LotLinx Weekly News Vol. 134: We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you AI…

 

FROM BLOOMBERG: Ford’s October Sales Fall as F-150 Factory Retooling Takes Toll

Ford has made a return to monthly sales reporting, posting a 6.1% decline in October. Although the automaker fell victim to underwhelming truck sales, the industry as a whole saw a 1% total sales gain. 

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FROM CNBC: What a Trump or Biden Win for President Means for U.S. Automakers

The election outcome is sure to impact the future of automotive. Industry analysts outline predictions for the next four years based on each candidate’s platform and track record.

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FROM AUTO REMARKETING: Younger Buyers a Main Factor in 2020 Pandemic Pickup Truck Demand

A recent study examines the impact young buyers have had on pandemic truck sales. The survey also unpacks consumer sentiments on affordability, brand loyalty, and electric alternatives.

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FROM TECHCRUNCH: Massachusetts Voters Pass a Right-to-repair Measure, Giving Them Unprecedented Access to Their Car Data 

The decision is the latest in a push toward consumer data ownership but poses many significant questions for automakers regarding product functionality and vehicle connectivity.

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