Industry V2X bandwidth poised to shrink
The slice of the communications spectrum for the auto industry set aside by the U.S. government for automakers for connected-vehicle technology is in jeopardy.
Nissan makes U.S. strides, still in the red
Fleet sales are down and retail sales are up. Incentives and inventories are under control. As for profits …
Thinner lots amid crises a plus for GM, dealers
Tight inventories caused by last year’s strike and the pandemic-induced production halt have had silver linings: reduced carrying costs, high dealer margins and a record third-quarter profit in North America.
Good sign for Nissan on dealer perception
The brand recorded an uptick in the NADA Dealer Attitude Survey — an industry insider’s measure of how auto retailers confidentially feel about their franchise.
Mercedes to put more ad dollars in dealer hands
Mercedes-Benz USA will jettison its regional dealer association marketing program next year, unwinding a long-standing auto retail tradition.