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Hyundai Going Back To Physical Buttons Because American Buyers Don’t Like Touchscreens

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Designers loved the new techy setups, but as Hyundai discovered, American buyers did not. I’m talking about the shift across the industry to replace traditional physical controls for functions like temperature selection with virtual buttons on a touchscreen.

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GM Will Penalize Corvette ZR1 Flippers By Punishing Second-Hand Buyers

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Corvette ZR1 buyers must wait 12 months before reselling their cars or face penalties. Buyers who don’t wait will be blacklisted by Chevrolet and the second buyer loses warranty. The flagship Corvette ZR1 is almost here, and buyers are ready for it.

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FTC Says 90% Of Buyers Paid $2,000 More Than Advertised At Stellantis, GM And Ford Dealer Group

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Nearly 90% of buyers allegedly paid $2,000 more than advertised between 2020 and 2023. On average, buyers were charged an additional $2,000, often due to unexpected add-ons or fees, “Buying a car is a significant financial investment. The FTC and Maryland accused the Lindsay dealer group of deceptive pricing practices.

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Private buyers bought fewer new cars last year than Covid-hit 2020

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Overall car sales did rise last year but were heavily propped up by fleets sparking industry worry The number of new cars bought by UK private buyers last year was fewer than in 2020, when the country was in the midst of the Covid pandemic. was also down 8.7% A market share of 19.6%

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Influencer Posing As Buyer Scares Dealers’ Salesmen With Reckless Test Drives For Views

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Dealer test drives are a prime opportunity for potential buyers to get a feel for a vehicle before committing to a purchase. The individual pretends to be a customer, convincing dealers to allow him a test drive. He then tries to intimidate salesmen, performing dangerous stunts on public roads.

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1 In 5 New Car Buyers Took On $1,000+ Monthly Payments In Q4

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With the cost of financing skyrocketing, analysts are advising potential buyers to consider alternatives, such as used cars or new EV leases, to keep their budgets in check. New Car Finance Data (Averages) Metric 2024 Q4 2023 Q4 2024 Q3 Loan Term 68.8 Monthly Payment $754 $739 $736 Amount Financed $42,113 $39,977 $40,713 APR 6.8%

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2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro Review: Everything Most Buyers Want – And Then Some

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Liter Turbo 4-cylinder › Output: 281 horsepower (209 kW) and 311 lb-ft (421 Nm) of torque › Transmission: Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic › Fuel economy: 20 Mpg City / 27 Mpg Hwy / 23 Mpg Comb* › On Sale: Now *Manufacturer SWIPE It turns out that it simply offers everything that the average buyer will need and then some.

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