Consumers Are Using AI Search More. They're Trusting It Less.
AI is becoming a major part of how shoppers discover dealerships, but consumers are increasingly rewarding brands that pair technology with authentic human connection.
AI's Chip Boom Is Becoming the Auto Industry's Problem
As AI companies consume more of the world's memory chips, vehicle technology costs are rising and dealers should expect the effects to show up in pricing, inventory, and customer buying decisions.
🚙 Today, we’re starting with a first look at new EV battery data that dealers can use right now. The study raises a practical question for every store handling used EVs: can your team clearly explain battery health at appraisal, pricing, and the point of sale?
What Lyteflo's EV Battery Study Could Mean for Appraisals, Pricing, and Customer Trust
Understanding EV battery health is no longer a “we’ll figure it out later” problem for dealers. It shows up when you appraise the vehicle, when you decide how to price it, and when a customer asks why they should trust what you’re telling them about range, degradation, and long-term ownership.
A 27-Year-Old Founder Just Did Something the U.S. Nuclear Industry Hasn't Done in Decades
Instead of spending years refining presentations, models, and theoretical designs, Valar focused on building. Earlier this year, the company airlifted reactor components from California to Utah aboard military cargo aircraft, assembled the reactor onsite, and is now targeting power generation before July 4.
Shawn Fain's Next Challenge Isn't the Strike. It's the Future of Work.
At the UAW's constitutional convention in Detroit, Fain pointed to major wins from the 2023 labor negotiations, including gains against the Detroit Three and expanded organizing efforts at companies like Volkswagen. He also laid out an ambitious vision for the union's future, including restoring pensions and expanding the UAW's reach beyond automotive.
