SPECIAL REPORTS
A roundup of Automotive News staff projects on people, events and technology in the auto industry.
In boardrooms and shareholder presentations, in auto plants and component manufacturing settings from Tokyo to Paris, automotive executives and factory leaders are pursuing a shared goal: reducing their companies’ carbon footprints.
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There's a new No. 1 at the top of Automotive News' annual used-vehicle ranking — acquisition-fueled juggernaut Lithia Motors Inc.
Automakers, charging companies and other stakeholders are coming together to develop a convenient, reliable charging map for EV drivers. It won’t be easy.
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The auto industry has invested hundreds of billions of dollars into emerging technologies that promise to transform how people get around in the future. It's starting to outpace the rest of the economy in innovation.
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The effects of that accelerating consolidation are stamped all over Automotive News' updated dealership group ranking — from deal-making juggernaut Lithia Motors to the companies on the list hitting new milestones in the collective market share they command.
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The industry runs on data, from the bedrock basics proven for generations to new network-based conclusions. Here's a look at some important sources.
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In 2022, neither the COVID-19 pandemic nor the global microchip shortage went away, but there are signs that both are abating. Still, the industry continued to face production challenges and inventory shortages. Our 2022 All-Stars persevered, delivering excellent products and services to their customers, introducing innovations that are key to the future of mobility and making other significant contributions to the industry in myriad ways.
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25 who fought for dealer rights, made marketing innovations, took chances on emerging brands, broke new ground in online sales or agitated for greater diversity among their ranks. They aren’t the only visionary dealers in the industry’s present or past, but their achievements provide lessons and inspiration for their peers.
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The automobile cabin has evolved since the days of AM radio. Expect dramatic changes as cars morph from machines into devices in the coming years. Here are 16 notable changes and four interviews with industry leaders behind the vehicle’s digital transformation.
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This year’s Automotive News list of notable veterans comprises 15 people who served in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force who are making a positive impact in the auto industry.
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It is the first time Asbury-owned Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria in Arizona has claimed the No. 1 spot.
Now in its second year, Automotive News’ Notable Champions of Diversity features 18 executives who've demonstrated their commitment to improving diversity, equity and inclusion. The honorees work in auto manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, retail, finance, technology and mobility. Their personal experiences inform their approaches to DE&I and fuel their passions.
Acknowledging that the franchised dealership model is evolving, NADA has issued a set of guiding principles on its relationship with automakers going forward.