Automotive News and Updates
Automotive news and updates can be found through industry publications, community forums and webinars, which provide invaluable insight on topics like Internet retailing, special finance vehicle sales and service & compliance.
Autoweek, established in 1935, is widely recognized for its expert journalism on all things automotive. From in-depth car reviews and comparison tests to providing readers with access to global markets for purchasing decisions – its readership spans across the world!
Car and Driver
Since 1955, Car and Driver magazine has provided automotive enthusiasts with detailed reviews of vehicles as well as analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of each design. Furthermore, they provide a tool which helps consumers compare vehicle costs easily.
This website features several tools, including an online price evaluator, Black Book and AccuPayment systems. They also publish annual Buyer’s Guides and Top 10 Lists.
AutoGuide
AutoGuide is one of the premier sources online for automotive news and updates, featuring industry updates, bold editorials, and an active community forum to discuss hot automotive topics.
This publication, focused solely on the used car market, brings you important news from across the industry – new and pre-owned cars alike; industry trends; data & research reports and dealer-specific content; plus a vendor ratings report – making this essential reading for anyone interested in staying up to speed with this segment of the automotive business. It is an indispensable source for keeping informed on used car sales trends!
Motor Trend
MotorTrend is one of the world’s premier automotive media companies. Their flagship linear channel, MotorTrend TV, can be found in more than 73.5 million homes around the globe; additionally there is their popular YouTube channel MotorTrend App as well as subscription streaming service MotorTrend+ available for all their viewers.
MotorTrend+ puts automotive enthusiasts in control by offering one-stop access to new breakout series, top-rated hit shows, and fan favorites. It features a full content library as well as live Mecum Auctions for added entertainment value.
MotorTrend’s editors maintain a fleet of long-term test cars in their offices. Each day, they drive these vehicles and report back with their experiences.
Autoweek
Autoweek has been catering to car enthusiasts since 1958. Subscribers receive extensive coverage on domestic and imported cars, road tests, auto shows, motor sports events, motorsport news, motor sports features and motor sport ratings.
Hearst Corporation recently agreed to a multi-year licensing deal to operate Autoweek’s digital business. While its print publication will cease to exist, assets like online articles and email newsletters will continue.
Zippia offers an in-depth overview of Autoweek, such as salaries, political affiliations and employee data. This data comes from self-reported employee accounts as well as estimates from company filings.
NADA
The National Automobile Dealers Association, an advocacy and research body representing US dealerships and examining trends affecting retail auto sales today, completed its annual meeting this week and there was much to discuss – from Nissan notifying dealers that Ariya electric crossover EV supplies will be tight to Ford reducing its EV sales cap – there was plenty to talk about at their annual gathering.
At the show, several technology companies introduced innovations designed to make car deals quicker, more personalized and less frustrating for all involved parties. One such company was Team Mastermind which integrated its retail transaction management platform with Solera’s CRM.
Used Car News
As it can be challenging to keep up with America’s car market, any changes or disruption have long-lasting ripple effects that affect every aspect of its operations.
Car buyers must prepare themselves to deal with rising interest rates this year and expect to spend more when buying or leasing new or pre-owned vehicles, according to Cox Automotive’s Senior Director of New Car Solutions Brian Finkelmeyer.
Finkelmeyer noted that wholesale price decreases have yet to filter through to retail lots due to pandemic-era supply chain challenges causing low lease, trade-in and off-rental volumes thereby keeping supplies limited.
CBT Automotive Network
CBT News is an online news provider dedicated solely to franchised new car dealers. Offering daily newscasts and reports about automotive marketing trends, sales training courses and industry event coverage – this news organization boasts over 90,000 subscribers!
Aaron Bellavia, owner of Zeigler Auto Group in Wisconsin, talks with CBT News about its recent expansion in Wisconsin and what makes its culture unique.
LotLinx and CBT News have joined forces to offer dealers with weekly market updates. Each week, CBT News and LotLinx will present national week-over-week sales trends.
DrivingSales
DrivingSales is a leading auto industry resource for dealerships. The platform features regular blog updates, an active community forum and detailed vendor ratings.
If you want to gain as much knowledge of the car business as possible, this publication is an ideal starting point. Packed full of insightful articles and authoritative editorials on everything from automotive technology to industry regulations, this journal can teach you everything there is to know about automotive dealerships.
Zippia provides an in-depth examination of DrivingSales, from its salaries and political affiliations to employee data. The following page draws upon self-reported information provided by employees or anonymous users of the site.
