(May 4, 2020) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — More than one-third of FCA U.S. dealers and all of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brand websites are now giving consumers the option to shop and purchase new vehicles from the comfort of their own homes through the Online Retailing Experience (ORE).

ORE — launched a month ago — has been implemented by 1,000 dealers stretching from Maine to California. Based on the quick adoption of ORE, more than 90% of the FCA U.S. dealer network now uses web-based tools to sell cars and trucks via the internet.

(May 3, 2020) Under a new concept Porsche dealerships are putting emphasis on brand experience and inspiration using digital media for individualized communication. The goal is that dealerships are  to become a central gathering place for the Porsche community, appealing to current as well as new customers. Over the next decade, the concept will be implemented on 850 existing Porsche Centers worldwide.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the re-opening of the Porsche Center in Hangzhou, China, took place as a special online event.

(May 2, 2020) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Zero percent finance deals surged to a record level in April as automakers pulled out all the stops to encourage new vehicle purchases during the coronavirus crisis. According to the car shopping experts at Edmunds, 0% finance deals accounted for 25.8% of financed purchases in April, compared to 4.7% in March and 3.6% in February. This is the highest level of 0% finance deals that Edmunds has on record dating back to 2004.

(May 1, 2020) ATLANTA — Following a range of measures initiated by Porsche to support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the German sports car manufacturer is now offering an automatic extension on new vehicle warranties in the United States and worldwide. The three-month extension will benefit owners of new vehicles with warranties set to expire between March and May 2020, thus ensuring customer mobility at a critical time.