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Vehicle shipping crisis to extend new car delivery times in Australia

CarExpert

In a dealer bulletin obtained by CarExpert , Ford Australia told its Eastern Region dealer principals, sales managers and stock controllers that industrial action by Qube staff at Port Kembla and other ports since early December would impact deliveries of the new-generation S650 Mustang , which were due to take place in January.

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FordDirect,VinSolutions Strengthen Partnership with Smart VINCENT Integration

AutoSuccessOnline

” Smart VINCENT is a principal tool used among Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers to access data and details on customers, vehicles and incentives. “Our latest Car Buyer Journey study shows that satisfaction for both the dealer and buyer is driven by streamlining the transactional portions of the purchase. .

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Greedy Toyota Dealers Slap 2024 Land Cruiser With Ridiculous Markups Of Up To $21,000

Carscoops

While dealers may point to the principal of supply and demand, it remains hard to stomach that they’re openly inflating prices for no other reason than they simply can, and are taking advantage of customers who really want the new Land Cruiser. They never seem to get any less disappointing, though.

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Consumer laws shift from dealers to car makers under fixed-price sales model

Drive.com

New-car buyers in Australia will be forced to argue the merits of warranty work with car giants – rather than the dealerships they purchased from – under the fixed-price dealership model. . And it could make life harder for owners.

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COMMENTARY: How blockchain is set to transform the automotive industry

Auto Remarketing

This innovation could: Reduce fraud: By ensuring that all data related to a vehicles past cannot be altered, dealers and buyers can trust the information, reducing the risk of misrepresentation in vehicle sales. Imagine a system where every vehicles maintenance, ownership, and accident records are securely recorded on a blockchain.

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U.S. Auto Sales Growth Slows in Q3 as Consumers Grapple with Rising Costs

Automotive Addicts

Their relatively affordable price tags are drawing in more buyers, especially as larger, more expensive models become out of reach for many consumers. Chris Hopson, principal analyst at S&P Global Mobility, highlighted that many consumers are finding it difficult to justify the monthly payments required to finance a new car.

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Changing Auto Buyer Behavior: Tips to Help Dealers Adapt

Automotive Mastermind

One of the biggest keys to success for dealers in the automotive industry is to consistently keep up with their buyers’ preferences. The ability to accurately predict exactly when a buyer will be returning to market poses an invaluable opportunity for dealers to proactively engage customers.

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