The Syracuse Auto Dealers have been proud to represent dealers across the Central New York area. Our organization has been producing the annual Syracuse Auto Expo since 1912. Our yearly Charity Preview raises millions of dollars for charities here in Syracuse and Central New York. Our employees also organize company benefits for the thousands of employees working for auto dealers in our area. We’re excited to announce the 2024 Syracuse Auto Expo returns to the Oncenter February 15th-18th 2024.
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Dealer News
- Automakers, Tier 1 companies ask suppliers for parts payment delays as investment costs mountby John Irwin on March 26, 2024 at 2:53 pm
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply […]
- Column: Large losses on EV sales remain obstacle in zero-emission transitionby Jerry Hirsch on March 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Frustrated with slower than expected EV sales, automakers helped convince the EPA to tap the brakes on the zero-emission vehicle transition.
- Editorial: Automakers must be flexible, work together to survive EV transitionon March 24, 2024 at 4:00 am
EV alliances, such as the one announced by Honda and Nissan, will be crucial for automakers' balance sheets and longevity.
- Column: Will UAW vote at VW Chattanooga start another long campaign?by Larry P. Vellequette on March 22, 2024 at 1:05 pm
The UAW's $40 million drive to organize nonunion assembly plants will kick off with a vote at VW's assembly complex in Chattanooga, the site of […]
- Aiways, other struggling EV makers get new lease of lifeon March 20, 2024 at 1:01 pm
Aiways, Zhidou and Haima are a trio of 'zombie' EV makers aiming to rebound in China's crowded, hyper-competitive auto market.
- Small town, big lithium mine: One American community undergoes its own EV transitionby Molly Boigon on March 17, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Rural locations like Humboldt County, Nev., are undergoing rapid changes crucial for the EV transition. But those changes are testing local […]
- VW ID Buzz output to remain in Germanyby Jack Walsworth on March 15, 2024 at 3:38 pm
U.S. pricing on the ID Buzz has not been finalized but will be key for dealer and VW profitability.
- GM puts 2 newcomers in pivotal rolesby Lindsay VanHulle on March 15, 2024 at 3:21 pm
General Motors hired Jens Peter Clausen, formerly of Tesla, to lead global manufacturing, while Baris Cetinok, who has worked at Apple and Microsoft, […]
- Tesla blacklists Cybertruck owner trying to resell pickup, owner alleges on forumby Laurence Iliff on March 11, 2024 at 8:47 pm
Tesla has allegedly canceled future Cybertruck orders for a current owner of the pickup who was trying to resell it in the used-car market, according […]
- Chevy Blazer EV sales resume with price cut after software issueby Lindsay VanHulle on March 8, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Chevy said the Blazer EV will have a lower starting price and again qualify for the full $7,500 federal purchase tax credit on new EVs.
Breaking News
- EV, hybrid owners are increasingly pleased with home chargers, J.D. Power saysby Hannah Lutz on March 26, 2024 at 7:04 pm
Equipment has improved and, compared with public charging, charging at home is convenient and cost-effective.
- Lawsuit: Toyota misled about savings from maintenance planby John Huetter on March 26, 2024 at 6:59 pm
A California woman has sued Toyota Motor Credit Corp. and Toyota, alleging one of the manufacturer's car dealers sold her a ToyotaCare Plus maintenance plan for 10 service visits — only to have another Toyota auto dealership service department ignore four of them and charge her for filters whose costs were supposed to be covered.
- U.S. growth, hybrids are centerpieces of Nissan's new midterm planby Hans Greimel on March 26, 2024 at 6:09 pm
Nissan Motor Co.'s new midterm business plan, The Arc, touches all corners of the Japanese carmaker's global business, from regional sales and new technologies to financial targets and corporate partnerships.
- Genesis debuts EV concepts: performance GV60 Magma, full-size Neolun crossoverby Carly Schaffner on March 26, 2024 at 5:27 pm
The Genesis performance GV60 Magma concept is headed to production soon, and the full-size Neolun electric crossover concept is likely the predecessor of the GV90.
- J.D. Power: EV owners surprised, unhappy with faster tire wearby Kaitlyn Luckoff on March 26, 2024 at 3:18 pm
Findings from the study highlight EV owners having less satisfaction with the durability of their tires, expecting them to wear similar to gasoline-powered vehicle tires.
- 2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated techby George Weykamp on March 26, 2024 at 3:06 pm
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph.
- Automakers, Tier 1 companies ask suppliers for parts payment delays as investment costs mountby John Irwin on March 26, 2024 at 2:53 pm
Some automakers and Tier 1 parts companies, on the hook for billions of dollars in EV and software-related investments, are asking their supply chains for longer payment terms or to defer payments entirely.
- Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision; auto shipping hub operations face disruptionon March 26, 2024 at 2:23 pm
The port handles imports and exports for major automakers including Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, Mazda, Subaru, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and the Volkswagen group — including luxury models for Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley.
- New EPA rule provides clarity, flexibility for the EV transition, suppliers sayby John Irwin on March 26, 2024 at 12:16 pm
Suppliers praised revisions the EPA made to its vehicle emission standards, saying the new rule provides clarity on where the EV market is headed while giving the industry enough leeway to make the targets feasible.
- Mercedes-Benz electrifies the G-Wagenby Urvaksh Karkaria on March 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and Mercedes-AMG G 63 arrive at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2024.