JUNE 5, 2023

Welcome to the Monday, June 5, 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.

Rising Interest Rates Slow the Rush Toward Long-Term Loans

Dealers find some customers opt for shorter loans rather than high-interest long-term financing.

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Ford Dealers Deliver Service to Customers’ Homes

There are 1,387 Ford dealers enrolled in the voluntary program, and the manufacturer reports the number is “growing every day.”

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Making Public EV Charging Safer for Everyone

Creating charging locations where EV drivers feel comfortable and confident will help make the transition to electric as smooth as possible.

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Why your car dealership should consider recruiting veterans

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Ford’s Farley: Brace for New Winners, Losers in BEV Era

Ford CEO Jim Farley says there is a shifting picture of winners and losers as the industry shifts from ICE vehicles to BEVs.

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

As always, please feel free to pass this along to your colleagues and others who are interested in automotive insights.

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

Thanks for reading. We'll be back soon with more of the latest news.

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