WardsAuto Dealer Edition
 
WardsAuto Dealer Edition

DECEMBER 3, 2021

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TrueCar’s New Platform Does Full Transaction for Auto Dealers

In a WardsAuto Q&A, TrueCar CEO and President Mike Darrow speaks of an ambitious initiative being tested in Florida.

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Auto Loan Amounts Growing, But Delinquencies Down

The average new-vehicle monthly auto loan payment reached $609 in the third quarter vs. $565 a year ago, or $553 two years ago, the Experian Automotive report says.

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Automotive to Have Big Presence at 2022 CES

There will be more than 185 vehicle-tech exhibitors occupying the West Hall this year, including BMW, Daimler, Damon Motorcycles and Hyundai, and CEO Mary Barra will deliver a keynote highlighting General Motors’ technology roadmap.

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How Dealers Can Succeed as Consumer Demands Change
Erin Klepaski, Senior Vice President of Auto Sales Alliance at Ally Financial Inc., talks with WardsAuto about evolving business models for auto dealers and the finance companies, technology providers and consumers they interact with daily.  Watch Now .

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Adaptation Key to Waking Up From Supply Chain Nightmare

To help overcome the current chip shortage and prepare future prevention strategies, procurement teams must make crucial considerations when sourcing components to ensure quality parts make it into the vehicles their company manufactures.

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How the Chip Shortage is Impacting Car Buyer Behavior
The chip shortage has had major impacts on the automotive inventory, but just how disruptive to car buyer behavior? Consumer research compares shoppers’ attitudes when impacts were first realized to their buying behavior now that awareness is more widespread.

Hyundai Named OEM of the Year at Automotive Tech Week

The winner was chosen to recognize how the world is changing and which automaker is learning and adapting the fastest.

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November U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Put Wrench in Expectations for Renewed Growth

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
There could be some pushback by consumers because of the strong mix of high-priced vehicles in inventory, as well as concerns about rising Covid-19 cases. However, November's setback could be a one-month aberration, plus overall inventory is improving, and pent-up demand is building, meaning sales still likely are heading toward consistent growth.

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