Monday, August 19, 2024

Dealership profits slip in first half | Asbury vows to fight FTC complaint | Buy-sell roundup | Stellantis idles engine plant | Paris show preview | Tesla customers complain about dirty Cybertrucks

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Average dealership pretax profit slipped 33% in the first half of 2024, report says

The report from Presidio Group and NCM Associates also found the typical dealership hasn't reduced expenses quickly enough amid profitability declines.

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Asbury vows 'vigorous defense' against FTC complaint alleging consumer deception, discriminatory pricing

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Asbury Automotive sells Chevy store, Escude Automotive buys two S.C. stores

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Stellantis idles Michigan engine plant for a week

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BYD to lead subdued Chinese contingent while Germans race back to Paris show in Oct.

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Ford recalls more than 90,000 police Explorers over engine fire risks

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Growing U.S. EV charging network to improve with faster systems, updated software

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Sales folks just wanna have fun: Bob Rohrman Toyota snags customers with exciting promotions

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U.S. DOT issues a new plan and a rallying cry around V2X safety technology

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Weekend Drive Podcast: State of the charging landscape in 2024; Mustang stable expanding

Senior Editor Jerry Hirsch talks about Automotive News' deep dive into the state of EV charging in 2024. Plus, Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Daily Drive Co-Host Kellen Walker discuss Ford's plans to offer four-door and off-road Mustangs, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's X livestream with Donald Trump and more.

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