AutoDealer Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

Studies show that digital retailing benefits dealers and car buyers, but consumers are frustrated when they repeat steps in-store. Learn how an omnichannel approach builds trust and creates efficiency in your dealership.

Retail 130

Retail Dealerships Buyer 130

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. For more information, visit www.lotlinx.com.

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Retail Dealerships Management Customer 59

AutoDealer Today

MARCH 1, 2024

To work with every type of car buyer and close every type of deal, today’s dealerships need to provide a new kind of shopping experience for their customers. In this guide, you’ll learn how personalization, less repetition, and greater price transparency can help your dealership retail smarter.

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Retail Deal Dealerships Buyer 130

Carscoops

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A new report claims retailers could bank thousands of dollars on every 2024 / 2025 Charger Daytona they sell, and that’s before the inevitable markups enter the conversation. For buyers? Things get even more lucrative if the buyer is looking at the sportier Scat Pack. For dealerships, it’s a windfall.

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MSRP Banking APR Retail 105

Motor Trader

JUNE 5, 2024

Renault Retail Group’s Dacia London West, the brand’s new flagship UK retailer, was officially opened by Laura Popescu, the Ambassador of Romania to the UK, the Mayor of Hounslow, Karen Smith and Councillor for Osterley and Spring Grove Ward, Tony Louki.

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Retail Buyer Customer 105

Carscoops

JANUARY 11, 2025

We’ve seen retailers offering up to $21k off some new R/T and Scat Pack models. But instead of charging way over MSRP to hoards of buyers hungry to get into one, Dodge dealers are actually offering huge discounts. A look at dealer ads online shows some retailers are offering almost $21k off one of the new EVs.

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MSRP Retail Deal Buyer 111

Motor Trader

JULY 16, 2024

Retailers are selected based on recognition from their customers who rate them highly on Auto Trader. To qualify for the accreditation, in the last 12 months retailers must have a high volume of recent reviews on Auto Trader, an average review rating of four star and above on Auto Trader and engagement with any low scoring customer reviews.

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Retail Customer Dealerships Buyer 103

Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Motorpoint is to open its 21st retail store on the former CarStore site in Norwich. Set to open in mid-December, Motorpoint Norwich will strengthen the used car retailer’s presence in the East of England and follows the opening of its Ipswich store in May 2023.

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Retail Networking Buyer Customer 103

Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

An overwhelming percentage of car dealers who use digital retailing tools are reporting encouraging results, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. The top benefit of digital retailing, according to both dealers and customers, is the time saved, cited by 60% of dealers and 93% of shoppers.

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Retail Deal Finance Customer 111

Motor Trader

AUGUST 5, 2024

Registrations of new cars to private buyers fell again in July, down -11.1%, accounting for just 36.2% went private buyers, compared with 20.3% Weakening private retail demand, however, particularly for EVs and despite generous manufacturer discounts, is the over-riding concern. The UK new car market rose by 2.5%

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Retail Sales Manufacturing Deal 105

CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

Polestar has arrived in Adelaide, opening the doors to its first South Australian dealership as part of a wider retail expansion. Polestar says the new Adelaide location is part of the company’s “transition [to] a more active retail model”, which will see the Geely-owned brand partner with dealer partners around the country.

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Retail Networking Deal Buyer 95

Motor Trader

AUGUST 21, 2024

The new car market faces new regulatory targets, softening retail demand, and increased supply. The ‘Found AT’ campaign will allow Auto Trader to support its partners meet the growing challenges in the new car market and work on enhancing new car retailing on its platform more broadly.

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Buyer Retail Manufacturing Marketing 104

Autocar

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Electric car sales climbed 42% year on year in January but still lagged well behind ZEV mandate targets The UK automotive industry is calling for more to be done to encourage private buyers into electric cars , as the latest sales figures reveal EV uptake is falling well short of the government's mandated targets. market share.

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Sales Manufacturing Retail Buyer 111

Autocar

DECEMBER 3, 2024

UK boss says funds from company car tax should be used to provide incentives for cheaper EVs for private buyers Vauxhall has called on the government to do more to help support private buyers of affordable electric cars , even if that requires redistributing some of the money used to support electric company cars.

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Buyer Retail Term Customer 105

Drive.com

JANUARY 20, 2025

Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, the prices listed in this article are the recommended retail price and do not include on-road costs. Pricing on the HiLux starts from the entry-level HiLux Workmate Single Cab priced from $27,730 and tops out at the HiLux GR Sport Diesel dual cab, which carries a $74,310 retail price tag.

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Retail Customer Networking Sales 105

Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dealer websites are the first port of call for buyers searching online for a new car. Review platform JudgeService polled the views of 5,789 buyers for the forthcoming JudgeService 2024 State of the Nation to identify the latest trends impacting dealers. Buyers were also asked to name their preferred websites for used car searches.

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Buyer Retail Manufacturing Management 98

Carscoops

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This upward trend suggests that buyers increasingly see value in vehicles that come with a manufacturer-backed warranty, even if it means paying a slight premium over standard used cars. The sales data highlights a used-car market that, while technically softening in price, remains challenging for buyers.

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Retail Manufacturing Automotive Buyer 111

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For the past 20 years, local buyers, leasing, or renting a new or used electric vehicle have been exempt from a 6.625% sales tax. The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers says that approximately 11% of cars sold across the state last year were BEVs while 9% were hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

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Buyer Rebate Sales Retail 115

Dealer World

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Mid-Atlantic boasts one of the countrys strongest economies and is highly sought after by today's buyers, as we have learned across the 54 franchises successfully sold by Kerrigan Advisors in this region, said Erin Kerrigan, Founder & Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors. To access The Kerrigan Index, click here.

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Sales Retail Banking Dealerships 88

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It sold for more than double its MSRP, fetching over $120,000 above retail price, to Porsche of South Orlando. Tesla has an interesting clause in its Cybertruck sales paperwork though that requires all buyers to request a buyback of their truck if they want to sell it. That might not end up being the case though.

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Buyer Banking MSRP Retail 119

Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Dealer websites are the most popular tool for new car buyers, according to JudgeService research which surveyed 5,789 buyers. This is where investing in search engine optimisation can make all the difference in putting stock directly in front of potential buyers.” Buyers also named their preferred websites for used car searches.

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Buyer Retail Manufacturing Management 90

CarExpert

APRIL 11, 2024

The availability of EV chargers in dealerships means vehicles in stock can be charged and made available for test drives while buyers can also see first-hand how charging works. “Many consumers considering taking the leap and buying a new EV are looking for their Dealer to provide education about the vehicle and the charging experience.

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Buyer Networking Manufacturing Repairing 111

Dealer World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Central to this process is the use of encryption in safeguarding customer data in automotive retail to avoid privacy breaches, and how dealerships can implement encryption to protect their customers and businesses. million customers and potential buyers in North America. This method is more secure for data transmission.

Retail 89

Retail Customer Automotive Dealerships 89

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This meant buyers couldn’t see models on individual dealer sites or on platforms like Autotrader and Cars.com. Ford’s Mike O’Brien, senior director of retail network and sales strategy, pointed out that the goal was always to improve the customer experience.

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Networking Retail Dealerships Customer 98

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. To access The Kerrigan Index, click here.

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Automotive Retail Sales Dealerships 88

Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This cutthroat competition between brands is great news for buyers, as it’s sparked a wave of aggressive incentives and discounts that make switching sides more tempting than ever. In addition to being available with up to a $2,000 discount, Dodge is running the National Power Dollars Retail Bonus cash scheme.

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Lessee MSRP Retail Deal 111

Carscoops

APRIL 26, 2024

During a recent three-day event in Stuttgart held for North American retailers, Mercedes executives said the brand will increase its available combustion engine and hybrid vehicle options this year and doesn’t expect the percentage of its EV sales to increase dramatically in 2024.

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Buyer MSRP Retail Customer 116

Drive.com

AUGUST 13, 2024

From a retail standpoint, we launched April 22nd, and I can’t say the numbers, but we’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the response,” he said. “I The post Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute proving popular with buyers, despite $170,000-plus price appeared first on Drive. tonne towing for the all-electric pick-up.

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Buyer Retail Bump Manufacturing 94

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.

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Customer Retail Buyer Management 65

Dealer World

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of this transaction for Ascent Automotive, having identified the ideal buyer in Jim Shorkey Auto Group that is well-positioned to uphold the strong legacy that The Friedkin Group has built for Toyota of Greensburg, said Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director at Kerrigan Advisors. times the U.S.

Automotive 75

Automotive Retail Sales Banking 75

Motor Trader

MARCH 12, 2025

The MINI Hatch had the highest profit potential in the sub -10,000 retail bracket in February, with an average retail margin of 2,050, according to Dealer Auction. The Nissan Qashqai (1,750) was the fastest seller, retailing in 28 days on average. The Peugeot 2008 (1,925) was fourth in the sub -10,000 retail bracket.

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Retail Term Buyer 52

Carscoops

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Read: Average New Car Cost $48k, But Buyers Only Want To Spend $35k While this figure is lower than December 2022’s record-setting $49,926, it’s still the highest recorded so far this year. Yes, prices are trending higher year over year, but higher incentives and discounts are bringing in buyers.”

Retail 98

Retail Deal Buyer Sales 98

Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

Currently, there are no government-backed incentives for private electric car buyers in the UK, despite the ZEV mandate requiring manufacturers to achieve a 26% EV sales mix in 2025, rising to 33% in 2026 and then in increments to 80% in 2030 when the sale of new pure-combustion cars will be banned. So hopefully we may see something.

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Sales Manufacturing Bump Retail 105

Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Skywell UK general manager, David Clark said: As a family-owned business, Bob Davies Car Sales has a long history, offering fantastic customer service, to car buyers in South Wales, and I am very pleased to welcome them to our growing network. This offer is available for a limited time.

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Networking Repairing Retail Manufacturing 85

Motor Trader

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Motorpoint Norwich, the 21st store in Motorpoint’s retail network, is set to open this Friday on Turnpike Close. Car buyers can have a vehicle from any Motorpoint store moved to Norwich free of charge. Motorpoint is offering complimentary vehicle transfers to Motorpoint Norwich until the 26th January 2025.

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Networking Retail Customer Buyer 101

Dealer World

JULY 29, 2024

Total new vehicle sales for June , including retail and non-retail transactions, were expected to reach between 1.3 This suggests that merely lowering the price does not necessarily make the vehicle more attractive to potential buyers. Inventory is growing faster for new compared with used. million and 1.2

Retail 93

Retail Management Dealerships Sales 93

AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These buyers will focus exclusively on private-party acquisitions. VETTX was intended for team use, buyers and managers using the platform without ever needing to communicate outside the application. Remember, dealerships exist to serve retail consumers.

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Management Dealerships Repairing Retail 90