The Dealer 5 | June 10, 2015

Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.

Steve Finlay, Contributing Editor

June 10, 2015

3 Min Read
The Dealer 5 | June 10, 2015

Welcome to The WardsAuto Dealer 5 - we've put together important items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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California car dealers are bracing for a tsunami of new airbag fixes anticipated from the latest recall. But don't look for the year’s sales surge in the country’s biggest market to wash away.

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Fiat-Chrysler’s chief Sergio Marchionne says consolidation among automakers is essential. Big auto mergers rarely add up, a Ford exec says, adding, “We’re not babes in the woods.”

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Keen consumer interest in something does not always translate to a willingness to pay for it. Case in point: in-vehicle connectivity. A survey indicates people want it for free. One solution: Send in the advertisers.

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CUVs are hot, hot, hot in the U.S. That’s why Fiat has dived through the flaming hoop and introduced its version of a compact cross/utility vehicle. 

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The average fuel mileage for light vehicles sold in the U.S. just set a record, according to the WardsAuto Fuel Economy Index. Click here to see what it is now.

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About the Author

Steve Finlay

Contributing Editor

Steve Finlay is a former longtime editor for WardsAuto. He writes about a range of topics including automotive dealers and issues that impact their business.

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