The automotive advancements are sweltering this week! Read which industry trends are on fire, why used car sales are no sweat, and which young auto professionals are heating up their dealerships this year.
FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS: 40 Under 40
These careers are on fire: congratulations to the 2019 list of young automotive professionals from across the country who are making an impact in their dealerships and communities.
FROM CBT NEWS: Trend Watch: What Dealers Can Expect in the Next Five to Ten Years
Fully electric vehicles are predicted to make up 55% of new car sales in the next decade, putting the heat on dealers to strategize how this and other predictions will impact their future business.
FROM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE: Amazon Expanding Reach in the Automotive Industry
With the use of smart speakers up 15% this year, the Alexa platform will soon be able to integrate with all in-car software systems – turning up the heat on connectivity and the hands-free consumer experience.
FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Retail Demand Continues ‘Shift’ to Used Cars
Used cars are getting their time in the sun with a 3.0% year-over-year sales increase in June, showing that used price increases (3.8%) aren’t impacting consumers as heavily as the rising prices on their new vehicle counterparts.