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2. Honda to source hybrid car batteries from U.S. Toyota plant

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3. BYD unveils ‘five-minute’ EV charging platform

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This episode is brought to you by Uber for Business—Courtesy transportation is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a need-to-have. In fact—80% of dealers surveyed by Uber in 2023 say arranging customer rides boosts satisfaction. And with Central by Uber for Business, dealers can easily request Uber rides—even if customers don't have the Uber app—delivering white-glove service while reducing shuttle costs and loaner liabilities. Simplify your customer transportation, enhance service, and track rides seamlessly with Uber for Business. Visit t.uber.com/CDGauto to learn more.

Today’s top stories:

1. Dealership service satisfaction holds strong despite repair delays—study

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/dealership-service-satisfaction-holds-strong-despite-repair-delays-study-2025-03-14

2. Auto industry faces 3 possible paths as tariffs take effect—report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-faces-3-possible-paths-as-tariffs-take-effect-report-2025-03-14

3. Ford CEO Jim Farley earned nearly $25M last year

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-ceo-jim-farley-earned-nearly-25m-last-year-2025-03-14

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Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.

This week's top stories: 

1. Car loans get easier to secure—even for riskier borrowers

2. Dealership service satisfaction holds strong despite repair delays—study

3. Volkswagen reintroduces physical buttons as touchscreen fatigue grows

4. BMW shields U.S. dealers from tariff impact until May 1

5. Auto industry faces 3 possible paths as tariffs take effect—report

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Today’s Big Story: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-compliant accuracy, Pencilwrench saves techs time, eliminates frustration, and ensures your dealerships get properly compensated for every repair. Book a demo at www.se-fi.com

Today’s top stories:

1. Dealership service satisfaction holds strong despite repair delays—study

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/dealership-service-satisfaction-holds-strong-despite-repair-delays-study-2025-03-14

2. Auto industry faces 3 possible paths as tariffs take effect—report

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/auto-industry-faces-3-possible-paths-as-tariffs-take-effect-report-2025-03-14

3. Ford CEO Jim Farley earned nearly $25M last year

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-compliant accuracy, Pencilwrench saves techs time, eliminates frustration, and ensures your dealerships get properly compensated for every repair. Book a demo at www.se-fi.com

Today’s top stories:

1. BMW shields U.S. dealers from tariff impact until May 1

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/bmw-shields-u-s-dealers-from-tariff-impact-until-may-1-2025-03-13

2. Dealer sentiment improves—but interest rates and rising costs still cloud outlook

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/dealer-sentiment-improves-but-interest-rates-and-rising-costs-still-cloud-outlook-2025-03-13

3. Audi plots supercar comeback with next-gen hybrid R8

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-compliant accuracy, Pencilwrench saves techs time, eliminates frustration, and ensures your dealerships get properly compensated for every repair. Book a demo at www.se-fi.com

Today’s top stories:

1. EV incentives soar to 5 year high—nearly $5,000 above the market average

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ev-incentives-soar-to-5-year-high-nearly-5-000-above-the-market-average-2025-03-12

2. Volkswagen expects revenue to improve amid restructuring costs and trade risks

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/volkswagen-expects-profits-to-improve-amid-restructuring-costs-and-trade-risks-2025-03-12

3. Stellantis' Maserati brand pulls the plug on future EV sports car

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-maserati-brand-pulls-the-plug-on-future-ev-sports-car-2025-03-12

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-compliant accuracy, Pencilwrench saves techs time, eliminates frustration, and ensures your dealerships get properly compensated for every repair. Book a demo at www.se-fi.com

Today’s top stories:

1. Car loans get easier to secure—even for riskier borrowers

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/car-loans-get-easier-to-secure-even-for-riskier-borrowers-2025-03-11

2. UAW President Shawn Fain stands in support of tariffs

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/uaw-president-shawn-fain-stands-in-support-of-tariffs-2025-03-11

3. Ford pumps $4M into scholarships to combat auto technician shortage

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ford-pumps-4m-into-scholarships-to-combat-auto-technician-shortage-2025-03-11

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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead.

This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid warranty claims. By providing fast and easier documentation with OEM-compliant accuracy, Pencilwrench saves techs time, eliminates frustration, and ensures your dealerships get properly compensated for every repair. Book a demo at www.se-fi.com

Today’s top stories:

1. Volkswagen reintroduces physical buttons as touchscreen fatigue grows

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/volkswagen-reintroduces-physical-buttons-as-touchscreen-fatigue-grows-2025-03-10

2. Wholesale used car prices dipped in February despite a late-month rebound

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/wholesale-used-car-prices-dipped-in-february-despite-a-late-month-rebound-2025-03-10

3. Tesla secured half of Canada’s remaining EV rebates in just three days

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/tesla-secured-half-of-canada-s-remaining-ev-rebates-in-just-three-days-2025-03-10

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