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

Carscoops

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

Carscoops

Used car loans average $28,675 with more manageable $533 payments but sky-high 11% APRs. 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.

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Modernizing Inventory Management: How Machines Can Outperform Human Dealers

Dealer World

As the automotive dealership industry has long relied on human intuition and historical sales data to guide inventory management decisions, dealers continue to face a constant balancing act: having the right mix of vehicles to meet customer demand without overstocking models that might sit unsold for months.

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Kia Says Buyers Are Warming Up To Tasman’s Looks

Carscoops

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. However, the company says consumers are coming around to the interesting styling.

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Top 10 Pre Purchase Car Checks Most Buyers Overlook

Car Examer

Many buyers miss crucial inspection points , only to discover expensive problems later. Electrical management systems Engine management, ABS system, SRS system, Transmission management, Rest of the sub-systems Infotainment & radio Make sure Bluetooth and navigation work properly. Buying a used car? CarExamer.

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First time handling a first client managing insta fresh account whats strategy work to attract her followers and clients ?

Shawn Ryder

When managing Instagram accounts for clients, especially for the first time, a clear strategy is essential to attract followers and convert them into clients. For an automotive dealership, the target audience could include: First-time car buyers looking for affordable options. Create buyer personas to give depth to your understanding.

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Uzbekistan January-February 2025: Chevrolet holds 82.4% share

Best Selling Cars Blog

Over the first two months of 2025, 50,373 new light vehicles found a buyer in the country. The Kia Sonet manages a 5th place while the Chinese places four models inside the Top 10 including the BYD Song Plus, BYD Chazor aka Destroyer 05 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. The Chevrolet Cobalt holds 40.6% of the Uzbek market so far in 2025.

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