Marketing

A deep dive into dealership marketing trends and insights into the current state of the automotive industry.
VW’s retooled Tiguan, prized by dealers, has hurdles to overcome

The redesign of VW's bestseller in the U.S. arrives amidst tariff uncertainty, executive departures and an increasingly competitive segment.

May 22, 2025 12:27 PM
Oscar Mayer to burn hot dogs and buns with Wienermobile race at Indy

One of the most iconic marketing vehicles is going racing.

May 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Daily 5 report for May 21: U.S. dealers more concerned about tariffs in Q2, Cox survey says

About 40% of franchised dealers surveyed from April 22 to May 5 said tariffs were hurting their business during the second quarter.

May 21, 2025 07:00 PM
Lego builds Formula 1 cars for Miami Grand Prix

Each Formula 1 car checked in at 3,306 pounds, with around 2,200 pounds from the Lego bricks alone.

May 07, 2025 10:00 AM
The story behind EV maker Rivian’s 1st big marketing push

Rivian is tapping into its passionate owner base as part of its 1st full-fledged marketing campaign, which turns stories from real owners into ads.

May 01, 2025 08:52 PM
Ford extends employee-pricing-for-all discounts into July

The automaker’s “From America, For America” campaign launched April 3 and was originally set to run through June 2.

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May 01, 2025 05:19 PM
VW of America’s loss is Australia’s gain: Departing Andrew Savvas reflects on life abroad

Andrew Savvas joined VW of America as head of sales and marketing in 2022 and quickly became a popular and well-regarded executive among the brand’s U.S. retailers.

April 29, 2025 03:55 PM
Inside the unorthodox marketing plans for Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed EV

Mischief and Known team up on a tease campaign unlike any other in the auto industry.

April 25, 2025 02:20 AM
Daily 5 report for April 22: Which automotive stocks have suffered the most, least in a volatile April?

We’ve been keeping up with the carnage with this real-time compilation of auto stocks each day since April 1 and we’ll keep this tool active for the foreseeable future.

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April 22, 2025 08:08 PM
AutoNation hires former Nissan executive to become next marketing chief

Jeremy Tucker previously served as CMO of Planet Fitness, a job he took in late 2019, a few months after leaving Nissan, where he had held the title of vice president for marketing communications and media in North America since late 2014.

April 21, 2025 06:53 PM
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