Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Despite the criticism, Cetinok insists that GM’s strategy of prioritizing its custom-built software platform, Ultifi , will enable the company to deliver a more cohesive, innovative in-car experience tailored specifically for GM drivers. Why Ditch CarPlay?

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3 Brothers Autosale

APRIL 18, 2024

Also, it is worth mentioning that Honda’s dedication to technological innovation ensures that each new iteration of the Accord incorporates the latest advancements in infotainment, connectivity, and driver-assist systems, keeping the model line at the forefront of automotive technology.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 22, 2025

We’ve secured a long-term loan of a Mazda CX-60 PHEV to find out. 2024 Mazda CX-60 P50e GT PHEV Its becoming clear now that electric cars are not the be-all and end-all for the automotive industry, so maybe Mazda Australia was ahead of the curve. Can a plug-in hybrid really be the best blend of an electric car and a petrol car?

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CarExpert

JANUARY 28, 2025

In some cases, some of our customers have made their opinion vocal regarding the exclusions that sit below the 6 or 8-year mark, the company said in an email to customers in 2022. MORE: Which brands offer the best new car warranties in Australia?

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Chery duo Jaecoo and Omoda will work with UK industry body to improve security, ease of repair Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo have teamed up with a leading insurer-backed organisation in a bid to avoid the aftersales issues that have plagued insurers and customers since their compatriots started entering the UK market.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There is a new and surprising number one in the Australian auto industry – the Walkinshaw Automotive Group (WAG), which is claiming an unlikely triple crown. I’d say we’re one of the best – if not the best – design, engineering and manufacturing businesses for niche automotive programs in the world,” said Mr Walkinshaw.

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CarExpert

JUNE 9, 2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Bloomberg now reports German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has hit out at the proposed tariffs, which pose a threat to the country’s automotive industry that’s bolstered by partnerships with Chinese manufacturers. litres, so as to reduce imports and guide consumption expectations.”

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Autocar

MARCH 1, 2024

And ultimately, we learned through customer research that this is something that our customers are not really happy with." With an all-encompassing Apple CarPlay experience, the aim is to deliver the customer a smoother experience when interacting with the car, without that app switching.

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

Filed under: Design/Style , Humor , Chevrolet , Automotive History , Coupe Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlos SS, Disney Gucci Edition Junkyard Gem: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlos SS, Disney Gucci Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autocar

MAY 23, 2024

Jake Pietzrak, founder of La Squadra, said: “The automotive industry is changing faster than ever before. Electrification increases competition and it’s harder to differentiate products in terms of performance and driving stimuli. Customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in October.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 29, 2024

Our leadership team is already making great progress on our strategy for the short- and long-term future of FixMyCar.” He has over 25 years of experience working in sales roles within the automotive industry, and a track record of working with dealer networks and the parts aftermarket.

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Motor Trader

JULY 3, 2024

The gap between older and younger cars in terms of average aftersales invoice value is continuing to widen, according to new analysis from automotive marketing agency Marketing Delivery. This story continues at Workshop costs on older cars surge 45% since 2021 Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Autocar

JUNE 16, 2024

McLaren's plug-in hybrid supercar gets a host of powertrain and chassis revisions to increase its performance and excitement factor McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters says he wants to take the company’s road-going products back towards their motorsport roots. So isn’t now too early to seek to judge any 'Leiters effect'?

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Seez bills itself as one of the world’s leading automotive AI companies, dealing in technologies that include AI Chatbot technology. Under the terms of the Agreement, Pinewood has agreed to invest $4.2 In addition, Seez offers a suite of e-commerce and omnichannel products to dealer groups across the globe.

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Carscoops

JULY 30, 2024

The Ferrari Roma Spider is already one of the sexiest drop-tops on the market, but apparently, a German shop decided it needed a little extra flair with a custom wrap and Novitec-sourced components. After all, delving into the labyrinth of custom automotive luxury never comes cheap.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You might think that simply having a website is enough, but effective SEO strategies are key to ensuring that potential customers find you first. As someone immersed in the automotive industry, I've seen firsthand how implementing smart SEO techniques leads to more visibility, foot traffic, and ultimately, sales.

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Carscoops

MAY 24, 2024

He also believes that the brand could end up building fuel stations at customer homes. The company boss said there’s no plan to discontinue ICE cars even if it means paying penalties, and they could go as far as to build gas stations at customer homes if they have to. This sounds more like a logical step than a far-fetched dream.

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Deal Customer Term Development 124

Carscoops

JULY 23, 2024

The automotive landscape was disrupted by the pandemic and subsequent supplier shortages. We have other product segments that are difficult, but the customer has spoken clearly with what they want with the RAV4: The size, the packaging, the level of performance, technology. But this is not a dramatic change.”

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Many automotive brands face challenges, but only a few may not survive the next decade. With industry-wide shifts to EVs, legacy automakers might struggle to remain competitive long term. Across the automotive world, brands often make substantial bets on the future without any guarantees of success.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 10, 2025

Toyota has declared good old-fashioned customer service and a solid dealer footprint as the key trumpcards for carmakers in their quest to retain a strong foothold in the Australian auto market. One of the hardest times in automotive history was when Holden pulled out of Australia, said Mr Hanley.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The automotive industry has always thrived on innovation, from the assembly line to electric vehicles. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next frontier of transformation, providing car dealerships with powerful tools to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and increase sales.

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Dealerships Finance Pre-Qualify Finance Rate 105

Carscoops

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We welcome Öhlins to our Group as a great opportunity to expand our offerings for the automotive market. With this addition, we take another step forward in our strategy to provide integrated intelligent solutions to our customers, leveraging synergies across key technologies in the vehicle’s corner.” ” .

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Carscoops

JANUARY 20, 2024

The world is no stranger to Porsche 911 restomods , but an independent automotive enthusiast has crafted something truly captivating with the Porsche 993 Cafe Racer one-off. The clean profile with the sexy proportions is further enhanced by a new set of custom-built retro-themed 18-inch center-lock alloy wheels. liter unit.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Thats the claim from BMWs head of development, Frank Weber, who told Automotive News the auto brand wont follow its German arch-rival Mercedes-Benz in ditching V8s for higher-performance engines with fewer cylinders. They are comparable in terms of acceleration, but customers like the smoothness, sound and feeling of a V8.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In a interview with Automotive News , Hallmark described the opportunity to make Aston Martin sustainably profitable for the first time in over a century as “irresistible.” In other words, there are more potential customers than ever who are willing to spend big on a Vanquish or an SUV like the DBX.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 28, 2025

As Volkswagen explained in May of 2024, they were “committed to making market-driven choices while listening to our customers.” We’ve reached out for comment, but Volkswagen told Automotive News they no longer plan to offer the electric liftback in North America. 7 due, in part, to changing market dynamics.

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

Asked by Autocar if the 500 will make way for the T03 in Poland, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said: "We do not assign vehicles to plants where there is no capacity available, so it's quite clear that whatever we decide in terms of allocation will be in a plant that has the capacity available to support the sales.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

” The RSA includes a motion seeking to approve a $110 million term loan debtor-in-possession facility and a $175 million ABL DIP facility, allowing it to continue business during the restructuring without impacting trade creditors, customers, employees, vendors, or suppliers.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 29, 2025

Speaking with CarExpert , Leapmotor Australia chief Andy Hoang said “for us… everything’s on the table” in terms of future products. T03 In October 2023, automotive conglomerate Stellantis which owns Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, Maserati and Fiat, among others announced it would invest 1.5 billion (A$2.5

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Thunder brings a tougher look but remains mostly unchanged in terms of extra capability, with a steel bull bar, fender flares and a sports bar the key additions. “I hope they’re ready for the answer – the D-Max Blade has been developed specifically for those Australians who like to go their own way.”

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Starting with the 2026/27 tax year, employers must collect any tax at the same frequency as employees are paid HM Revenue and Customs is phasing out annual benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars. Alex Ali Marks, associate director in Deloitte’s employment tax automotive team, suggests similar.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Galvin has 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. We pride ourselves on having one of the best pre-owned programmes in terms of consumer peace of mind. We are focused on making sure that we can reach as many customer types as possible” he said. We need to give customers choice and certainty about the future.

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Autocar

JUNE 21, 2024

Automotive data firm Jato Dynamics has announced that global sales of them rose 16% last year to 36.72 Once, we considered the term ‘SUV’ to be simply an Americanism for ‘4x4’. This means that all an SUV is today is the customer-acceptable face of a Citroën Picasso or Ford Galaxy. million, or 47% of all new cars sold.

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Autocar

JULY 5, 2024

We hear about the learning curve, luck and bloody-mindedness that took Ineos Automotive from an idea to reality Designing and engineering a car is one thing. Ineos Automotive was created over a pint in a London pub by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who lamented the demise of the old Land Rover Defender and the absence in the market of anything like it.

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Dealer World

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the current state of the automotive industry, focusing on F&I product trends and how dealers are maximizing F&I product options to continually address consumer affordability challenges. To download the report click here. To download the report click here.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 12, 2025

Shipping Australia said the protracted strike action, which affects a range of non-automotive industries will surely begin to cripple the Australian economy. Australias biggest auto brand, Toyota, said it was impacted by the issue and hoped to reduce delays for customers. We are being held to ransom.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The last couple of years, automotive dealers were making record profits from car sales. Compared to a year ago, according to Cox Automotive, inventory is up by approximately 914,000 vehicles, which correlates to an increase in day supply from 57 to 72 days. Building competitive relationships can help reduce costs significantly.

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Retail Principal ROI Electronics 98