The proliferation of panoramic-style sunroofs coincides with a rise in recalls and rampant reports of spontaneous shattering and explosions. +
Honda of Martinsburg will open as planned Tuesday despite a lawsuit alleging the factory is engaged in a “fiat” to undermine a nearby Maryland dealer. +
Key benchmarks improved in the second quarter, but falling deal and product counts add further strain as dealers rely on F&I to offset front-end losses. +
Fletcher Jones Automotive Group adds to its divestiture of high-profile dealerships with the sale of Porsche Walnut Creek (Calif.) to Sonic Automotive. +
New and used car buyers borrowed more but secured lower interest rates in the second quarter as competitive monthly payments helped hybrids gain market share. +
Sofia V2 is backed by Drivee AI’s new ATLAS intelligence engine, adding real-time context and actionable recommendations for dealership staff. +
Executives say adding SocketTime’s service toolkit will give Numa’s AI agents the ability to improve fixed ops scheduling, communications and efficiency. +
Organizers say the technicians who competed in this year’s Top Tech Finals demonstrated skill, professionalism and a commitment to excellence. +
Cadillac and Toyota rank highest in JD Power’s latest tech study, which finds drivers are most satisfied with features they don’t have to think about. +
Luke Ramseth of The Detroit News reports Carvana’s seven recently acquired Stellantis dealerships have sold new vehicles to customers in 37 states. +
