F&I and Showroom Mag

Auto Unions Vote on Labor Agreements: Ford workers favor UAW deal, GM workers narrowly oppose, and Stellantis workers in Canada ratify Unifor agreement. fi-magazine.com/372423/auto-un…

DealerOn Acquires fusionZONE Automotive: DealerOn said fusionZONE clients will benefit from DealerOn's resources and technology. fi-magazine.com/372432/dealero…

Hyundai Breaks Ground on New EV Plant: The facility will be South Korean's automaker's first new plant in its home country in 29 years. fi-magazine.com/372426/hyundai…

Financial Impacts Top EV Consumer Concerns: Almost half of respondents to a recent S&P Global survey say prices are excessively high. fi-magazine.com/372388/financi…

Report Ranks States on Transportation Spending: California, Massachusetts and Vermont came out on top for what the Natural Resources Defense Council considers their sustainable and equitable... fi-magazine.com/372390/nrdc-re…

Auto Credit More Accessible: October loosening makes three-month trend, but access still tighter than a year ago. fi-magazine.com/372410/auto-cr…

Second Japanese Brand Bumps Worker Pay: WSJ reports Honda to increase US labor force pay by 11%, follows similar Toyota move after Detroit union wins. fi-magazine.com/372412/second-…

CarGurus Agrees to Fully Acquire CarOffer: Accelerated purchase of remaining stake in the digital wholesale marketplace meant to bolster growing synergies between the two companies. fi-magazine.com/372406/carguru…

CerebrumX, Guidepoint Systems Join Forces: Collaboration to leverage embedded vehicle data for fleet and dealership lot management. fi-magazine.com/372408/cerebru…

Instant-Payment Platform Launched for Used Cars: Collaboration between Whillet of Silicon Valley and Visa produces Carment. fi-magazine.com/372404/instant…

Inventory Continues Climb: New-car supplies grow in October despite strikes’ impact. fi-magazine.com/372394/invento…

FHWA Accepting V2X Grant Applications: Grants aimed at accelerating connected and interoperable vehicle technologies to improve highway safety. fi-magazine.com/372392/fhwa-ac…

The Right Approach: Consumers will respond to genuine, respectful expertise, even in tight times. fi-magazine.com/372386/the-rig…

Vehicle-Buying Experience Improves: Two surveys find process is getting easier and more satisfying as inventories grow. fi-magazine.com/372380/vehicle…

Women’s Safety Concerns Could Be Curbing Their EV Adoption: Poll finds many place significant importance on charging stations’ safety when it comes to deciding whether to go electric. fi-magazine.com/372382/womens-…

Big Pickups Score Poorly on Back-Seat Safety: New test shows that rear seats, as in small pickups, offer less protection than front seats. fi-magazine.com/372370/big-pic…

Fleet Sales Take Hit From Strikes: Retail sales, meanwhile, were up in October, Cox says. fi-magazine.com/372372/fleet-s…

Cybersecurity Risks in Today’s High-Tech Vehicles: As risks grow, what can automakers and dealers do to safeguard vehicles from cyberattack? fi-magazine.com/372376/cyberse…

Black Book: Weekly Market Update: Higher wholesale depreciation last week than is typical for the season returned in many segments last week. fi-magazine.com/372374/black-b…

Consumers Warned to Avoid Steering Wheel Decals: A driver lost sight in one eye when one dislodged in an accident. fi-magazine.com/372352/consume…