Alysha Webb

Los Angeles

Freelance Journalist and Content Creator at Freelance

Freelance journalist and content creator. Automotive industry insider. Old China hand.

Articles

Selling Used EVs Not a Lost Cause

2 weeks ago | wardsauto.com | Alysha Webb

Dealers worrying about plunging prices for used electricified vehicles can take some solace from recent Carfax data suggesting there is consumer interest if the price is right. In May, Carfax found that the listed prices for used battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid-electric (PHEV), and hybrid-electric vehicles (HEV) at dealerships increased to an average of $30,639, up 2.6% from April and 2.7% from May 2024.
Supply of used Rivian EVs set to grow and potentially lose pricing power

2 weeks ago | autoremarketing.com | Alysha Webb

Rivian has created a fertile environment for robust demand for the two new models it will launch in the next few years, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said at recent investment bank conferences. That means consumers looking to buy a used Rivian EV at a lower price than the current market offers will have more selection to choose from, but that used supply isn’t likely to appear until 2028 and beyond. Meanwhile, pre-owned Rivians already out there are ...
What Smart Dealers Do Differently

3 weeks ago | wardsauto.com | Alysha Webb

Don’t let sloppy accounting or stale inventory sink your floorplan leverage. Not happy with your floorplan arrangement? Then you can look for another floorplan provider. But be sure your dealership’s financials are in order, or you won’t have a lot of bargaining power.
Integrated Tech Solutions Driving Dealership Efficiency

1 month ago | wardsauto.com | Alysha Webb

Leading platforms like Cars Commerce, Vincue’s Catalyst and CarNow are revolutionizing dealership operations. At the recent J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference, Cars Commerce CEO Alex Vetter emphasizes the company’s strength in developing integrated technologies that streamline dealership operations.
Cash-strapped Nissan mulls selling global headquarters to fund revival, report says

1 month ago | autonews.com | Hans Greimel |Richard Truett |John Huetter |Alysha Webb

Nissan's high-rise global headquarters in downtown Yokohama, built by former CEO Carlos Ghosn and opened in 2009, is among the real estate assets the cash-strapped carmaker is now reportedly looking to sell.
Weekend Drive: Retail experts talk tariff impacts on dealers

1 month ago | autonews.com | Richard Truett |John Huetter |Alysha Webb |Molly Boigon

Dealer panel: Tariffs will bump up already high monthly paymentsThe Trump administration’s tariffs have the potential to turn up the heat on a long-simmering auto industry problem: affordability.
Used-car players stress value-added services as growth engines

1 month ago | autoremarketing.com | Alysha Webb

Companies that are key players in the used-car world recently presented at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications conference. While their presentations touched on a wide range of topics, a common thread ran through them. Each highlighted value-added services that will help them thrive in a time of great uncertainty. The companies are Cars Commerce, CarGurus, ACV Auctions and Carvana ...
Automakers investing in IONNA committed to continuing buildout

1 month ago | autoremarketing.com | Alysha Webb

Despite changing political winds related to electric vehicles, a consortium of automakers is still committed to its ambitious plan to build a nationwide electric vehicle charging network, a member of the consortium told Auto Remarketing. “At the beginning of the year we had a heart-to-heart discussion with IONNA, and we assured them that we are committed to expansion,” Orth Hedrick, specification analyst at Kia America, told Auto Remarketing. Kia is one of eight automakers that have ...
Carvana roars out of Q1, expects momentum to continue - with caveat

1 month ago | autoremarketing.com | Alysha Webb

After reporting strong first quarter results, used-car retailer Carvana set a goal of selling 3 million units with significant profit within five to 10 years. It is well on its way to achieving its “mission” of changing the way people buy cars, Carvana chairman, president and CEO Ernie Garcia said during the earnings call.
Stay Ahead of the Tariff Curve With Smart Messaging and AI Tools

1 month ago | wardsauto.com | Alysha Webb

Dealers are facing unprecedented uncertainty regarding tariffs and their impact on the retail auto sector. Rather than waiting for the ax to fall before reacting to the next development, dealers should have a plan in place to clearly communicate with consumers about the rapidly changing retail auto environment. A plan can allow them to turn the chaos to their advantage, says Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of DAS Technology, a software-as-a-service consumer engagement company.