Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the automotive industry propels into a future dominated by cutting-edge technology, electric vehicles (EVs) stand at the forefront of this transformation. This article delves into the key trends, obstacles, and growth potential that define the future of EVs in the automotive landscape.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The IMI is calling on the government to provide greater clarity regarding its strategies for automotive in the Autumn Budget statement. This must be reflected in government policies, with a focus on long-term skills development in alignment with industrial strategy.

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Auto Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Filed under: Automotive History Continue reading We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years We obsessively covered the auto industry for 20 years originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Auto Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Filed under: Design/Style , Automotive History Continue reading Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Here's a look at some of his famous designs Marcello Gandini dies at 85. Here's a look at some of his famous designs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:31:00 EDT.

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Autocar

APRIL 9, 2024

No financial terms of the deal have been disclosed and neither firm has given any indication of the volumes in which Rimac will supply batteries. This marks a pivotal moment in the growth of Rimac Technology, from humble beginnings to a major long-term partnership with one of the greatest automotive brands in the world.

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Auto Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Filed under: Volvo , Automotive History , Safety , Classics , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1976 Volvo 244 DL Junkyard Gem: 1976 Volvo 244 DL originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 1 Sep 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Auto Blog

AUGUST 31, 2024

Filed under: Suzuki , Automotive History , Hatchback , Economy Cars Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2000 Suzuki Swift Junkyard Gem: 2000 Suzuki Swift originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Auto Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Filed under: Jeep , Automotive History , SUV , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1992 Jeep Cherokee with 350K miles Junkyard Gem: 1992 Jeep Cherokee with 350K miles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 2 Sep 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Women Automotive Network

MAY 28, 2024

In the latest installment of the Women Automotive Network Leadership Interview series, we hosted a compelling LinkedIn Live interview featuring a dynamic discussion with Wiebke Ståhl, Managing Director Brand & Licensing Bugatti Rimac with our host Caroline Trudeau, Storyteller, Strategist & Senior Industry Advisor.

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Auto Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Filed under: Mitsubishi , Automotive History , Minivan/Van , Classics Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit LX Wagon Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit LX Wagon originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 7 Sep 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Women Automotive Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Empowering Change: Key Takeaways from Our LinkedIn Live on Menopause in the Workplace Last week’s LinkedIn Live event, hosted by the Women Automotive Network, was a compelling and heartfelt discussion on “Menopause in the Workplace: Empowering Businesses to Initiate Change.” Translate the need for menopause support into business terms.

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CarExpert

JULY 10, 2024

Walkinshaw Automotive Group – the parent of the now-defunct Holden Special Vehicles – has been successfully converting American pickups from left- to right-hand drive in Melbourne since 2016, starting with Ram and later expanding to Chevrolet and Toyota. This is converted by Thai firm RMA Automotive, and has experienced a rocky rollout.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 8, 2024

According to estimates by local consultancy DesRosiers Automotive, the Canadian new light vehicle market is up 14% year-on-year to an estimated 164,000 units, yet still below the 180,000+ units secured before the pandemic. Talking off which, the SAAR for this month is estimated to reach 1.68 million vs. 1.48

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Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The decision, confirmed by GM, is part of a larger strategy to adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. These strategic reductions, while painful in the short term, are aimed at positioning GM for long-term success in a competitive market dominated by rapidly changing consumer demands and technological advancements.

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Carscoops

APRIL 1, 2024

The group claims it is not protesting automotive enthusiasts but, instead, the infrastructure decisions that mean millions of Americans have no choice but to buy cars and drive. While it may seem counterintuitive, the group said it wasn’t protesting automotive enthusiasts, but rather the EV industry.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 1, 2024

Collaboration with partners is essential in today’s automotive industry, which is undergoing rapid changes due to technological innovations such as electrification and intelligence. In terms of software , the focus will be autonomous driving, connectivity, and AI, which are deemed crucial for the automotive industry.

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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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Carscoops

JANUARY 21, 2025

Thierry Metroz, the company’s design chief, even compared their aspirations to become the “Louis Vuitton of the automotive world.” It probably takes more than 10 years, maybe 20 years to have the positioning of a luxury automotive brand.” “We are premium, but our mission is to be more than premium.

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Autocar

APRIL 25, 2024

Smart CEO Dirk Adelmann was quoted by Automotive News Europe as saying: “Two months ago, we began working on a new, dedicated platform to underpin a future Smart two-seat city car, but we need partners to make its business case feasible.” Wagener added that the #2 would remain a similar proposition to its predecessors in terms of styling.

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Cox Automotive inc

JANUARY 8, 2025

is below the long-term average growth of 2.3%, the December reading … Continued The post Manheim Index: Used-Vehicle Values Stabilized in 2024, As Industry Faces Inventory Challenges in Year Ahead appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc. ATLANTA, Jan. an increase of 0.4% compared to year-earlier levels. While a gain of 0.4%

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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.

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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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CarExpert

JANUARY 28, 2025

Given the vocality we wish to address and highlight that we intend to go forward with a very clear pathway for our customers and in simple terms we have done away with any fine print and offered total transparency which is something that has not always been the case in the automotive market.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Interestingly, Knight also noted that the term “doghouse” had been used in the past, though she didn’t provide specifics. ” Notably, this tightened spending policy won’t affect existing purchase orders or invoices—just new ones.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The road to commercializing solid-state batteries across the automotive industry has taken longer than many expected, but a growing number of carmakers are developing these advanced batteries for their next-generation EVs. In the long term, the company expects solid-state batteries to cost about the same as existing battery technologies.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 18, 2024

In terms of sales though, it was a class leader in July. Out of every six figure car available in the United States, it topped everything in terms of sales. auto market as well,” said Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive. The EV’s average transaction price also increased by 11% year-over-year.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ensuring good parts availability, facilitating faster repairs and installing more effective security measures pay dividends in terms of lower insurance costs and more satisfied customers, said Thatcham. We’ve never experienced that speed of reaction.”

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Automotive Addicts

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With the automotive giant eyeing self-sufficiency in battery materials, this investment is a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, especially China. Such long-term agreements are critical in securing a reliable supply of lithium, ensuring that GM can meet its growing demand for EV batteries in the coming decades.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume, “The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation.” The company also posted a negative net cash flow in the automotive division and a 2% drop in sales. billion for the first half of the year.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Falling values create a short-term benefit to used EV buyers in the short term but negatively impact finance houses and fleets. The Government needs to intervene now to help bring confidence and stability back to this vital part of the automotive ecosystem. They cannot continue to bear this burden alone.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Now, just seven months later, Mumtalakat has signed a non-binding agreement to offload its entire stake in McLaren Automotive to CYVN Holdings—an investment group based in Abu Dhabi that also happens to be the largest shareholder in Nio. The McLaren Group includes both the automotive division and the brand’s storied racing arm.

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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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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. Rarely have they hit the big time in terms of sales success.And yet it doesn't seem to stop them.

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Autocar

AUGUST 8, 2024

Policy change should focus on strategic support, not phase-out deadlines for ICE vehicles, say fleet experts Labour must prioritise long-term support for electric company cars or risk falling short of EV sales targets introduced this year, fleet experts have warned.

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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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Autocar

JUNE 24, 2024

Boreham Motorworks, part of London-based DRVN Automotive Group, has signed a licensing agreement with Ford to "produce and remaster" some of the car maker's most revered historic models.

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

Speaking to Autocar for the first time since taking the job, Brownridge – who has held several high-ranking positions in the BMW Group since joining in 2005 – said that expanding the factory isn’t just important from a commercial standpoint but also in terms of nurturing the UK automotive industry. We’re proud as a British institution.

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