WardsAuto Dealer 5
 
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

APRIL 26, 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, April 26, 2023, edition of WardsAuto Dealer 5. As always, there's plenty of news about the auto sector. We've gathered some of the most notable stories from WardsAuto and beyond to ensure you are in the know.

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Auto Tech Startup Funding Surviving Financial Downturns

Dealership groups still find funding, says Quin Garcia of Autotech Ventures.

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Banks pull back on auto lending, threatening dealerships

A looming recession has caused banks to pull back from the auto industry

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NewsNation

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U.S. Auto Sales chain closes all locations, including in the Augusta area

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The Augusta Chronicle

4.

AutoNation quarterly revenue skids on cooling used-vehicle demand

Auto Nation misses revenue mark.

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Reuters

5.

Lead the pack: Why emotional intelligence is the key to automotive leadership

Emotional intelligence plays a huge role in making and maintaining connections

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CBT News

That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

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If you have questions, concerns or story ideas, please contact editor Nancy Dunham at NDunham@WardsAuto.com
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