Ford Moving Toward Build-to-Order, Away from Packed Dealer Lots

"I know we're wasting money on incentives," says CEO Jim Farley, acknowledging the way people buy cars and trucks is changing, reports Car & Driver.

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Advancing Auto Tech Can Grow Service Providers’ Revenue

Whether consumers need to pay for parking spots, charging stations, premium content within the car or groceries, updated tech in smart cars will make it possible to handle financial transactions from behind the wheel.

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New Normal: Zero Haggling, Non-Refundable Deposits, Sight-Unseen Purchases

A buying frenzy coupled with an historic shortage of vehicles on lots has sent used-car values soaring nearly 30% since last June, according to Edmunds' automotive research. Shoppers are pouncing on cars they never would have considered before, reports Business Insider.

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Digital Technology Can Reach Millennial Car Shoppers

The pandemic’s effect on traditional vehicle sales, combined with millennials’ increased purchasing power, has led franchised and used-car dealers to recognize the need to change how they sell cars and trucks, to ensure they get their share of the business.

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Germany to Help Commercial Fleets Go Electric

The government initiative involves paying up to 80% of additional electrified-vehicle investment costs compared to diesel vehicles.

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