Wards Dealer Edition


	JUNE 27, 2025

Industry Voices | Want Quality Referrals and Higher Closing Rates? Try This

Retail referral programs offer dealers exclusive access to high-intent buyers, built-in marketing support and simplified pricing structures – all while reducing sales friction and boosting customer loyalty.

Used EVs Opportunity for Savvy, Committed Dealers

Demand for used EVs continues to climb, but only a handful of dealers are capitalizing on the trend.

Polestar Restarts Its European Sales Expansion

Geely-owned Swedish brand announces sales network to open in France in the second half of 2025.

Upstart Manufacturers Influencing Entire Automotive Industry: Analyst Takeaways From AutoTech 2025

Analysts from Omdia Automotive representing Wards Intelligence and Canalys attended several sessions, including a special Omdia Analyst Summit, at AutoTech 2025 in suburban Detroit from June 3-5. Here, the analysts present their major takeaways from the event and discuss the implications of the ongoing technological disruption for the global automotive industry.

WardsAuto Podcast: BEV Charging Infrastructure Getting Better Despite Political Opposition

Despite Republican opposition to green tax credits and government investment into sustainable technology meant to mitigate effects of climate change, BEV public charging is getting better.