Autocar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Dacia had sold just over 1000 bi-fuel versions of the Duster and Sandero by the end of October LPG pump network in Britain is only a quarter of what it was at its peak Dacia CEO Denis le Vot is surprised that low-cost LPG fuel is not more popular in the UK as British buyers are "meant to be super pragmatic".

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 22, 2024

New data from JudgeService reveals that 96% of customers would recommend RAC Dealer Network retailers, with a majority reporting high satisfaction with their purchases and the service received. Car buyers correctly recognise that the RAC would only work with dealers of the highest quality.

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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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Carscoops

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The carmaker isn’t just consolidating its network of dealers but will also optimize its local investments, abandoning areas where it can’t achieve long-term profitability and doubling down on regions that perform well, including Shanghai and Beijing. It is only sensible to adjust the dealer network respectively.

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Women Automotive Network

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An impressive line-up of upcoming Leadership Interviews has been announced from Women Automotive Network including Jaclyn McQuaid, President and Managing Director, General Motors Europe; Linda Jackson, CEO of Peugeot; and Chris Feuell, CEO of Chrysler Brand, Stellantis.

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Women Automotive Network

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the Women Automotive Networks most recent Leadership Interview, Micha Goebig, the founder and CEO of Go Big Coaching and Communications, had the honour of speaking with Linda Jackson, the Global CEO of Peugeot. Join our next Leadership Interview here on LinkedIn

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

All Onvo L60 models are compatible with the automaker’s expansive battery swap network. Buying an equivalent Tesla Model Y will set back Chinese buyers 249,900 yuan (~$35,200), and unlike the L60, the Tesla cannot use Nio’s ever-growing network of battery swap stations.

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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. Meanwhile, of the 34 million cars on the roads, 16 million – almost one in two – are more than a decade old. However, the ageing car parc is not good news for everyone.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Exciting newcomer aims to establish itself as the 'VW Golf of EVs' The Kia EV3, a £32,995 new electric crossover that’s Volkswagen Golf-sized in its footprint, is exactly the kind of car that buyers could default to in the electric car era as they have done to the Golf in the combustion one.

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Women Automotive Network

JANUARY 11, 2024

Why did you join the Women Automotive Network? I strongly believe women’s professional networks, such as WAN, are highly valued sources of support, connections, and opportunities. An interview with Giuliana Moroni, Market Intelligence Lead Product Strategy at Hyundai Motor Europe! Why is DE&I vital to you? Connectivity.

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Autocar

MAY 10, 2024

Traditional AMG buyers didn't take to the PHEV drivetrain AMG lines up twin-turbo V8 power for upcoming super-coupé amid slow sales for four-cylinder hybrid C63 The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 will receive a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a rear-axle mounted electric motor.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

The Women Automotive Network is a global community of 39,000 from 108 countries. Now, as an exhaust systems buyer at GM, she continues to grow and contribute to the automotive industry. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect women and their allies in the automotive industry to create a more inclusive and diverse world.

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Drive.com

MARCH 17, 2024

Cast your mind back just five years ago to a simpler time – the year 2019, when roughly 22 all-electric models were available to Australian buyers. BMW’s large iX won the Best Luxury Electric Vehicle Under $150,000 category because Drive judges felt it epitomised what luxury buyers are hoping for from the future of electrification.

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Motor Trader

JULY 19, 2024

Robert Bridge, cinch Chief Customer Officer, said: “We’re now in our fourth successful year of growth in our online business – it’s the perfect time to deliver an omnichannel experience and open our first physical stores to reach even more UK car buyers with our faff-free approach.”

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JANUARY 14, 2024

Valuation and Research: Accurate pricing is a key factor in attracting potential buyers. A clean and well-maintained vehicle increases its appeal and instills confidence in potential buyers. Having a comprehensive set of paperwork readily available not only speeds up the selling process but also builds trust with buyers.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Around 10,000 vehicles will be sold via BCA Online and the BCA Buyer app over the duration of the deal. Snows Motor Group has renewed its three-year deal with BCA to support its used car programme.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Mark Carpenter, Motorpoint Group CEO, said: “We’re excited to be expanding our retail network and opening our 21st store this December. “As Once the store opens, we’ll have fantastic coverage in the region – meaning car buyers across the East of England will be within easy driving distance of a Motorpoint store.

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Carscoops

MAY 22, 2024

The study says that technological improvements, lower prices, and an improved charging network will increase demand for EVs. As many as 90% of new and used car buyers could consider an EV by 2033. However, Cox Automotive believes that with technology improvements, lower prices, and an improved charging network across the U.S.,

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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

MARCH 13, 2024

General Motors knows that Japanese buyers are fond of special editions , so they launched two new versions of the Chevrolet Corvette, exclusively available in the Land of the Rising Sun. The Edition CERV I and Heritage Edition Corvettes are already available for sale via Chevrolet’s dealer network in Japan.

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Carscoops

JULY 31, 2024

Some potential S-Class buyers may also be holding out for the facelifted 2026 model. Both the S-Class and EQS are manufactured at the firm’s ‘ Factory 56 ’ in Sindelfingen which usually operates two shifts. This will be reduced to a single shift in October.

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Autocar

AUGUST 22, 2024

But for savvy used buyers it represents a comparative bargain route into ownership of not only a Porsche but also one of our favourite electric cars. There are other perks: our car came to us with a contract to use the Porsche Charging Network- it's not offered as standard with a used Taycan, but you can buy access.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Related: Chinese Buyers Are Ditching German Cars For Local Brands, And That’s Bad News But that discounting isn’t sustainable for Western brands or their dealers, some of whom would have had to close their doors for good without financial aid from the car companies they represent.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Two years after Tesla promised to open up its charging network to other brands’ EVs, many of those non-Tesla electric cars are still unable to top-up at one of the instantly recognizable red and white Supercharger stations, according to a new report.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 25, 2024

That’s in contrast to GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), which offers a mix of factory-produced ( Chevrolet Corvette ) and locally remanufactured ( Chevrolet Silverado , GMC Yukon ) right-hand drive vehicles through a network of franchise dealers, many of which used to sell Holdens.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

liter engine, which would offer better fuel efficiency compared to ICE models, without the dependency on the charging network that is associated with fully electric models. A look at the sales numbers over the past few years suggests that Genesis buyers are not yet ready to make the switch to a fully electric vehicle.

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Motor Trader

MAY 7, 2024

Private buyer uptake fell by -17.7% The SMMT called for urgent action by the government to encourage private buyers to switch to buying EVs, with one in six new BEVs bought in April went to consumers. UK new car registrations grew for the 21st consecutive month in April, rising by 1% to reach 134,274 units.

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Torque Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Kia has announced that it will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for the EV6 and EV9, which will give owners the ability to charge using Tesla’s Supercharger network. Buyers who bought the 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from September 4, 2024, and later, will receive an adapter free of charge.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The question is how many of those [will be] established brands with large dealer networks, but importantly large customer bases – once you buy a car, you stay in that car for a few years. Many of those Holden buyers will be looking to trade in their vehicles, and they will now be forced to look at different brands.

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Autocar

MAY 23, 2024

Wary of alarming potential EV buyers and of triggering copycat thefts, ChargeUK, the trade association for the charger industry, told Autocar it is concentrating its efforts on solving the problem with the help of the Home Office and a new dedicated police unit. Others include BP Pulse and Osprey.

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CarExpert

MAY 24, 2024

Around 50 per cent of Genesis buyers build to order, the brand confirmed, which means they are specifying their own vehicles rather than choosing from existing stock. Going beyond simply allowing buyers to choose from a wide range of exterior and interior finishes, One of One allows buyers to commission a vehicle à la Bentley or Rolls-Royce.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Buyers will also find several new exterior colors known as Atlas White Matte, Ecotronic Gray Matte, and Celadon Gray Matte. Buyers will also find additional standard equipment, which varies by trim. This means customers will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network without using an adapter.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The revived brand has confirmed that these models will be sold directly to customers, bypassing the traditional dealership network. ” Interested buyers will be able to see Terra and Traveler models at dedicated retail spaces across the US. Test drives will also be offered at these sites.

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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. These shortages further fueled the demand for used cars, as buyers turned to the more readily available and diverse used car market. The future looks promising but demanding.

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CarExpert

MARCH 18, 2024

G70 Shooting Brake Looking at sales of its combustion-powered vehicles in 2023, a total of 73 per cent of GV70 customers went for the Luxury Package, along with 78 per cent of G80 buyers and a whopping 95 per cent of GV80 buyers. The brand also notes buyers of most Genesis models typically gravitate towards the more expensive engines.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 7, 2025

Honda and Sony are looking to convince prospective EV buyers that they should opt for a sleek and innovative sedan known simply as ‘1’ The new model has been in the works for several years, and at CES, the Afeela brand has opened its reservation book for California customers.

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Carscoops

JUNE 27, 2024

Many things are holding back new car buyers from making the switch to EVs. Other problems identified center around the country’s spotty charging network. However, there’s a different anxiety potential EV buyers are facing: charging anxiety. Chargers in the US scored a reliability score of just 78 percent.

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