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This afternoon from #NADA2022: Erin Kerrigan on the red-hot buy-sell market; Megadeals will continue; Dealers see record profits; How EVs are impacting dealer valuations: autonews.com/video/autonews-…
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One of my great joys in joining Automotive News was discovering that Tom Worobec is really as kind and welcoming in person as he appears on camera. Best of luck with what’s next to the hardest working man in show business.
On today's show: U.S.-bound VW Group vehicles aboard burning cargo ship | Subaru tops brand ranking | IIHS: Advanced features knowledge gap | Tesla changes South Korean ads | Ford, Volvo join battery recycling startup | A bittersweet goodbye autonews.com/video/first-shi…
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Retail Special Report: As the global microchip shortage continues to hinder new-vehicle production, analysts provide an outlook on the used-car sector, build-to-order strategies and vehicle affordability. autonews.com/video/video/isn…
Check us out on @First_Shift! A great segment about our new lithium-ion battery recycling technology at 03:50 mark. 🔋♻️👇
On Tuesday's show: VW Group, Bosch partner on advanced driver-assist systems | Hyundai eyes sales jump | GM's insurance plan | Jeep preps bigger Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer | Upcycling old EV batteries autonews.com/video/first-shi…
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Special video report: As used vehicles continue to be a hot commodity, Longo Toyota near Los Angeles is getting a helping hand from in-house software to cut reconditioning cycle times and boost the number of cars for sale. autonews.com/longovideo
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This morning's show is extremely bittersweet. It's @JenniferVuong's last day hosting/editing/producing -- she is leaving for a new adventure. We're going to miss her terribly (understatement of the century).
Today's newscast: Ex-Rivian exec sues for discrimination, 'toxic bro culture' | Honda, Subaru cut profit outlooks amid slumping sales | Ford's E-Transit pilot program | Data security at dealerships. autonews.com/video/first-shi… via @Automotive_News
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Former FCA chief Mike Manley named CEO of AutoNation dlvr.it/S7zpFj
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PSA: We finally have an app! If you’re a subscriber (thank you!) it’s a pretty great way to view our stories and videos on your phone. Available wherever you get your apps.
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@Reuters30 Mar 2021
Volkswagen will not change name of U.S. operations: sources reut.rs/3sBB8Rb
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NADA coverage continues: New chairman: 'We need to start looking at things differently'; Kia's improving inventories; Genesis' first EV; BMW dealer profits jump 10%; Infiniti QX60's makeover. Thanks @First_Shift anchor Jennifer Vuong for co-hosting! autonews.com/video/autonews-…
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Good morning! Joined by @First_Shift anchor Jennifer Vuong to bring you NADA coverage: Farley: EVs to present 'new opportunities for dealers'; Ford's used platform yields results; Time to 'get on board': Retailers tackle diversity; Subaru on facilities autonews.com/video/autonews-…
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More NADA coverage on ANN with @First_Shift anchor Jennifer Vuong: Incoming NADA chair Walser wants more minority dealers, enhanced relationships; More camaraderie at Stellantis; Woodward on politics | U.S. throughput down | Toyota's new EVs autonews.com/video/autonews-…
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Good morning: Teaming up with @First_Shift Anchor Jennifer Vuong on NADA coverage: Honda dealers prep for two-year CUV blitz; M-B to retailers: Get ready for EVs; Acura: 'The year of Type S' | GM earns $2.8B in Q4 | Toyota's profits surge | Rivian IPO? autonews.com/video/autonews-…
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On ANN: Partnering with @First_Shift Anchor Jennifer Vuong on NADA coverage: Dealers are stronger, tougher, wiser after rough 2020; Wahlberg learns from Feldman; Costco aids Bolt; Low rates to drive more sales? | GM extends downtime | Toyota AV deal autonews.com/video/autonews-…
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IIHS Senior Research Engineer Becky Mueller has used spare time during the pandemic to return to a childhood hobby – crash testing Lego cars! Check out this test! @LEGO_Group @LEGOIdeas
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer returns with passenger-side screen, plug-in powertrain dlvr.it/RfvQ6j