Carscoops

OCTOBER 20, 2024

More good news for buyers came in the form of increased incentives, Cox Automotive data shows. A modest decline, sure, but given the relentless march of inflation, it’s a shift that buyers will appreciate. Perhaps September buyers missed out, but the financial offers are still hefty enough to tempt those on the edge.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Data compiled by AutoGrab and published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) shows 197,652 used vehicles were sold during November, a 2.3 per cent decrease on the month prior. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Browse now.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the automotive world many manufacturers end up habitually copying each other or daring to be extremely different both scenarios can result in annoying trends that irk consumers and journalists alike. Road safety has always been one of the most important issues facing the automotive industry. Trends come in waves, eras even.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 31, 2025

Logistical challenges and inventory movements that impacted the automotive trade over the past few years mean there are still a few vehicles that were built in 2023 or even 2022 looking for a first owner. The post ‘Up to $6000 off’ – big deals exist for savvy new car buyers, but youll need to look!

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CarExpert

APRIL 9, 2024

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA)’s 2024 Automotive Statistics publication outlines the largest hurdles which the car industry faces if it wants to increase EV adoption. According to the study, 57 per cent of prospective new car buyers in Australia believe battery-powered cars cost too much.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the automotive industry is witnessing a transformative shift that impacts how dealerships operate and engage with customers. This blog post will explore key technologies shaping the automotive landscape, providing practical insights for dealerships to leverage these advancements effectively.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Electric car sales climbed 42% year on year in January but still lagged well behind ZEV mandate targets The UK automotive industry is calling for more to be done to encourage private buyers into electric cars , as the latest sales figures reveal EV uptake is falling well short of the government's mandated targets. market share.

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Get My Auto

MAY 3, 2024

In today’s digital age, the automotive industry is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behavior. With a staggering 95% of vehicle buyers turning to digital platforms for information, it’s evident that the landscape of car shopping has transformed.

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Get My Auto

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The automotive industry is rapidly evolving, driven by digitalization and shifting consumer behaviors. For auto dealerships, the future lies in adopting omni-channel marketing and customer engagement strategies to meet the demands of today’s buyers.

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Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The automotive industry, particularly luxury brands like Cadillac, faced a near-collapse. The Automotive Industry During the Great Depression The onset of the Great Depression in 1929 created a ripple effect that decimated industries, many of which were dependent on consumer spending.

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Motor 1

OCTOBER 29, 2024

After Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund acquired the company in March, McLaren Automotive already has another buyer.

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Autocar

MARCH 6, 2024

This lack of EV incentives has been blasted by Stellantis-owned brands Fiat and Vauxhall , the latter a key player in the UK automotive manufacturing sector. Car makers argue that private buyers should get the same incentives as fleet buyers. Unfortunately, it seems the switch to electric isn’t a priority for the government.”

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Autofinity has launched ViSOURCE, a tool to aggregate wholesale vendor stock and information to provide buyers with an extensive view of the used car market. ViHUB enables automotive retailers to pool vehicle data, automatically populate online marketplaces and manage stock with up-to-date inventory details.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Meanwhile, Cox Automotive data shows that 1,417,573 used vehicles were sold in the States last month, a notable increase from the 1,259,277 units sold during the same month last year—a year-over-year rise of around 13%. MONTHLY USED VEHICLE RETAIL SALES Cox Automotive from the $26,239 recorded in November 2023.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show. Meanwhile, of the 34 million cars on the roads, 16 million – almost one in two – are more than a decade old. Among these cars, 10.5 million are aged over 12 years.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Shift in Buyer Preferences During the pandemic, many people began prioritizing reliability and comfort in their vehicles, as safety became a paramount concern. Tyrell Evans , a seasoned sales manager in the automotive industry, observed a surge in interest in used luxury cars. Despite these challenges, opportunities abound.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Ram had some of the best incentives in October “’Tis the season for automakers to make their final push for 2024 sales,” said Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Erin Keating. “While some automakers focus on managing production, many will likely maintain or even increase their seasonal incentives to attract buyers.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Speaking at the unveiling of the Fusilier 4x4 , Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder elaborated: "We were swayed by the turn of the tide and buyers voting with their feet. We recognise not all buyers want EVs; there’s a use case for them for sure, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up at 25-20% [of the market], rather than 100%.”

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Launched last month with its first model the SU7 in what is without a doubt the most anticipated arrival in the Chinese market this year, phone maker Xiaomi’s first inroads in the automotive world sparked worldwide attention. Xiaomi exhibited no less than 9 SU7 in its showroom. Xiaomi aims to exceed 10,000 monthly deliveries by June.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Adding to this positive trend is an increase in incentives, creating a more favorable environment for potential buyers. Read: US EV Sales Soar, Thanks To Generous Incentives The inventory uptick is partly due to the arrival of 2025 model-year vehicles, which now make up around 25% of showroom stock, as reported by Cox Automotive.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lightning sales are up 86 percent this year, but Tesla’s Cybertruck has proved more popular with buyers. Fortunately for Ford, it hasn’t thrown all its eggs in the electric basket and can still offer buyers combustion-engined trucks. Tesla sold 16,692 Cybertrucks in Q3 to Ford’s 7,162 Lightnings.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In the second annual Year That Was Automotive Insights Report (AIR) report, data compiled by AutoGrab and published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) shows 2,324,805 used vehicles were sold locally in 2024, marking a huge 12.1 per cent increase on 2023. per cent) and the Toyota RAV4 (up 26.1 Mazda 194,069 +14.0%

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Autocar

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Monthly sales of EVs broke past 50,000 in September for only the second time, led by the Tesla Model Y , to account for a fifth of the market, according to figures published by automotive body the SMMT. The rise in electric sales have largely been driven by fleet buyers thanks to government incentives for company car drivers.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This will lower the cost of borrowing, which will save car buyers money. Car buyers are about to get some much-needed relief as the Federal Reserve has announced plans to cut rates by 50 basis points. The Federal Reserve has cut the federal funds rate for the first time in more than four years. Federal Reserve Bank of St.

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Autocar

MAY 23, 2024

Jake Pietzrak, founder of La Squadra, said: “The automotive industry is changing faster than ever before. Twin Tail buyers will be able to configure their cars with a "vast array" of options, including 19 shades of paint, nine liveries, an uprated exhaust and carbon wheels.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The automotive industry has always thrived on innovation, from the assembly line to electric vehicles. This article dives into the numerous applications of ChatGPT in car dealerships, providing practical examples and insights into how AI can revolutionize automotive sales, service, and marketing.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 14, 2025

Australias new vehicle market may have reached a record high in 2024, but increasing cost of living pressures saw a downturn in sales to private buyers. A total of 624,626 new vehicles were delivered to private buyers last year, representing 50.5 Throughout 2024, Tesla delivered 16,705 Model Ys to private buyers, a decline of 18.8

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The question is how many important brands are going to leave,” said James Voortman, CEO of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) at CarExpert’s Road to Purchase in 2025 live event yesterday. “I Many of those Holden buyers will be looking to trade in their vehicles, and they will now be forced to look at different brands.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To attract buyers, Jeep now offers price cuts, incentives, and 0% financing options. Jeep stands as one of America’s most iconic automotive brands, yet its recent performance hasn’t lived up to that legacy. Skyrocketing prices driving buyers away. One major roadblock?

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Carscoops

AUGUST 15, 2024

Citroen confirmed it will cease orders of all new models in Australia by November 1, 2024, marking an end to the country’s longest continuously-running automotive brand. Citroen was the country’s longest continuously-running automaker since 1923.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 18, 2024

During July, buyers spent an average of $111,018 on it, but it still managed to outsell every other six-figure vehicle. auto market as well,” said Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive. No matter how classy and capable they are though, it would seem as though buyers with the cash to splash prefer the Cybertruck.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

Polestar joins a number of other brands distributed by the Solitaire Automotive Group, including Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Cupra, Jaguar Land Rover, Maserati, Volkswagen and Volvo. Polestar has arrived in Adelaide, opening the doors to its first South Australian dealership as part of a wider retail expansion.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australias automotive landscape has undergone big changes in the past decade, with the demise of local manufacturing bringing a downturn for some popular brands. The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) this week released its annual Dealernomics report, detailing key car industry statistics as 2025 begins.

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2024

The automotive [manufacturer] gets to see everything. The [car buyer] gets to see the general information, maybe some of the supply chain information and certainly the state of capacity and state of health. The information about the batteries needs to be made available to regulators and the general public, including the buyer.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 23, 2024

Xiaomi’s automotive arm posted an adjusted loss of $252 million for the second quarter ending June 30. During April, May, and June, Xiaomi delivered 27,307 EVs to buyers in China and believes it can top 100,000 deliveries by November. This represented its first-ever full delivery quarter.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Automakers and analysts insist that electric vehicles will eventually dominate the market, even if the timeline shifts, but for most buyers, affordability is still a major hurdle. Cox Automotive As the auto industry moves toward an electric future, one major obstacle remains: cost. That’s a 1.1% from the year before.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Citroen's leftfield take on the family estate car mixes classic comfort vibes with crossover modernity The big, family-friendly Citroen saloon-cum-estate seems to be an automotive institution that market forces simply can't kill. There is more to it than the extra letter in the model name.

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