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

Carscoops

Average loan terms stretched to 68.8 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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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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Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 long-term test

Autocar

There is a Vehicle Dynamics Manager too not new from Volkswagen but new to the Tiguan, controlling elements of the damping and the electronic differential locks. So, are all those Tiguan buyers really unthinkingly following a set coded pattern, or am I just af icted with a bad case of cynicism and main character syndrome?

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Scalable Car Buying in 2025

AutoSuccessOnline

We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. But theyre a short-term fix for a bigger issue self-reliance. Streamlined Lead Management Managing leads from private sellers initially felt overwhelming. These buyers will focus exclusively on private-party acquisitions.

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BMW XM Had A Terrible First Full Year With Just 1,974 Units Sold In The US

Carscoops

Despite being BMW M’s flagship and its only standalone model, the XM has failed to gain traction among American buyers. for the year, excluding discontinued “zombie” models like the i3 and 6 Series, which each managed to sell exactly one unit.

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How Data Helps Dealerships Stay Steady Through Tariff Uncertainty

Call Revu

Case in point: Inventory management, Forbes elaborates. Effective inventory management is a critical component of dealership operations. This reduces the risk of overstocking or understocking, leading to better cash flow management and increased profitability. Automotive Mastermind echoes this idea.

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Why Customers Don’t Answer Calls and the Power of a Text-First Strategy

AutoSuccessOnline

Studies reveal that 80% of consumers avoid answering calls from unknown numbers, and this reluctance is especially strong in the automotive industry, where potential buyers fear high-pressure tactics. This method keeps the interaction manageable and focused, increasing the likelihood of maintaining the customer’s interest.