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Daily Dealer: Auto credit access rises, Chrysler pauses crossover EV, Biden finalizes ban on Chinese, Russian car tech
Daily Dealer: Auto credit access rises, Chrysler pauses crossover EV, Biden finalizes ban on Chinese, Russian car tech
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Today’s top stories:
1. Dec. sees slight credit access boost as auto loan rates decline
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/dec-sees-slight-credit-access-boost-as-auto-loan-rates-decline-2025-01-15
2. Chrysler crossover EV "on hold," future of brand uncertain
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/chrysler-airflow-ev-on-hold-future-of-brand-uncertain-2025-01-15
3. Biden finalizes ban against smart cars from China and Russia
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/biden-finalizes-ban-against-smart-cars-from-china-and-russia-2025-01-15
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Daily Dealer: A record year for EV sales, Hendrick Automotive earns top marks in Reputation survey, Mercedes-Benz bets on AI
Daily Dealer: A record year for EV sales, Hendrick Automotive earns top marks in Reputation survey, Mercedes-Benz bets on AI
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Today’s top stories:
1. Electric vehicles claimed 8.1% of U.S. sales in 2024—a record year
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/electric-vehicles-claimed-8-1-of-u-s-sales-in-2024-a-record-year-2025-01-14
2. Hendrick Automotive dominates Reputation rankings for fourth straight year
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/hendrick-tops-dealer-reputation-rankings-in-2024-2025-01-14
3. Google AI powers Mercedes-Benz’s next big leap in car tech
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/google-ai-powers-mercedes-benz-s-next-big-leap-in-car-tech-2025-01-14
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Daily Dealer: Wildfires put pressure on California drivers, Jeeps weighs next production move, Chairman Bill Ford’s “terrific” talk with Trump
Daily Dealer: Wildfires put pressure on California drivers, Jeeps weighs next production move, Chairman Bill Ford’s “terrific” talk with Trump
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Today’s top stories:
1. California wildfires likely to push auto insurance, loan deferrals higher
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/california-wildfires-likely-to-push-auto-insurance-loan-deferrals-higher-2025-01-13
2. Jeep’s next production move hinges on Trump’s trade agenda
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/some-ev-models-lose-tax-credit-eligibility-under-new-rules-2025-01-10
3. Volvo bets big on affordable EX30 to drive U.S. sales in 2025
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/volvo-bets-big-on-affordable-ex30-to-drive-u-s-sales-in-2025-01-10
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5:47
The Weekly: Major EV models lose federal tax incentives, Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 debuts at CES, Ram redesigns heavy-duty trucks
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.
This week's top stories:
1. Tight supply locks in elevated prices for used cars
2. Some EV models losing tax credit eligibility under stricter rules
3. Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 EV to be sold without traditional dealers
4. VW's Scout receives 50K reservations, gears up for dealer lawsuits
5. Redesigned Ram heavy-duty trucks to hit dealer lots in Q1
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Team Velocity – Check out their Automotive Leadership Roundtable, an insightful panel hosted by the Car Dealership Guy himself, Yossi Levi, bringing together top industry insiders and experts. Don’t miss the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NVX41sdMy-o?si=SFaAsKC0PL2tSePm
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Daily Dealer: Automaker highlights from CES 2025, Some EVs no longer qualify for federal tax credits, Volvo rides EX30 surge
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.
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Today’s top stories:
1. Automakers show off stylish tech at CES as industry preps for change
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/automakers-show-off-stylish-tech-at-ces-as-industry-preps-for-change-2025-01-10
2. Some EV models lose tax credit eligibility under new rules
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/some-ev-models-lose-tax-credit-eligibility-under-new-rules-2025-01-10
3. Volvo bets big on affordable EX30 to drive U.S. sales in 2025
https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/volvo-bets-big-on-affordable-ex30-to-drive-u-s-sales-in-2025-01-10
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Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you ahead with quick, daily insights into automotive retail—delivered in under 5 minutes to fit your busy day.
Featuring three focused segments:
Daily Dealer: Fresh auto industry news & insights, delivered every weekday.
The Breakdown: Deep dives into trends, strategies, and shifts shaping auto retail.
The Weekly: A roundup of the top five must-know industry headlines from the week.
Perfect for dealers, industry pros, and car enthusiasts—Car Dealership Guy Bites keeps you informed in minutes.