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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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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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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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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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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Call Revu

MAY 1, 2025

In this vein, data is a critical anchor in brand strategy for automotive dealerships, helping teams create action plans based on more than gut instinct. …four out of five dealers agree data can help them forecast trends, generate and capture demand, become more efficient and generate bigger profits, says a paper by Cox Automotive.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

year-over-year, according to Cox Automotive. Price Drops and Income Growth Boost Affordability According to Cox Automotive , the average price of new vehicles in the U.S. Although this is still higher than the $48,031 average transaction price (ATP) from a year ago, the trend is at least moving in a favorable direction for buyers.

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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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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 16, 2025

The automotive search engine and research website said its latest study showed the average used-vehicle listing price in March was up 1% from March 2024, the first year-over-year increase since October 2022. During the pandemic, new-car prices spiked when automotive factories closed and production fell short of demand, Brauer said.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In a world where most car buyers begin their journey with an online search, having a strong presence on search engines is essential for dealerships looking to increase sales in 2025. Think of it as tuning into a conversation; when you know what your potential buyers are saying, you can engage with them more effectively.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Read: Average New Car Cost $48k, But Buyers Only Want To Spend $35k While this figure is lower than December 2022’s record-setting $49,926, it’s still the highest recorded so far this year. compared to the same month last year, now resting at $35,872, according to a Cox Automotive report using Kelley Blue Book (KBB) data.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As reported by Automotive News Europe , Nio's product planning boss Eric Yu explained that Onvo would come to the UK first because, unlike the EU,it doesn't import tariffs on Chinese-built EVs - which will have been a crucial motivator, given Onvo's value-focused billing.

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 27, 2025

In todays competitive automotive market, utilizing Pinterest for marketing can open doors to creative strategies that engage customers visually and drive traffic to your dealership. This engagement translates into significant purchasing power, making it essential for automotive dealerships looking to connect with potential buyers.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 8, 2025

We have targets that will not be achieved, with potential fines in place for the manufacturers at a time when there is massive uncertainty globally for the automotive supply chain. This is completely not joined up and the government has not done everything to support the automotive industry.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 13, 2025

Data compiled by AutoGrab and published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) shows 181,724 used vehicles were sold in December compared to the previous month, representing an 8.1 Sales of used cars fell for yet another month in December, when resale values and supplies of second-hand vehicles also shrank. day figure.

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CarExpert

MAY 2, 2025

Specifically, we’re interested in financial incentives for buyers of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which have been offered for a while now, to encourage the adoption of more low- and zero-emissions by Australians. Marton Pettendy: No Buyers of all vehicle types should be treated equally.

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Call Revu

APRIL 17, 2025

Explains AM-online : There are teams in the automotive industry that have this detailed insight into which channels deliver the most promising leads. They know how to craft their marketing to attract buyers and crucially how to demonstrate campaign performance to their leadership. Mediahawk s Head of Marketing.

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Autocar

MARCH 7, 2025

Californian-based EV brand Fisker goes after style-savvy, range-conscious buyers with its first production model The Fisker Ocean may well be designed in California, but its built by Magna Steyr in Austria.Which is why it may look, somewhat unexpectedly, like a compact, European-flavoured SUV.In

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Carscoops

JANUARY 18, 2025

With consumer confidence seemingly buoyed by the post-election optimism, buyers flocked to dealerships, ready to spend. of monthly industry sales, according to Cox Automotive. Cox Automotive / KBB SWIPE Several other brands have experienced significant increases in prices. Cox Automotive / KBB SWIPE year-over-year.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The MG 4 has taken a unique place in Australian automotive history, becoming the first electric vehicle (EV) to outsell Tesla in a month – at least since the US brand started publishing local sales figures more than two and half years ago. per cent compared to October 2023 – suggesting buyers are now starting to move to other brands.

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Carscoops

MAY 1, 2025

Read: GM Penalizes Corvette ZR1 Flippers By Punishing Second-Hand Buyers The ZR1 unveiled for pace car duties has been equipped with the Carbon Aero package and rocks aggressive dive planes up front and a massive wing out back. If not, he may go down in automotive infamy as the second pace car driver to crash a ZR1.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Credit: Felipe Munoz/Jato Dynamics Getting back to Jato’s best-sellers list, the Honda CRV grew its sales by 11 percent to 402,791, but the fifth-placed Tesla Model Y shrank 3 percent to 372,613, perhaps in part because buyers knew the facelifted model , revealed last month, was on the horizon.

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Carscoops

APRIL 9, 2025

More: Amazon Could Have Saved Self-Driving Startup Argo AI, But It Backed Out The $25,000 EV has long been touted as the model that would finally convince buyers to go electric and ditch ICE-powered cars once and for all. Now, if the latest reports are accurate, Jeff Bezos wants to do the same with electric vehicles.

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Autocar

MARCH 29, 2025

Confident that his specialist industry is fit and ready to not only survive the new automotive era but thrive in it: The art of coachbuilding is 500 years old, while automotive is around 150. There are several converging trends in the automotive industry, and one is the growing demand for exclusivity. We survived all of this.

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Shawn Ryder

MAY 8, 2025

The landscape of automotive marketing is continually evolving, driven largely by technological advancements and shifts in consumer behavior. Understanding the Marketing Landscape In the automotive sector, marketing channels have diversified significantly.

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Drive.com

APRIL 26, 2025

According to the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA) the peak dealership industry body anecdotal reports from its members suggest that approximately 85 per cent of new cars sold in Australia are typically black, white, grey or silver. Does my car colour affect my insurance?

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 29, 2025

In this post, we will explore what probably is the most overrated trend in digital marketing right now, delving into specific criticisms, potential pitfalls, and viable alternatives to help automotive dealerships navigate this complex terrain. Heres why: Credibility Issues: Many influencers lack genuine expertise in the automotive space.

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 26, 2025

As businesses in the automotive industry seek to leverage these platforms, the demand for high-quality editing software has surged. This post explores some of the best editing software for creating stunning Reels and sponsored posts while focusing on the unique needs of automotive dealerships.

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AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Lifetime Value of a Customer One of the most important metrics to understand in the automotive industry is the lifetime value of a customer. Repeat buyers and loyal service customers cost less to retain and bring in more long-term profit than constantly trying to acquire new customers. The numbers back this up.

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Carscoops

APRIL 22, 2025

The nature of automotive advertising requires some similarity across the space. The Real Shift Ultimately, the reality is that to sell anywhere near the number of trucks that Ford does, the Cybertruck will need to appeal to traditional truck buyers. Still, the images are almost too on the nose in this case not to notice.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A follow-up survey this year, involving 830 buyers and intenders, found 15 per cent of respondents wouldn’t consider an EV, while eight per cent responded saying they’d never considered it. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. We need to start really talking about home charging.

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Carscoops

APRIL 20, 2025

After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Western sanctions devastated its automotive market as many European brands pulled out. Billion To Sell Back The rebranded Patrol will be offered by Otting, a company largely unknown outside of Russia, where it’s represented by Sinomach Automotive. liter gasoline turbo engine and a 2.3-liter,

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 24, 2025

The companys seventh annual Automotive Dealer Industry Benchmarks Report found 43.2% The report found 60% of vehicle buyers purchased within the first three days of their initial inquiry, meaning a significant 40% of sales still closed after many dealerships stopped following up with leads.

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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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Carscoops

MARCH 23, 2025

Gears shifters are constantly becoming needless complicated, as many, from automotive journalists (myself included) to car engineers and execs, point out. And then there, are of course, the buyers themselves who aren’t always happy with their shiny new car’s way of selecting gears.

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