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The BYD Seagull holds 10.9% of the Albanian market over Q1. Thanks to CE Auto , today we can share with you exclusive data for Albania. This is the first time we publish any official data for this country which will be a monthly update from now on. 421 new cars found a buyer in March and 1,301 over Q1. There are many surprises in the models ranking for the month.
The Corvette Stingray Homage concept was created by designer Maitreya Dhanak. Dhanak works as visualization designer for Mercedes-Benz in Mumbai, India. His free-time project envisions the Stingray as a V8-powered GT with retro looks. The Corvette has earned its place as one of the most iconic sports cars to ever come out of the States, inspiring countless designers worldwide.
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The First 10 Minutes: What to Say (and Not Say) When a Buyer Walks In Those first 10 minutes with a buyer are make-or-break. Why? Because customers form opinions fast. What you say (and how you say it) in those early moments can either build trust or break rapport and greatly influence whether customers want to do business with you. Top salespeople know that improving your car dealership sales process isnt about saying moreits about saying the right things at the right time.
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The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro builds on the bold redesign introduced last year, refining what was already one of the most capable and rugged midsize trucks on the market. With its aggressive styling, trail-focused upgrades, and advanced tech, the TRD Pro continues to push the envelope for off-road performance. Under the hood, the Tacoma TRD Pro is powered by a potent 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, replacing the outgoing V6 with a combination of power and efficiency thats
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General Motors is facing another major recall, this time pulling back more than 721,000 trucks and SUVs globally due to a serious engine issue that could lead to a sudden loss of power and heighten the risk of crashes. The announcement came Tuesday, putting a spotlight once again on the challenges automakers face with quality control amid growing production demands.
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In the 1990s, national champions from abroad and ex-F1 racers would compete in the BTCC New rules formulated by the BTCC for 1991 took the racing series to new heights and attracted global attention The British motorsport landscape had never seen anything likethe boom time ofthe British TouringCar Championship through the 1990s. International drivers and manufacturer-backed programmes flocked to the UK tobattle it out for what had become the most prestigious tin-top series on the planet.
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