Events

MG enchaîne les records de ventes et séduit les concessionnaires

Portée par des ventes record, la marque MG voit des concessionnaires changer d'enseigne pour la distribuer, signe de son attractivité commerciale en Chine.

Automotive employment in Ukraine: salaries and recruitment at dealerships

A study by the Ukrainian Automotive Market Research Institute describes 2026 employment trends in automotive distribution, including salaries paid by dealerships.

The first Ford Super Duty produced at Oakville arrive at dealerships

Ford's plant in Oakville, Ontario, has started production of the Super Duty pickup trucks, with the first units heading to dealerships.

US dealers multiply incentives to retain staff

Facing recruitment difficulties, US dealers are offering a four-day work week and health coverage to retain their employees.

Japan releases new car registrations for October

The Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) reveals new vehicle sales figures for the month of October.

A California Toyota dealer describes the impact of the CARS Act on its operations

One month after the CARS Act came into force in California, the head of Toyota of Riverside explains how the new requirements are changing the daily life of dealerships.

Brazil: contaminated fuel exempts dealer and manufacturer from liability

The Brazilian courts ruled that a dealer and a manufacturer were not responsible for an engine failure caused by contaminated fuel.

Asbury benefits from its new dealership management platform

US distributor Asbury reports efficiency gains following its migration to the Tekion platform, easing pressure on margins despite rising lease vehicle inventory.

ZDK and Carvinci partner for AI in automotive retail

The German dealers association ZDK and provider Carvinci are cooperating to help garages use the more than 300 AI applications on the platform.

Dealers encouraged to offer longer electric vehicle test drives

Distributors are encouraged to extend the duration of electric car test drives and revise their sales approach to convince hesitant buyers.

Acura launches US sales of reproduction parts for the first-generation NSX

Acura has started its Honda Heritage Parts program in the United States, offering more than 3,000 reproduction parts for the first-generation NSX, sold exclusively through Acura dealerships and the Honda DreamShop platform.

German dealers strengthen identity checks to combat test drive fraud

In response to vehicle thefts during test drives, German distributors are deploying customer identity verification solutions before road tests.

Zeekr 9X tops resale value report in China

The Chinese Association of Automobile Dealers publishes its report on residual value rates, dominated by the Zeekr 9X in two rankings.

JLR judges its distribution network as cleaned up after rationalization

Martin Limpert, head of Range Rover, believes that JLR's dealership network is now in good shape following several years of rationalization.

The five-door Changan Lumin Plus arrives at Chinese dealerships

The Changan Lumin Plus electric city car, extended by 245 mm and featuring five doors, has arrived at Chinese dealerships ahead of its launch.

China: auto consumption index at 83.6 in October, rise expected in November

The China Automobile Dealers Association announced an auto consumption index of 83.6 in October 2026 and anticipates a slight increase in sales in November.

China: used car manager index at 45.7% in October

The China Automobile Dealers Association reported a used car market manager index of 45.7% in October 2026, down 2.1 points year-on-year but up 1.8 point month-on-month.

Mazda lease return in poor condition baffles US dealer

In the United States, a Mazda vehicle returned at the end of a lease in surprising condition has puzzled a dealer, who was filmed in a viral video.

New 400-hp BYD Seal 07 arrives at dealerships ahead of November launch

The 400-hp BYD Seal 07 sedan is beginning deliveries to Chinese dealerships ahead of its commercial launch scheduled for November.

Daihatsu launches improved version of Mira e:S at 1.09 million yen

The revamped Mira e:S is offered starting at 1.09 million yen in Japan. The removal of the cheapest trim level has raised questions among dealers, who still praise its price-to-consumption ratio.

In Norway, a Jeep Avenger experiences repeated brake failures and the dispute stalls

A Norwegian owner of a new Jeep Avenger reports repeated brake failures since January 2025; his dealer disputes the complaint drafted with the help of AI.

Regional dealers drive BYD's next phase of growth

BYD relies on a network of regional distributors to support its next phase of commercial growth.

German dealer Autohaus König insolvent

Bavarian auto distributor Autohaus König is insolvent; the future of its sites in Bavaria remains uncertain.

In Brazil, stocks of the Hyundai HB20S are depleted at many dealerships

Hyundai dealerships in Brazil report depleted stocks for the HB20S and no longer accept orders for certain configurations, even though the model remains in the 2027 catalog.

Italy: car sales hold up but distributor margins deteriorate

The Italian car market continues to post decent volumes, but dealer profitability is deteriorating. The sector's real problem now lies in margins rather than registrations.

Audi Q5L Sportback: discount of 146,000 yuan in Changsha

A dealership in Changsha is offering a discount of up to 146,000 yuan on the Audi Q5L Sportback.

Audi S4: discount of 124,700 yuan in Beijing

In the Beijing region, the Audi S4 benefits from a maximum discount of 124,700 yuan at dealerships.

US dealerships worry about the rise of direct sales

In the United States, direct-to-consumer sales are gaining ground in several states, worrying dealership networks, which resist this change in distribution model.

In Brazil, Hyundai HB20S sales collapse and sedan would be discontinued

Hyundai HB20S sales are falling sharply in Brazil and dealers claim the sedan has been removed from the lineup.

In Brazil, new Toyota Yaris Sedans still sold under 100,000 reais despite production halt

Although the Toyota Yaris left the lineup in 2025, new units remain in stock at Brazilian dealers for less than 100,000 reais.

Kawasaki launches Versys 1100 SE 2027 in Japan

Kawasaki put the 2027 model-year Versys 1100 SE on sale on October 17, 2026, priced at over 2.12 million yen, with a new lime green color that has drawn mixed reactions from dealers.

Honda begins Rebel 300 deliveries in India

BigWing dealers announce the start of deliveries of the Honda Rebel 300, including the electronic clutch version.

Ford Pro tops truck dealer satisfaction survey

Ford Pro received the best scores in a survey conducted among commercial vehicle dealers, covering support, parts, and service.