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The automotive industry constantly evolves, introducing new technologies and regulations daily. As such, it’s essential for finance and insurance (F&I) professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest developments. Ongoing F&I training programs can help ensure that F&I professionals remain knowledgeable and compliant with the latest industry standards. What is F&I Training? F&I (Finance & Insurance) Training is a training that focuses on teaching the skills and techniques necessary to provide automotive customers with financing and insurance products. This type of training helps sales representatives understand the various products available and how to present them to customers properly. It also provides education on handling customer objections, pricing strategies, legal guidelines, and other essential topics. F&I training typically covers product knowledge, pricing, industry regulations, customer service, sales techniques, and negotiation skills. It also

American truck superstar, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Chevy offers dessert before you digest its magnificence. It’s a hybrid-powered all-wheel-drive 655-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. And, at least from the passenger seat, you can tell what it’s like to be in it. From 100 yards out, a Corvette E-Ray could easily be mistaken for a Corvette Z06. It shares the body with the circuit-oriented Z06, and has thick tires. But as E-Ray draws near, the screaming 670 horsepower is not to be confused with the Z06. Aside from the externally amplified hum of the 160-horsepower electric motor that powers the front axle, the E-Ray winds up almost silently. Chevrolet says the 1.1 kWh battery can last up to five miles (5 miles) before running out. Beyond 45 mph or a big push on the right pedal, his 495-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 engine crackles to life and blends seamlessly into the equation. Rainy and cloudy January is usually the biggest disappointment for showing off a new sports car, but for Chevrol

Stellantis is “completely reinventing and rebuilding” its software systems, focusing on the experiences customers want. Because “currently, there is too much friction between customers and automotive technology.” “Software allows us to exceed expectations and make the status quo obsolete,” Tavares said. “We need to create innovations that respond to human aspirations.” The Synthesis Cockpit embodies Stellantis’ goal of presenting useful technology. Using his three upcoming Stellantis technology platforms: STLA Smart Cockpit, STLA Brain and STLA AutoDrive. Stellantis Chief Software Officer Yves Bonne-font said the CES floor was packed with great individual ideas, but drivers could be overwhelmed with features that take time to master. I was wary that there would be Bonnefont said Stellantis’ mission to simplify is not easy, so the company is making a concerted effort to understand consumers and get their feedback early in development. https://ift.tt/xFjcPRw Chrysler introduces St

Detroit — general motors Chief economist optimistic about economic health Michigan position to win more business, including GM. This indicates that business sentiment about Michigan’s business environment is declining, despite the results of the Michigan Economic Outlook Survey released last week. “Not only are we currently not in recession… falling inflation The economy and labor market remain strong, increasing the chances of a soft landing,” Elaine Backberg said at the Detroit Economic Club event. Backberg also indicated that Michigan is a prime candidate for more battery plants as automakers are making a huge shift to electric vehicles. “We have more assembly plants here than anywhere else, so it makes sense to have more battery plants in or near Michigan,” Backberg said. Crane’s Detroit business ,affiliate car news , after the event. “Those decisions have not been made, but the proximity of the battery plant to the assembly plant is very important.” GM has announced a new b

New Delhi, January 16: The ongoing Auto Expo 2023 showcased a huge array of electric vehicle (EV) models from multiple automakers. Since EVs are the driving force of the era, automakers are also focusing on offering fully electric vehicles in the future. Having showcased countless EVs and EV concepts, many automakers are expected to launch new EVs in India in the near future. Here we take a look at some of the EV models (and concepts) that will be on display at Auto Expo 2023 and actually set to hit the Indian car market. Read on to know more. WagonR Flex Fuel version displayed by Maruti Suzuki at Auto Expo 2023. Find out more about the mechanical update and expected release date here. Electric vehicles to be launched at Auto Expo 2023 in India: Maruti Suzuki eVX Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automaker, has unveiled its first EV concept, the eVX. The Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV concept flaunts a modern minimalist design approach. The production version is equipped with a 60kW

The economic slowdown hasn’t stopped the ultra-rich from buying Rolls-Royces. “Orders here have not declined in recent months,” Rolls-Royce Motor Cars chief executive Torsten Muller-Oetves told Bloomberg Television. “I’m cautiously optimistic about this year.” Rolls-Royce isn’t recession-proof, but its global customer base has somewhat protected the luxury car maker, the CEO said. The British company is having a record year in 2022 as he delivers over 6,000 vehicles. Germany’s BMW AG-owned Rolls-Royce plans to sell only battery-powered cars by the end of the decade. specter an all-electric coupe with a 4.4-second sprint time from zero to 60 mph. Specter orders, which are expected to arrive in the fourth quarter, “exceeded our highest expectations,” said the CEO, adding that the brand is attracting new customers because it is electrified. According to Müller-Ötvös, the luxury market as a whole is likely to cool somewhat this year, and while it is encouraging to see an uptick in tr

A customer views a vehicle at a BMW dealership in Mountain View, CA on December 14, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Detroit — Wall Street and industry analysts continue to “request destruction” The scenario for the US auto industry this year as interest rates rise and consumers grapple with auto affordability issues and recession fears. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, supply chain and parts disruptions that have impacted vehicle production have forced automakers to push unprecedented prices amid resilient demand and low inventory levels. We are experiencing decisiveness and profit per unit. These factors have created supply problems for the automotive industry. demand problem — just like automakers are slowly improving their production. “We’re trading supply issues for demand issues,” Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke said Thursday. cox We have 10 predictions for the US auto industry This year shows suc