Friday, May 22, 2020

Letter from Europe, Masks, Kia's, Ferrari, Pacifica and Driving In The Rain To Suzie

by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I’ve been in sticky situations before but this one is unique. LIke everyone else I am at home having taken my mask off. ... Continue reading

2020 New York Auto Show | Fahgetaboutit | Thanks China! | Organizers Focused on Spring 2021 Event

As of today, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center continues to be closed for all expo business due to its role as a field hospital for COVID-19 cases. Although it currently has no patients, the facility remains set-up as an active hospital and is in standby mode for the foreseeable future. ... Continue reading

Expert Insight: Auto Dealer Ad Spending Trends Entering Memorial Day Weekend

New data from PureCars CEO, Jeremy Anspach, that shows the increase in ad spending from auto dealers in May (to date) compared with all of April spending. Background: Auto sales slowed significantly in March when the COVID-19 pandemic forced many people across the country to stay home. ... Continue reading

Geely Holding Chairman Proposes Reforms on Chinese Automotive Taxation and Motorcycle Regulations at Annual Legislative Meetings

Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Holding, submitted three proposals to the 2020 Two Sessions meeting in Beijing. First proposal calls for a redistribution of automotive taxation proceeds to be shared between central and regional governments. ... Continue reading

NACS Reports COVID-19 Sets Back Pace of Auto Industry Trends

Deloitte surveyed more than 35,000 consumers in 20 countries to explore their opinions on emerging connected, autonomous, shared and electrified automotive technologies for its 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study. As you can imagine, those insights have shifted since the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis. ... Continue reading