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APRIL 24, 2025

The First 10 Minutes: What to Say (and Not Say) When a Buyer Walks In Those first 10 minutes with a buyer are make-or-break. Top salespeople know that improving your car dealership sales process isnt about saying moreits about saying the right things at the right time. Because customers form opinions fast.

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Autocar

APRIL 7, 2025

Blue Oval to give all EV buyers free home chargers as it aims to remove concerns about EV switch Ford UK believes the launch of the new Puma Electric can prompt buyers of its existing vehicles to make the switch to electric, and is launching a new range of incentives to help buyers do so.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 9, 2025

The Mahindra Pik up ranks inside the South African Top 10 for the first time 49,493 new vehicles found a buyer in South Africa in March, a fantastic 12.5% Dealer sales account for 86.8% of sales at 42,953 units, with rental agencies at 7.3% year-on-year gain marking a 6th consecutive month in positive. and government at 3.5%.

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CarExpert

MAY 11, 2025

The SU7 Ultra went on sale in China in February 2025, ahead of first domestic-market customer deliveries in April, and Xiaomi plans to export the first examples from 2027, to overseas markets that may include Australia.

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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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Carscoops

JANUARY 6, 2025

Nissan’s 2024 sales gains prove affordable sedans still matter in a crowded SUV market. Infiniti’s decline shows how outdated luxury strategies no longer resonate with buyers today. Weak sales of Rogue and Armada expose critical flaws in Nissan’s current SUV strategy. This represents a modest 2.8%

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

However, despite the intense regulatory focus on how dealers conduct finance sales, the explanation of available finance packages was rated by buyers as the least important consideration of the eight. Other key deciders included the mechanical standard of vehicles and cleanliness of vehicles. day improvement on stock turn.

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CarExpert

MARCH 4, 2025

According to VFACTS figures supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), a total of 96,710 vehicles were delivered in February 2025 after Tesla and Polestar sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council are included. Electric vehicle (EV) sales plunged by 43.8 Sales by region Includes Tesla and Polestar sales.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Chinese brand BYD started 2025 as it had finished last year with the strongest performance of any brand, up 550% to 1,614 car sales. In second place was EV maker, Geely-owned Polestar which saw sales rise 216% to 756 units for the month. for the month to hit 1,62 sales while Genesis saw sales rise 46.8%

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

BMW’s Q3 China sales slid 30 percent and its fancy Beijing Xingdebao 5S store was forced to close. Other high-end Western brands like Porsche have also watched China sales tank. Premium European automakers are shelling out millions of Euros to keep their dealers alive in a tough Chinese car market.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Porsche’s sales in China dropped 29% during the first nine months of 2024. Sales slipped 2% in 2022 but were still strong at 93,286 units, again beating out Europe where 92,197 cars were sold over the same period. Things are even worse this year, as sales dropped 29% through the first nine months.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 11, 2025

The Skoda Elroq is among the 10 favourite cars of German private buyers in April. 81,557 new cars were sold to Germany private buyers in April for a 33.6% private sales ratio (PSR). Year-to-date, private sales are up 3.1% Like last month, the Fiat Duacto is the favourite of private buyers with a 55.2% a year ago.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Porsche sales tanked 28 percent in China in 2024 and Taycan deliveries almost halved in the year. But now local car buyers are increasingly rejecting long-established European brands in favor of domestically-produced, Chinese-branded cars. seconds faster than the previous record holder, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.

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Carscoops

APRIL 14, 2025

drop in Q1 sales. Sales of EVs were up 11.4% Sales of EVs were up 11.4% Gas-powered cars even saw some love, as buyers rushed to lock in purchases before incentives or prices changed. drop, totaling just 8,553 sales. Its Kia sibling dropped from fifth to eighth, as sales fell 24.1% 6 despite a modest 5.1%

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Private EV sales slump has meant fewer people buying home wallboxes Major charging firms face uncertainty as ZEV mandate review brings potentially bleak p One of the UKs largest charger companies is facing a fight for its future, after the slowdown in EV take up wiped more than 10 million from its market value overnight.

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Carscoops

MAY 2, 2025

Sales of the K4 have also jumped, with 50,100 finding new homes already this year. Kia has also reported strong sales of the Sportage, Telluride, and Carnival. Recent sales data shows that if a brand can build a sharp-looking, well-priced sedan, buyers are still eager to show up.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2025

North American dealers express concern over the viability of their network amid declining sales. This shift comes as the brand struggles to revive its North American dealer network, which has been severely impacted by sluggish sales. “We’ve got 110 dealers in our U.S.

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CarExpert

MARCH 31, 2025

Likewise, PHEV sales have risen from less than 1.0 However, EV sales are slowing down, with 9516 deliveries in the first two months of 2025, a decrease of 36.6 Given the scheme is still running for EVs, its possible potential PHEV buyers will now look to go all-electric due to the FBT savings. per cent of the market to almost 2.0

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

The Skoda Elroq is the third most popular vehicle with German private buyers in May. Sales to private customers in Germany are up 2.5% Private Sales Ratio (PSR) vs. 32.5% Previous month: Germany private sales April 2025: Fiat Ducato repeats at #1, Skoda Elroq in Top 10 Full May 2025 Top 333 All models ranking below.

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Carscoops

MARCH 6, 2025

The scammer posed as a French dealer, offering the nonexistent hypercar for sale. Rogers, playing the part of an exclusive dealer, claimed to have an allocation for sale. More: Facebook Marketplace Scam Leaves Ram Buyer With Stolen Truck Surrounded By Cops And Out $28,000 Instead, Mente heard from the U.S.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 29, 2025

Kia sales are up 64.6% 25,405 new vehicles found a buyer in the United Arab Emirates in April, that's a splendid 22.8% year-on-year in April. year-on-year surge. The year-to-date tally is now up 10.5% to 106,459. Toyota (+23.8%) follows the market to 25.3% share, now selling more than double #2 Niss

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CarExpert

APRIL 8, 2025

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales continue to grow in Australia, outpacing the growth shown by hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. Strong sales of the Shark 6 and Sealion 6 PHEVs helped offset drops for BYD’s electric models. per cent increase on the same period last year.

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Dealer World

JUNE 3, 2025

Often associated solely with sales or advertising automation, machines are increasingly being used to optimize back-end dealership strategies in areas like inventory allocation, pricing, merchandising, and aged inventory management. Machines are changing that.

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Carscoops

APRIL 2, 2025

Dodge sold more discontinued Chargers and Challengers than its new Charger EV in Q1 Charger Daytona EV averaged just 22 sales a day across the entire United States. Dodge’s total sales dropped 49% in Q1, with every model posting significant declines. That’s more than five times the sales of the new EV this year.

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AutoDealer Today

JUNE 12, 2025

Experian’s AutoCheck vehicle history reports offered by Kelley Blue Book combine provide detailed insights Experian is already delivering to car buyers and sellers for more efficient decision-making. For more information about Experian AutoCheck offered by Kelley Blue Book, contact your Kelley Blue Book or AutoTrader sales representative.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hybrid vehicle sales grew 20.9 EV sales dropped by 5.9 percent in a year when total sales edged up by 0.8 EV sales dropped by 5.9 percent in a year when total sales edged up by 0.8 Sales of non-pluggable, electrically assisted cars jumped 20.9 percent slice of the sales pie, compared with 33.3

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JUNE 3, 2025

New car sales in Taiwan are off a devastating -23.1% This mediocre result is attributed by the local specialised press to a wait-and-see attitude by car buyers amidst the uncertain tariff situation. First Taiwanese Top 10 finish for the Toyota Alphard. year-on-year in May to 31,910 units. to 164,647.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 13, 2025

The electric Taycan sales dropped by 49%, while the 718 lineup saw a 15% increase. Porsche has released its global sales results for 2024, reporting 310,718 vehicle deliveries, a 3% decline compared to 2023. On the flip side, the fully electric Taycan struggled to find buyers, with sales nearly halving compared to the previous year.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 7, 2025

BMW of North America has wrapped up 2024 with strong sales momentum, reporting a record 371,346 units sold in the US market, a 2.5% Despite being BMW M’s flagship and its only standalone model, the XM has failed to gain traction among American buyers. On the opposite end, the 3 Series saw a notable drop, with sales falling 7.8%

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

27,985 new light vehicles found a buyer in the United Arab Emirates in October, a solid 10.9% The Nissan Patrol is the 2nd best-selling car in the UAE in October. year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is up by a similarly robust 10.2% to 250,834. Market leader Toyota (+3.9%) can't catch u

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

132,961 new light vehicles found a buyer in Kuwait in 2024, stable year-on-year at -0.6% The Ford Territory is the 2nd best-selling vehicle in Kuwait in 2024. Discover close to 20 years of Kuwait Historical Data here. to 132,961 units. Toyota (-14.9%) once again trails the market to see its share th

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Mercedes sales are up 46.3% 4,059 new cars found a buyer in Luxembourg in May, a solid 5.5% Previous month: Luxembourg April 2025: Peugeot, Mercedes, Audi stand out One year ago: Sales back in negative (-12.6%), BMW (+13.3%) catches up on Volkswagen (+1.8%) Full May 2025 Top 51 All brands ranking below. year-on-year in May.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

67,923 new vehicles found a buyer in Saudi Arabia in January, a solid 7.7% The Mazda6 is up to #5 in Saudi Arabia in January. year-on-year increase. Toyota (+8%) matches the market and continues to be well ahead of its competitors at 28.5% The rest of the Top 6 all brilliantly lodge double-di

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Best Selling Cars Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in Muscat Toyota Hilux in Bidiyah Toyota Land Cruiser 70 pickup in Bidiyah The first thing to do when arriving is to check whether the cars on the road match the sales charts. These three models combined account for exactly one third of all cars finding a buyer last year.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

found buyer in Pakistan in April, a vigorous +35% year-on-year lift. Year-to-date, sales are up 28.4% According to local manufacturers association PAMA, 14,786 new locally assembled vehicles hit Pakistani roads in May. We remain however well below the May 2022 result of 22,893.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lightning sales are up 86 percent this year, but Tesla’s Cybertruck has proved more popular with buyers. Sales of the electric truck climbed 86 percent in the first nine months of this year versus the same period in 2023, although things weren’t perfect.

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Carscoops

MARCH 13, 2025

Interested buyers can also get a $500 referral credit from another Lucid owner. However, its premium price tag is enough to send many buyers looking for a less wallet-punishing alternative. In addition, those who select a Lucid Air Pure from the existing inventory at a sales studio will receive an additional $2,000 on-site bonus.

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