JANUARY 29, 2023

Welcome to this special issue of the WardsAuto Dealer Edition newsletter, live from the NADA Show in Dallas. Our team has compiled some of the best dealer news from the show and other area events. Watch for more insights in upcoming newsletters and our website. If you have a tip or comment to share, contact editor Nancy Dunham at NDunham@WardsAuto.com

Dealers Discuss Ford EV Certification Plans

Ford says its EV certification process will help dealers gear up for the electrified future, but the plan is getting pushback as a potential violation of franchise laws.

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More Inventory Tops Dealers' Wish Lists For the New Year

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The majority of car dealers believe their profitability will continue into the new year. Still, rising vehicle prices, staffing shortages and the ongoing lack of saleable cars raise concerns.

Dealer Honored for Giving Generously, Embracing Technology

Gary Rome is 2023’s Time Dealer of the Year.

Who Should Get Data at Car Dealerships?

“All organizations must share some data,” says Paul Hockel of General Dynamics Technology. “But if it goes to the wrong people, that gets serious.”

NADA Donates Vehicles for Police Undercover Work

“We know these vehicles will be put to important work,” says dealer Danny Renshaw.

Subaru Chief Sees Plenty of Growth Ahead

A lineup tailored for U.S. tastes positions the manufacturer for success.

Battery Life in Used BEVs, PHEVs Emerging Value Measurement

Recurrent Motors measures the value of used battery-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles as a percentage of the vehicle’s range when new.

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