Commentary

How VinFast Can Avoid Fisker’s Fate in the U.S.How VinFast Can Avoid Fisker’s Fate in the U.S.

Vietnamese BEV automaker VinFast is off to a rocky start in the U.S., but it still has time to get it right if it slows down and tends to quality and customer service.

byDavid Kiley, Senior Editor

Jun 24, 2024

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6 Min Read

Combat Margin Compression by Controlling Holding Costs Combat Margin Compression by Controlling Holding Costs

Jun 24, 2024

3 Min Read

The Collaborative Journey to Software-Defined Vehicles The Collaborative Journey to Software-Defined Vehicles

byRobin Milavec

Jun 21, 2024

4 Min Read

The AI Automotive Retailing Revolution Is on the Horizon The AI Automotive Retailing Revolution Is on the Horizon

Jun 18, 2024

3 Min Read

What Over-The-Air Updates Mean for the Longevity of Consumer Cars What Over-The-Air Updates Mean for the Longevity of Consumer Cars

byCian O’Cuinneagain

Jun 17, 2024

4 Min Read

BEV Aspirations Meet Reality: Hybrids Poised for Comeback BEV Aspirations Meet Reality: Hybrids Poised for Comeback

byRich Wainschel

Jun 11, 2024

4 Min Read

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Amid Copious Vehicle Features, OEMs Need a New CX Strategy

Amid Copious Vehicle Features, OEMs Need a New CX Strategy

byParrish Hanna, Senior Director, Automotive Consulting, Capgemini Invent

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How Suppliers Can Hedge Their Bets on the EV Transformation

How Suppliers Can Hedge Their Bets on the EV Transformation

byMark Barrott, Partner, Mobility and Automotive Practice

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Fixed Operations

ADAS Technology’s Impact on Vehicle Customization

ADAS Technology’s Impact on Vehicle Customization

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Why I Changed My Mind About Hydrogen Vehicles

Why I Changed My Mind About Hydrogen Vehicles

byJohn McElroy, Columnist

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Finance & Insurance

A Layered Approach to Combat Synthetic Identity Fraud

A Layered Approach to Combat Synthetic Identity Fraud

bySharla Godbehere

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Finance & Insurance

Prioritizing F&I Product Sales and Wealth Building

Prioritizing F&I Product Sales and Wealth Building

byTim Blochowiak

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EV Innovation in Spotlight Among Automotive Start-Ups

EV Innovation in Spotlight Among Automotive Start-Ups

byRichard de Cabrol

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Vehicles Aren’t Just Getting Older, They’re Getting Worse

Vehicles Aren’t Just Getting Older, They’re Getting Worse

Dealer - Dealership-Lot

Navigating Downward Pressure on Vehicle Gross Profits

Navigating Downward Pressure on Vehicle Gross Profits

byPat Reininger

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Finance & Insurance

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Loan Applicant Verifications

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Loan Applicant Verifications

dealership

Why Inventory Management Is Ripe for A Shakeup

Why Inventory Management Is Ripe for A Shakeup

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Fixed Operations

Electrification: Four Key Fixed Ops Implications for Dealers

Electrification: Four Key Fixed Ops Implications for Dealers

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The Lesson U.S. Automakers Need to Learn From Tech

The Lesson U.S. Automakers Need to Learn From Tech

byKennedy Placek and Jon Schleuning

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Finance & Insurance

Digitizing Auto Lenders’ Securitized Collateral Assets

Digitizing Auto Lenders’ Securitized Collateral Assets

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Driving Revenue: Unlocking Opportunities in Connected Cars

Driving Revenue: Unlocking Opportunities in Connected Cars

byShahar Bin-Nun

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Autonomous & ADAS

The Path Toward Truly Safe Hands-Free Driving

The Path Toward Truly Safe Hands-Free Driving

byKobi Marenko, CEO

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Software Defined Vehicles

Finding a Better Way to Fix Software-Related Recalls

Finding a Better Way to Fix Software-Related Recalls

Lectra Versalis

2024: A Transformative Year for Automotive Interior Manufacturing

2024: A Transformative Year for Automotive Interior Manufacturing

byLeonard Marano

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AV Verification, Validation Demands Merging of Real, Virtual Worlds

AV Verification, Validation Demands Merging of Real, Virtual Worlds

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EV Regulations Continue Evolving

EV Regulations Continue Evolving

byJustin Savage, Aaron Flyer and Rob Abrams

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Diverse Talent in Automotive Is There for the Taking

Diverse Talent in Automotive Is There for the Taking

byCheryl Thompson

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Fixed Operations

How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Aftersales Service

How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Aftersales Service

byRussell Younghusband

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Major Car Markets (and OEMs) Have Stopped Growing

Major Car Markets (and OEMs) Have Stopped Growing

byJohn McElroy, Columnist

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Finance & Insurance

Advanced Technology and F&I Protection for Auto Dealers

Advanced Technology and F&I Protection for Auto Dealers

byPaul McCarthy, Vice President

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The Great Turnover Challenge: Investing in People for the Long Term

The Great Turnover Challenge: Investing in People for the Long Term

Auto engineers

Legacy Automakers Must Invest in Employees, Tech Alike

Legacy Automakers Must Invest in Employees, Tech Alike

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Peak Auto and the Problems It Presents

Peak Auto and the Problems It Presents

byJohn McElroy, Columnist

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Fixed Operations

Is It Time to Rebrand ‘Recall’?

Is It Time to Rebrand ‘Recall’?

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We Need Smart Policy for Automakers to Profit on EVs

We Need Smart Policy for Automakers to Profit on EVs

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