OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and their dealerships have a longstanding partnership that has built a robust automotive industry in the United States. The ideal state is to have OEMs work with their dealerships to sell genuine OEM parts, which would benefit not only the OEMs and dealerships but also the customer’s automotive experience. However, full […]
Posts Tagged ‘Heritage OEMs’
Solutions to the Biggest Issues with EV Batteries: Manufacturing, Misconceptions, and Compliance
If you’ve been paying close attention to the automotive market lately, specifically the electric vehicle market, you will have noticed that OEMs are beginning to invest in battery production as a critical component of their overall electric vehicle transition. Most notably, they are doing so within their own borders. This begs the question: Why would […]
OEM Mobile Apps Are Here, But Dealerships Hold the Key
One great consumer convenience is the OEM mobile application that allows consumers to manage their vehicles and accounts right from their smartphones. These apps are becoming standard operating procedure for most OEMs. On my Ford app, I can access important functions like locking and unlocking, locating my vehicle, remote starting, and real-time diagnostics. We’ve come […]
Where Do Dealerships Fit Into a Landscape of Automotive Loyalty, Data, and Mobility Transformation?
The automotive industry has 3 overarching priorities that every OEM is wrestling with and thinking about: Gaining a close relationship with their consumer Discerning who controls the data and how they leverage it to create a better consistent omnichannel experience for the consumer Successful dealer transformation to address changing consumer preferences and the evolving automotive […]
It’s Time For a Reality Check On Electric Vehicles
As someone who is passionate about reducing our carbon footprint, I have been eagerly following the development of EVs (electric vehicles). However, as I consider the magnitude of the changes required to transition from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles to EVs, I believe that this transformation should happen gradually over time. The impact of this […]
Understanding the Importance Of Heritage OEMs and Their Dealer Networks
Sitting here on a Saturday afternoon with my father-in-law, who is visiting Michigan for the weekend. My father-in-law, Jim O’Connor, is retired today. He was an executive at Ford Motor Company for a great many years who oversaw sales and marketing operations and was specifically influential in the dealer network. I love our time together […]
For Heritage OEMs and EV-Only, Challenges and Opportunities Abound
The automotive industry is acutely focused on electrification and defining new standards for emissions. Until recently, electric vehicles were costly to develop and buy, leaving OEMs and customers uncertain of their future potential. Many new technology startups have disrupted the automotive industry by innovating new technologies, reducing battery prices, and creating the potential of commercializing […]