Carscoops

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A survey of several hundred buyers reveals that over 50% are new to the world of EVs. We reached out to Scout for preliminary data on the breakdown between model reservations, and the company told Carscoops that roughly two-thirds of buyers have chosen the Traveler SUV, while the remaining third are snapping up the Terra pickup.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Porsche’s sales in China dropped 29% during the first nine months of 2024. “Our key purpose out of optimization is to improve the overall network profitability, resulting in a multi-win situation (among Porsche, dealers and customers).” Big changes are afoot for Porsche’s business in China.

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CarExpert

MARCH 4, 2025

According to VFACTS figures supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), a total of 96,710 vehicles were delivered in February 2025 after Tesla and Polestar sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council are included. Electric vehicle (EV) sales plunged by 43.8 Sales by region Includes Tesla and Polestar sales.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The brand aims for 20,000-25,000 annual sales in Australia, hoping to capture 10% of the segment. We’ve done some customer research as well. Kia starts deliveries of the Tasman next year, targeting markets like Australia, Korea and Africa. The success of the Tasman will ultimately come down to how many units Kia can sell.

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

She also highlighted that Peugeot was compliant with the UKs zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate last year both as part of the Stellantis group and in its own right, notching up an EV sales mix of more than 22%. Thirty-one per cent of sales of the new 3008have been for the electric version in the UK. So hopefully we may see something.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tesla couldnt recover in the final month of 2024 to reverse a year-long sales decline, ending the year with less than 40,000 deliveries to Australian customers. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 3593 vehicles to Australian customers in December, representing a 63.9

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Carscoops

MARCH 12, 2025

Jaguar’s managing director claims they weren’t trying to alienate buyers with the brand’s relaunch. Jag Doesn’t Want To Push Old Customers Away One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Jaguar when the campaign kicked off was that they risked alienating the traditional, stiff-upper-lip customer base.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Rochdale-based lender Marsh Finance has signed a deal to adopt iVendi’s new point-of-sale system. The system will allow for fast and compliant quotation generation and easy application completion for online and showroom car buyers. Marsh Finance can now share its proposition with dealers across iVendi’s user base.

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Drive.com

APRIL 7, 2025

Between January and December 2024, the Japanese marque comfortably led the sales race among all brands, shifting 241,296 vehicles last year more than doubling the total of its closest rival, Ford, which sold 100,170. To lend a helping hand, here is every single Toyota SUV that is currently on sale in Australia in 2025.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 10, 2025

The most significant boosts in customer satisfaction are achieved by dealers who routinely offer test drives (up 45% to 81%) and make follow-up contact with car buyers (rising 41% to 87%), according to research of over 436,100 customer questionnaires by JudgeService. “Test drives sell cars.

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Call Revu

MARCH 6, 2025

The proof is in the pudding: By harnessing AI technologies to streamline customer interactions via gathering call insights and empower employees to personalize interactions in the name of improving customer engagement, automotive dealerships can strengthen and improve customer engagement in the long term, leading to a higher lifetime value.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2025

North American dealers express concern over the viability of their network amid declining sales. This shift comes as the brand struggles to revive its North American dealer network, which has been severely impacted by sluggish sales. “We’ve got 110 dealers in our U.S.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 9, 2025

In the modern marketing landscape, understanding where to find your target audience for customer discovery is crucial for the success of any automotive dealership. Customer discovery is the process of brainstorming, validating, and refining your understanding of who your potential customers are and how you can meet their needs.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 5, 2025

December 2024 new-vehicle sales were up even as many Australians struggle with the rising cost of living. This represents a positive finish for what ended up being a record year for Australian new-vehicle sales, which saw 1,237,287 vehicles delivered, up 1.7 The Toyota RAV4 took the sales crown for December with 5119 sales, up 133.5

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Carscoops

APRIL 8, 2025

The brand aims at premium buyers and tech-savvy youth with its EV lineup. European sales begin late this year, with vehicles initially exported from China. The first model to hit European streets will be the Z9 GT, with sales expected to begin by the end of the year. liter turbo engine and three electric motors for 858 hp.

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DealerOn

APRIL 10, 2025

A dealerships online inventory can be the deciding factor in whether a shopper becomes a buyer. Here are some practical ways to improve your inventory merchandising and keep customers moving toward a purchase. The post Optimizing Inventory Merchandising to Boost Engagement and Sales appeared first on DealerOn.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We are pleased to have completed the sale of Country Buick GMC and to represent Andy Budd in the sale of this desirable dealership, located in the wealthiest county in the country, said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 19, 2025

The Leapmotor T03 and C10 electric vehicles go on sale today with T03 prices starting at 15,995, or 199 a month and 0% APR PCP finance deals. We believe customers shouldnt have to compromise on quality for affordability and that this is truly a value without compromise proposition for UK car buyers.

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Drive.com

MARCH 4, 2025

Deliveries of new vehicles in Australia slipped into the red again last month, amid a decline in sales of utes and electric cars yet every model in the Top 10 was a ute or SUV. February 2025 new-vehicle sales tallied 96,710, according to data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 13, 2025

The electric Taycan sales dropped by 49%, while the 718 lineup saw a 15% increase. Porsche has released its global sales results for 2024, reporting 310,718 vehicle deliveries, a 3% decline compared to 2023. On the flip side, the fully electric Taycan struggled to find buyers, with sales nearly halving compared to the previous year.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is the favourite of German private buyers in September. Private sales (PS) in Germany account for 68,920 units in September, that’s a 33% ratio and a -7.3% Germany private sales September 2024 – models: PS Pos Model PS Sep-24 PS ratio Aug PS 2024 PS ratio PS FY23 1 12 Tesla Model Y 1,994 65.0%

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Carscoops

MARCH 13, 2025

Interested buyers can also get a $500 referral credit from another Lucid owner. However, its premium price tag is enough to send many buyers looking for a less wallet-punishing alternative. Lucid’s Incentives and Bonuses Lucid is offering a slew of bonuses and incentives to convince customers to lease the Air Pure.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Court of Appeal's ruling effectively bans dealers profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent Some car makers have paused sales in the wake of a UK court judgement that taking commissions on car financing is unlawful. The trio had previously had their cases thrown out by lower courts.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2024

BMW X1 sales are up 60.4% 9,661 new cars found a buyer in Greece in September, a harsh -15.3% 168 241 160 Ford Tourneo Custom 3 0.0% in September. year-on-year loss. Thanks to a good start of the year the year-to-date tally remains in positive however at +3.4% to 108,035 units. 1 18,931 17.5% + 38.9% 3 8,680 8.0% – 0.9%

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The sale event saw 5,270 accepted bids, the most received at a commercial Manheim auction, totalling £4.2 The site is a a seven-figure investment designed to support Manheim’s van and truck customer base. The first sale event did just that. Over 160 buyers attended the event in-person. The event saw 83.6%

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Carscoops

MARCH 18, 2025

Scammers are cloning car dealer websites to trick unsuspecting customers. But in reality, it’s all smoke and mirrors, designed to fool unsuspecting buyers into paying for a car that doesn’t exist. Some states, including Wisconsin, have an active dealer list online that buyers can check.

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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.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 6, 2025

Across the USA, several dealers have examples of the Charger Daytona available to customers. Well, Not Publicly, Anyway Interestingly, most of the dealers we’ve found with the Charger Daytona listed for sale aren’t marking it up. How things fare when customers get to the dealer could be different. No Markups?

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We are honored to continue to support the Bohn family, this time in the sale of their Hyundai Genesis dealership, a transaction that, again, underscores the enduring strength of the auto retail market in the South, said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors. Home to over 1.2

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 3, 2025

In today’s competitive digital advertising landscape, automotive dealerships are evaluating various platforms to maximize their sales conversions. Dealerships can create visually appealing ads, which can be tailored to specific audiences, whether that’s new car buyers or those interested in maintenance services.

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 9, 2025

As businesses strive for growth and customer retention, many overlook the potential locked within their old lead lists. Industries with Abundant Old Leads Several sectors hold significant numbers of outdated leads, simply due to the nature of their businesses and customer relationships. Why Engage Old Leads?

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In a world where most car buyers begin their journey with an online search, having a strong presence on search engines is essential for dealerships looking to increase sales in 2025. You might think that simply having a website is enough, but effective SEO strategies are key to ensuring that potential customers find you first.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 8, 2025

He told BBC News that the current government strategy was a policy of hope above reality and that ZEV Mandate EV targets had crushed retail car sales volumes to levels lower than during Covid when showrooms were shut This is a policy of hope above reality. There are no financial incentives for private customers to buy electric vehicles.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The deal is only available to buyers in the Northeast, Southern, and Central US. Previously, it was believed that only three colors —Diamond Black, Triple Nickel, and White Knuckle—would be offered when the new Charger Daytona went on sale, but it seems plans have changed.

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Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Automobiles, considered a luxury for most, naturally saw a massive sales decline thus adding to the falling dominoes of such a time in American history. Between 1928 and 1933, Cadillac’s annual sales dropped by 84%, falling from 41,172 units to just 6,736. By 1940, Cadillac’s annual sales had grown tenfold compared to 1934.

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Carscoops

APRIL 2, 2025

The best part is that cars in this program will reach buyers in drivable condition. Dubbed the Audi Sport Racing Legends project, this new venture is exactly what it sounds like: the sale of old race cars to everyday folks. They’re looking for special buyers who appreciate the heritage, not just the horsepower.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customers could only view available EV inventory through Ford’s website, limiting buying options. Read: Ford Gives Dealers Up To $22,500 To Push F-150 Lightning Sales According to Autonews , Ford’s plan was to store unsold EVs at 21 RRCs across the States. It is a little tricky to have two different [sales] methodologies.”

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