Dealers on average are buying and selling cars over greater distances, Manheim Logistics’ Joe Kichler says. That’s partly because dealers must cast a wider net to find the most desirable vehicles during the ongoing shortage of used-car inventory.
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The automaker intends 70% of its sales in Europe and over 40% in the U.S. to be low-emission vehicles by 2030. All 14 brands in the Stellantis portfolio are in line to offer fully electrified solutions with ranges of 300 to 500 miles.
For 2021, Toyota’s fourth-generation Highlander reveals a sporty side with red-and-black leather trim, firmer suspension and steering feel and 20-in. alloy rims with black accents as part of the newly offered XSE trim, with a starting price of $41,405 with front-wheel drive.
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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives. And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Tom Murphy at tmurphy@wardsauto.com. OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out. Now for the legal stuff...
