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New Volvo ES90 to offer 434 miles of range

Autocar

The punch of the computers will allow Volvo to gradually quadruple the size of the information bank for its artificial intelligence, using data collected from cars already on the road. Were in a nice position as a company that we have that spread. We have MPVs as well as sedans [saloons] and wagons and of course SUVs, he said.

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Fed’s First Rate Cut Since 2020 May Lower Car Loan Costs, But Don’t Expect Miracles

Carscoops

However, don’t expect major savings as CNBC quoted Bankrate as saying a 50 basis point interest rate cut would only save new car buyers $8 per month on a $35,000 loan spread out over five years. Federal Reserve Bank of St. That equates to $480 over the life of the loan or a little less than $100 per year.

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‘We’re nowhere near the peak’: Sydney petrol prices surge

Drive.com

a litre or more, with motorists warned fuel price hikes will continue to spread over the coming weeks – and no capital city is safe. ” Mr James added the consistently high fuel prices could cause problems for the Reserve Bank of Australia. Motorists in Sydney have spotted petrol prices as high as $2.35

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High-tech Volvo ES90 saloon to be revealed on 5 March

Autocar

The punch of the computers will allow Volvo to gradually quadruple the size of the information bank for its artificial intelligence, using data collected from cars already on the road. Were in a nice position as a company that we have that spread. We have MPVs as well as sedans [saloons] and wagons and of course SUVs, he said.

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10 Fun and Effective Dealership Team Building Activities

Auto Alert

Holiday Season Celebrations As this year ends, its important to spread good cheer and enhance team member connections. For example, you could support a local food bank, host a car wash fundraiser, or help a nonprofit with transportation needs.

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Dealers could help buyers save over £100m in charges, says Bumper

Motor Trader

UK Finance*, the trade body for the banking and financial services sector, shows 49.8% Dealers can help car owners save over £100m in charges this year if they opt to pay for vehicle repairs using zero-interest monthly payments, according to Bumper. of credit card balances incurred interest in March, based on 346.3

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Inflation, interest rates continue to impact consumers, dealers

Canadian Auto Dealer

On average, banks are lending 50% of goodwill values on most dealership buy-sell deals, requiring more cash upfront for transactions. Buyers, DSMA added, are now looking at alternative financing methods, including Vendor Take-Backs (VTBs), non-bank lenders (such as private equity firms), and REITS.

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