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 2023 Syracuse Auto Expo returns to the Oncenter February 16th-19th 2023.
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- Bill with revamped EV tax credit passes Senate, heads to Houseon August 7, 2022 at 8:39 pm
The Inflation Reduction Act ends per-manufacturer limits for the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, a boost for electric vehicle […]
- The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: North America hit hardby John Irwin on August 7, 2022 at 11:00 am
The chip shortage just reared its head again in North America, knocking more than 100,000 more vehicles out of production.
- Toyota upbeat on U.S. despite slideby Hans Greimel on August 7, 2022 at 11:00 am
Toyota's positive assessment comes after the U.S. economy shrank for a second-straight quarter and as U.S. companies initiate such belt-tightening […]
- Jump in while you charge up, Tesla sayson August 7, 2022 at 4:00 am
Tesla has opened a makeshift swimming pool at one of its largest Supercharger stations in Germany.
- ‘Piglets' comment puts case in the mudon August 7, 2022 at 4:00 am
Officials from the automaker referred to dealers as "little piglets" in internal communication, according to evidence presented at the start of a […]
- Auto industry forecasting is suddenly really toughby Lindsay Chappell, John Irwin on August 6, 2022 at 4:00 am
The industry's challenges, from chip shortages to rising inflation, are taking a toll on the dark science of forecasting.
- Cooper-Standard sees uptick in Q2 revenue, narrows net loss amid improving market conditionsby George Weykamp on August 5, 2022 at 7:55 pm
Cooper-Standard, an automotive sealing and fluid delivery parts supplier, said the rise in sales reflected favorable volumes and recoveries in […]
- Can EV tax credit survive Senate, industry objections?by Audrey LaForest on August 5, 2022 at 4:28 pm
What appeared to be a path forward on EV tax credits at first glance evolved into a last-minute scramble, as automakers and some Senate Democrats […]
- American Axle profit slips, sales increase in second quarterby Kurt Nagl on August 5, 2022 at 4:11 pm
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. took another supply chain-related hit to its bottom line in the second quarter but offered a […]
- Tesla aims for 2 million-unit EV run rate by end of 2022by Peter Sigal on August 5, 2022 at 10:01 am
As factories in Berlin and Texas ramp up, Tesla forecasts annual production of 2 million cars next year ahead of its long-term goal of building 20 […]
Breaking News
- House lawmakers trying to jump-start self-driving legislative pushby David Shepardson, Reuters on August 8, 2022 at 2:56 pm
Representatives Robert Latta, Republican, and Debbie Dingell, Democrat, want to revive legislative efforts to boost self-driving vehicles.
- Brand and dealership loyalty decreasing as consumers pay more, GfK research saysby Irving Mejia-Hilario on August 8, 2022 at 1:05 pm
New research from Growth from Knowledge AutoMobility shows loyalty toward brands and dealerships continues to decline as sticker prices go up.
- Bill with revamped EV tax credit passes Senate, heads to Houseon August 7, 2022 at 8:39 pm
The Inflation Reduction Act ends per-manufacturer limits for the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, a boost for electric vehicle makers. But the vehicles will have to be built in North America and carmakers will have to quickly end a reliance on China for the battery supply chain.
- BMW i4 EV to get entry-level version priced at $52,395on August 7, 2022 at 4:00 am
The single-motor 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35, debuting in U.S. stores early next year, will start at $52,395.
- Stellantis program helps grow Black involvement in auto supply industryby Vince Bond Jr. on August 7, 2022 at 4:00 am
The initiative's goal is to provide businesses with virtual training and give them access to an online marketplace that builds "a bridge between the public and private sectors to create substantive business opportunities for Black suppliers" around the U.S. and internationally within the auto industry and beyond.
- VW dealers worry about ‘revolving door’ ahead of Scott Keogh’s exitby Larry P. Vellequette on August 7, 2022 at 4:00 am
Volkswagen dealers who were excited about the stability that Scott Keogh would bring to the job of CEO of VW of America now find themselves back on the executive merry-go-round, and they're concerned that the German brand will continue to cycle executives in and out of North America.
- Ex-Reynolds and Reynolds CEO Bob Brockman dies at 81by Bloomberg on August 6, 2022 at 9:05 pm
Brockman was a software entrepreneur and built Reynolds and Reynolds into a dealership management system giant before he was indicted in a landmark tax-evasion case.
- Carvana shifts to cost-cutting mode after lossesby C.J. Moore on August 6, 2022 at 4:00 am
Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia says the retailer has shifted priorities to favor cost efficiency and cash flow for the first time in company history.
- Auto industry forecasting is suddenly really toughby Lindsay Chappell, John Irwin on August 6, 2022 at 4:00 am
The industry's challenges, from chip shortages to rising inflation, are taking a toll on the dark science of forecasting.
- Buick-GMC dealership finds recruiting female workers pays offby Hannah Lutz on August 6, 2022 at 4:00 am
Second-generation owner Whitney Yates-Woods wanted to make sure her customers — many of whom are women — feel comfortable and represented.