Genesis' first crossover, GV80, signals new design direction

The GV80 goes on sale in South Korea in January and could reach the U.S. by midyear, giving the luxury brand a much-needed foothold in the growing market for SUVs and crossovers.

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Tesla must face lawsuit claiming racism at Calif. factory, judge rules

The plaintiffs in the case said they were subjected to racial epithets, as well as racist cartoons, and that supervisors engaged in or did little to stop it.

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Ford says reservations full for high-end version of electric Mustang Mach-E

Ford did not provide details on how many reservations it took for the First Edition, which will sell for about $60,000, but has said global production in the first 12 months for all versions of the Mach-E is limited to 50,000 vehicles.

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Indicted ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn leaves Japan for Lebanon

Ghosn was awaiting trial in Japan under strict bail conditions, which included a prohibition on leaving the country. In a statement, the former chairman said he was not fleeing justice but rather escaping injustice and political persecution.

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Uber, Postmates sue to block Calif. gig worker law

The companies argue the law, set to take effect Wednesday, singles out app-based workers and violates equal protection guaranteed under the constitutions of the United States and California.

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Indicted former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn leaves Japan for Lebanon

Ghosn was awaiting trial in Japan under strict bail conditions, which included a prohibition on leaving the country. It was unclear when or how Ghosn left Japan.

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Tesla just delivered its first 15 China-built cars in Shanghai

The Chinese plant represents a cornerstone of Musk’s plans to make Tesla a truly global carmaker. The company last month announced plans to build a factory in Germany to cater to burgeoning European demand for electric vehicles.

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Lexus confronts midlife crisis with aging crossovers losing to rivals

Lexus’s 30th anniversary brake-tap is a reflection of its aging vehicle lineup, increased competition and an inability to keep pace with American buyers’ growing demand for larger crossovers and utility vehicles.

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Nio says Q3 sales improve, but it needs more cash

Nio said third-quarter deliveries improved 35 percent, but the company does not have adequate cash for "continuous operation in the next 12 months." It said it was looking to obtain external financing.

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Data, regulatory action and company shakeups defined retail tech in 2019

The fight over dealer data heated up. Regulators eyed sweeping data-protection measures that would affect dealerships. Cars.com was not sold despite a review triggered by an activist investor. CDK moved to unload its digital marketing business and lost its hold on providing websites to General Motors dealerships.

It's been quite a year.

In the spirit of year-end retrospectives, we've put the Top 10 retail technology stories of 2019 in the "In the news" section of this installment of the newsletter.

Although our Retail Technology newsletter only reaches back as far as April, Automotive News' coverage of the space existed well before Jan. 1, 2019, and, barring an apocalypse, will continue well past Jan. 1, 2020.

With the Retail Technology newsletter, we set out to create a concise place for readers to get unbiased, unvarnished information on how technology is changing the world of auto retailing. It's a niche coverage area but an important one to the thousands of car dealers out there dealing with multiple vendors on a daily basis.

Selling cars is not what it used to be. Dealership management system and customer relationship management software have been around for years, but car buyers are increasingly starting their journeys online. Dealers aim to meet those consumers wherever they want to do business, and a growing number of companies are looking to cater to all or parts of this process.

Amid the ongoing transformation in the industry, one thing is sure: We will continue to work hard toward delivering on our goal in 2020. We welcome coverage ideas and constructive criticism. Send thoughts on new technologies and trends in digital retail to lvanhulle@crain.com. Email dmuller@crain.com about all things used cars. Thank you for reading this year.

We are looking forward to the year ahead.

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Photos of the year: Dealers

NBA star Russell Westbrook becomes a dealer and other images from the world auto retailing.

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We said goodbye to ...

Among the notable deaths were some of the biggest names in the history of the industry.

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5 used-vehicle trends in 2020

With rising prices of new vehicles pushing away more consumers, the used-vehicle market is hot. What will change next year?

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Top stories of 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles finally found a partner, but not before backing out of another engagement. The merger with PSA Group was No.1 on our list of the year’s biggest stories.

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67 years of top stories

See what the staff of Automotive News has chosen as the story of the year since 1953.

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Photos of the year: Miscellany

Tornado damage in Missouri, a Tesla miscue, a suspended Corvette and production of the last Chevy Cruze.

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2019 Lists of 10: Hellos

We saw some newcomers and witnessed some comebacks.

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Mobility's ride hits potholes in 2019

Automakers retreated from future-minded mobility projects, trimming unprofitable divisions amid an uncertain global economy and the more pressing need for investments in electrification and autonomy.

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Photos of the year: People

Roger Penske had the photo op of a lifetime, while we went to the archives in remembering Lee Iacocca and Ferdinand Piech.

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Turkey presents prototypes in $3.7 billion car project

Turkey’s Automobile Joint Venture Group, which comprises five companies and a business umbrella organization, will establish a factory in the manufacturing hub of Bursa. The $3.7 billion investment will enable the production of five models and a total output of 175,000 EVs a year.

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2019's top F&I stories

Worries of an economic downturn, increasing used-vehicle sales and bad behavior in the F&I office were big news for readers this year.

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2019 Lists of 10: Departures

From top company and union leaders to discontinued brands and nameplates, the auto industry saw its fair share of high-visibility departures in 2019. 

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2019 Photos of the year: People

Roger Penske received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, and we remembered giants Lee Iacocca and Ferdinand Piech. On the other side of the coin, UAW leaders found themselves the target of federal investigations.

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Suburban Collection's David Fischer confirmed as ambassador to Morocco

David Fischer ran the Suburban Collection car dealership group for decades. He resigned in the past week from his roles as chairman and CEO of The Suburban Collection and The Suburban Collection Holdings LLC.

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Photos of the year: Mobility

Soaring skateboards and self-driving shuttles marked a movement.

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