Marketing

A deep dive into dealership marketing trends and insights into the current state of the automotive industry.
Volkswagen’s top U.S. marketer on its ‘SNL’ sponsorship and EV strategy

After striking a deal to become a presenting sponsor of the 50th anniversary season of “Saturday Night Live,” Volkswagen had the opportunity to make custom content with the show.

March 20, 2025 10:00 AM
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged; dealers say high rates are still a problem

The federal funds rate target range will remain 4.25 to 4.5 percent.

March 19, 2025 06:36 PM
Genesis names Amy Marentic as new CMO after Drew Slaven’s quick exit

Genesis Motor America hired Circana executive Amy Marentic as its new CMO as Hyundai’s luxury brand looks to continue sales momentum and market share gains.

March 17, 2025 05:45 PM
What a difference a year makes, especially for bedraggled Nissan

In this week’s edition of Automotive News, we take a deep look at incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa’s long to-do list at Nissan and the sizable obstacles blocking the Japanese carmaker's road to quick recovery.

March 16, 2025 05:00 PM
Cadillac team wins formal Formula One approval for 2026

The General Motors-backed Cadillac entry will become Formula One’s 11th team next year after securing formal approval from the commercial rights holders and governing FIA.

March 07, 2025 06:46 PM
GM, Tesla win S&P Global Mobility’s 2024 Automotive Loyalty Awards

S&P Global said that based on consumer buying activity in 2024, overall industry loyalty rates saw a slight year-over-year improvement for the third year in a row.

February 26, 2025 12:00 PM
Daily 5 report for Feb. 24: Another casualty of the EV pullback: Naming conventions

Mercedes signaled the shift last year to U.S. dealers, who sought more powertrain flexibility amid slow sales of the EQE and EQS models.

February 24, 2025 08:30 PM
Goodyear unveils blimp-themed racing tires

The Goodyear Blimp will take a few high-speed laps around the globe this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary, so to speak.

February 24, 2025 07:52 PM
How Ford overhauled its media center to better serve creators and influencers

Ford has replaced its traditional media center with a new channel aimed at consumers who increasingly turn to creators over mainstream media for brand news and information.

February 22, 2025 11:00 AM
NASCAR installs EV chargers at Daytona Beach HQ

NASCAR has updated its electric vehicle charging infrastructure for employee and industry use at its Florida home base.

February 20, 2025 05:03 PM
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