Nissan is said to be considering a Nismo version of its next Frontier pickup to give dealers a new Toyota fighter and a profit engine.
BMW set to keep up momentum this year

If BMW had a banner year in 2019 because of product, the brand has still more reason to be optimistic about 2020: The automaker will have 12 new products this year.
Dealers hope product reboot can revive Nissan

Nissan's U.S. dealers face an existential crisis as they enter the new decade.
Next Frontier tackles Nissan's age issue

Nissan is suffering from an older product lineup. But coming up soon is a makeover for the brand's midsize pickup.
Nissan to drop technology pitch

Marketers will pivot away from trying to entice shoppers with the brand's ProPilot driver-assistance system and Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite of safety features and instead focus on Nissan's heritage, dealers were told at their make meeting.
Nissan dealers seek relief from slump

With profitability in freefall and showroom traffic down, Nissan U.S. dealers will have one tough question for factory reps at the brand's make meeting: What's the gameplan to lift Nissan out of its funk?
SEC inquiry hovers over big BMW year

The Securities & Exchange Commission's inquiry into BMW's past sales practices is likely to have some dealers buzzing at the brand's make meeting Sunday.
Product, people investment key to BMW success

BMW had a banner year in 2019, besting German rival Mercedes-Benz to take the luxury sales crown. The X7 large crossover was a "huge hit" for the year.
Infiniti dealers face many challenges to lift sales

Addressing dealer profitability is a top priority in the new year.
Dealer profits, subscription service top issues at Volvo

Volvo sold more vehicles in the U.S. last year than it has in a dozen years. That's good news for Volvo's dealers who saw their profitability rise. Even so, there were flashpoints between Volvo and its retailers.