Carscoops

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While recently speaking with members of the Australian media, local Kia general manager of marketing Dean Norbiato said surveys sent out about the Tasman since its unveiling show there’s been a shift in how people feel about it. We’ve done some customer research as well.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 13, 2024

NextGear Capital, the wholesale funding firm, and online auction platform 1link Trade Buyer have joined forces to help trade buyers source and fund stock in just a few clicks. We want to help ease this burden and adding 1link Trade Buyers to our network of over 70 trade sources is a good example of how we’re doing this.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Shift in Buyer Preferences During the pandemic, many people began prioritizing reliability and comfort in their vehicles, as safety became a paramount concern. Tyrell Evans , a seasoned sales manager in the automotive industry, observed a surge in interest in used luxury cars. Despite these challenges, opportunities abound.

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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. We’ve noticed a higher volume of customers with older vehicles seeking warranty protection for them,” he said. I have never seen the part-exchange market as divided.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is leading the way in transforming how dealerships interact with customers and market their services.

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Dealerships Finance Pre-Qualify Finance Rate 105

Carscoops

APRIL 18, 2024

Today, it has unveiled its first products for residential homes, which offer customers vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging. Eventually, GM Energy wants to allow customers to link their home chargers to clean energy products, such as solar panels.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 15, 2024

Australian buyers never got their hands to the new generation of the C3 and C3 Aircross, which recently introduced a new styling language and the updated double chevron emblem in Europe. Citroen has been present in the Australian market since 1923, striking the longest uninterrupted streak in the region.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 13, 2025

One of the highlights is the Macan EV, which managed to outsell its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart in the fourth quarter of the year. On the flip side, the fully electric Taycan struggled to find buyers, with sales nearly halving compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, in the U.S.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the automotive industry, customer service is paramount. As vehicles become more sophisticated, so do the expectations of today’s car buyers. With the rise of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and chatbots, dealerships have a unique opportunity to enhance their customer service offerings.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 24, 2024

Ford and GM lack electric rivals to the Charger Daytona, which Dodge sees as a win for buyers. Michael Harrington, the general manager of Huntington Beach Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, believes the electric Charger is too pricey and expresses skepticism about its ability to attract customers. We’re going to double the price?

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Autocar

JULY 25, 2024

Nakata acknowledged that Toyota’s current position of having just one pure EV in its range (the bZ4x ) is a concern but insists Toyota will have a range of EVs “to provide customer choice” when necessary. As part of Toyota’s management, I want it to continue.”

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Carscoops

JANUARY 30, 2025

Kia says buyers are coming around to the Tasman’s looks, but we’re not convinced. Yet, despite its obvious appeal to truck buyers, the Kia Tasman won’t be making its way to American dealerships. For now, at least, American truck buyers will have to admire (or mock) it from afar. After all, the U.S.

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Carscoops

JULY 23, 2024

Customers have to cough up an extra $400,000 for the V8 but get an extra 900 hp and almost 700 lb-ft of additional torque. Koenigsegg also managed to squeeze the 5.0-liter “There were so few left that asked for the three-cylinder, we managed to convince almost all of them [to switch engine orders].” ”

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CarExpert

JANUARY 28, 2025

The infrastructure just isnt there to support that product, Luke Todd, the managing director and executive chairman of EVDirect, told CarExpert. While Mr Todd noted BYD clearly has the capability to build an electric ute, he said buyers are well-served by the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Shark 6.

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

We've got the products, we've got the ranges, we've got the customer experience and we've got competitive offers in the market because we wouldn't be achieving the mandate and achieving a level of market share on BEVs if we didn't have the right level of competitiveness. So hopefully we may see something.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JULY 30, 2024

The intricacies behind converting purchased leads into tangible sales are vast but manageable when armed with the right strategies. Understanding how to evaluate and optimize these leads involves tracking key metrics such as conversion rates and customer lifetime value—details that are critical yet often overlooked in this sector.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Australian buyers have always loved a big, burbling V8 engine – and nowhere is that more evident than in the Ford Mustang. Close to 90 per cent of buyers opt for a 5.0-litre “I would say what our customers want right now is a manual transmission. In the USA, it’s a different story. Browse now.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Many buyers feel that plug-in hybrids don’t offer enough value compared to traditional hybrids or full EVs. The need to manage both fueling and charging makes plug-in hybrids less appealing to potential buyers. share of the total market, while conventional hybrids managed a respectable 10.7%. A new study from J.D.

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CarExpert

JULY 16, 2024

. “Whilst wait times still apply, we are consistently succeeding in securing greater production in 2024, which means more customers can get behind the wheel of their new Jimny sooner!” ” said Suzuki Australia automotive general manager Michael Pachota.

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Autocar

MARCH 6, 2024

Vauxhall managing director James Taylor said the budget "has not delivered the acceleration needed to stop the UK’s transition to electric vehicles from stalling". Car makers argue that private buyers should get the same incentives as fleet buyers.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg collaborated with West Coast Customs to create a Porsche Cayenne GT minivan for his wife, Priscilla Chan. In a break from his usual hobbies of data mining and dismantling human privacy, Mark Zuckerberg has apparently found time to dabble in car customization.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New advancements are streamlining operations and enhancing customer experiences and sales effectiveness. Such advantages help business leaders gain deeper insights into their customers and enhance their services. This collaborative approach also propels advancements for auto dealerships, their partners, and the customers they serve.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

much is evident from looking at the Scala, whose design borrows cues from the premium European manufacturers both inside and out, and whose two-box, C-segment dimensions place it right in the cross-hairs of the traditionally minded European buyer. litre four-cylinder for those who want better performance, which is the engine elected to test.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

With over 150 physical buyers in the hall for the event, the sale saw numerous vendors hitting 100% conversion on the day. G3 Vehicle Auctions held an auction event at its Castleford site to celebrate its 15 th anniversary. The sale raised almost £2,000 donated for local charity St Gemma’s Hospice.

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CarExpert

MAY 10, 2024

The receivers and managers of Brisbane-based electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer Tritium have said the insolvent firm has been “stabilised” as it seeks a buyer. It says the company is engaging with its customers on the ongoing supply of chargers, parts, and after-sale services. Issues were never resolved because of that.”

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CarExpert

JANUARY 23, 2025

Polestar is planning on doubling the size of its global electric vehicle (EV) lineup in the next handful of years, but its decided to stay on the side of caution by prioritising a model buyers want rather than one its championed. These are identical figures to the Polestar 5, which means itll be about as potent as a Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Read: Toyota Predicts 80% Of GR Corolla Buyers To Choose Manual Over Automatic Like any good race car, the aero agenda was high on the list with the GR Corolla race car. Other upgrades include a new Bosch Motorsport ECU to control the vehicle’s drivetrain, power management, and ABS. ”

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Electronics Management Development Buyer 104

Autocar

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Ford is behind on its electric van target for the year Van buyers are still incentivised by EV grants, unlike car buyers – but sales still lag far behind where they need to be Car makers’ well-documented struggles to hit this year’s ZEV mandate target has eclipsed that of another struggle: to hit an even tougher target for vans.

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Autocar

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It would implement lessons from GMs Nummi venture with Toyota in California, regarding quality assurance and a collaborative, not confrontational relationship between labour and management. The incumbent management also wanted Saturn to start doing things the conventional GM way.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 2, 2025

Through the first nine months of 2024, the company only managed to sell 2,737 units in the United States. Equipment appears to largely carryover and buyers will find LED lighting units, rain-sensing wipers, and unique 18-inch wheels. Customers can also get a package that adds active driving assist and a surround view camera.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

The EV space were playing in is a quieter space, its a premium spot, and were really confident that as more and more buyers switch to EV customers that have traditionally bought premium ICE-powered vehicles [who] want a sustainable alternative to that well continue to see growth in our brand, and were pretty excited about that.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

The Panel Jennifer Brace , Chief Futurist, Ford Motor Company Brandon Faurote , VP Advanced Design, Stellantis North America Marian Maroki , Buyer, Exhaust Systems, General Motors Stephanie May, Commercial Director, Women Automotive Network Meet the Panelists Jennifer Brace : Jen is the Chief Futurist at Ford Motor Company.

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CarExpert

JUNE 4, 2024

Australian new car buyers are increasingly turning to hybrids rather than electric vehicles (EVs), with demand for fuel-saving electrified models driving another record month of sales. It’s also a significant boost on the 92,202 vehicles sold in April, with buyers flocking to showrooms ahead of the end of financial year. Passenger 19.1%

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While BYD is confident that the Shark 6 has enough weapons to lure in buyers, that doesn’t mean the carmaker is resting on its laurels. “We will see how the Shark 6 is performing in the market and what feedback our customers are providing us. “We cannot disclose the specific date, but it’s on the way.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its first model in Australia, the Lyriq , is now available to configure and order online ahead of customer deliveries beginning early next year. Whether this is your first EV or your latest and greatest, we want to ensure the experience is a luxury one,” said GM Australia and New Zealand managing director Jess Bala.

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Carscoops

JULY 6, 2024

The Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 was second runner-up in the standings, with the model flying off lots, while Audi’s e-tron GT managed to round out the top five. Source Cars Commerce With more manufacturers embracing EVs, choices, and inventories on dealer lots are increasing, meaning increased room for negotiation on the part of the buyer.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 12, 2025

Australias biggest auto brand, Toyota, said it was impacted by the issue and hoped to reduce delays for customers. Industrial action at ports in Australia has resulted in some delays to the deliveries of customer vehicles, said Ford in a statement. “We thank our customers for their patience as we deal with the situation.

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