Automotive News Special Reports

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100 Leading Women | Women persevering: ‘Success is in the Struggle’ Nov 09, 2020

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On August 13, nine leaders from the 2020 list of 100 Leading Women joined Automotive News editors via Zoom to discuss the most pressing industry issues facing females today and beyond. We’ll explore key themes from those conversations in this podcast series. In this episode, the executives discuss some of the major changes in the industry during their careers, whether they’ve been given the same opportunities as their male counterparts and if they think unconscious biases exist in automotive.

100 Leading Women | Career in automotive: ‘You won't be able to wrench me out of this industry’ Nov 09, 2020

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On August 13, nine leaders from the 2020 list of 100 Leading Women joined Automotive News editors via Zoom to discuss the most pressing industry issues facing females today and beyond. We’ll explore key themes from those conversations in this podcast series. In this episode, we learn how the executives got their start in an industry traditionally dominated by men. As you’ll hear, the women’s careers were spurred by a variety of factors, ranging from curiosity to coincidence.

All Ears on F&I | Reshaping the future of F&I Oct 12, 2020

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Sponsored by Ally. Ally's Vice President of Sales Gabe Garroni discusses how the pandemic has accelerated digital retailing and how remote F&I allows dealers to engage consumers in ways that continue to contribute to profitability, while also delivering the convenience and efficiency that only digital can. This podcast was paid for by Ally and produced by the Automotive News Solutions Content Studio.

A Call to Action Ep. 4 | The Power of One Aug 09, 2020

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Kristina Karschnia, a 25-year Ford veteran, led a team of workers that hand-made 19 million face shields for first responders. This is the final episode in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

A Call to Action Ep. 3 | Giving Back, Paying Forward Aug 02, 2020

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Learn how the Do Good Auto Coalition is using data science to be sure donations are reaching the people who need them most. This is the third in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

A Call to Action Ep. 2 | Help on Wheels Jul 27, 2020

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Learn how the city of Detroit helps get essential workers to the job when cars aren’t an option. This is the second in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

A Call to Action Ep. 1 | The Mobilizers Jul 20, 2020

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Go behind the scenes as General Motors transforms itself into a producer of critically needed ventilators. This is the first in a four-part Automotive News podcast series on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

Retail Realities Ep. 4 | How dealers are winning the war for talent Oct 13, 2019

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As many auto retailers continue to wrestle with sky-high employee turnover rates, some dealers are holding onto staffers longer by customizing pay plans, ditching bell-to-bell schedules and looking at the business through the eyes of women.

Retail Realities Ep. 3 | Mich. dealership group capitalizes on home delivery craze Oct 13, 2019

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LaFontaine Automotive Group’s growing off-site vehicle delivery service is attracting and wowing customers from the Great Lakes State to the Sunshine State through timely drop-offs, at-home safety demonstrations and a “no B.S.” experience.

Retail Realities Ep. 2 | A ‘recovering’ dealer’s path to customer advocacy Oct 13, 2019

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Longtime Florida dealer Earl Stewart has replaced sketchy sales tactics with an unconditional return policy, financial aid in fixed operations and honest advice to better serve and protect his customers and radio audience.