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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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 24, 2025

When a sales lead comes to a dealership, what happens? According to the latest study from sales intelligence software provider Foureyes, almost half the time its mishandled. of sales leads were mishandled a term Foureyes used to include missed calls, leads that didnt get logged, lapsed follow-up and other issues and 14.1%

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Auto Alert

MARCH 13, 2025

What Every First-Time Car Buyer Wishes Their Dealer Knew A first time car buyer has unique needs. Many first-time buyers enter the dealership with enthusiasm but often leave feeling uncertain or pressured. Walking into a dealership, they may feel bombarded with information, jargon, and sales pitches they dont fully understand.

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Carscoops

APRIL 1, 2025

General Motors is off to a strong 2025 with sharply rising overall sales in the USA. sales are up 16.7 GMC isn’t far behind in terms of momentum, climbing 17.6 percent thanks to solid truck and SUV sales. percent so far with 25,856 sales. GM US SALES 2025 Q1 25 Q1 24 Diff. percent from last year.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 4, 2025

New car sales in March rose 12.4% and there was also a recovery in private buyer uptake following last years lacklustre performance, with a 14.5% business sales were flat (-(-0.3%). Sales of BEVs were also pulled forward by consumers buying in March ahead of the VED Expensive Car Supplement , which came into effect on 1 April.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 10, 2025

The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has said sales are down 9.9% Alan Gall, SMTA chief executive, said: “On the surface, Scotlands vehicle sales for February have Scotland as an outlier compared with the rest of the UK, however it does not take too much investigation to see this is only a small part of the story.

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Autocar

APRIL 4, 2025

Sales rose 43% year on year in March as buyers raced to beat the 'luxury tax' on 40k-plus cars Uptake of electric cars massively increased in the UK in March, a bumper month for new car sales but the industry has warned the growth is unsustainable without proper support for consumers to make the switch. A significant 14.5%

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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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CarExpert

APRIL 14, 2025

Sales of used cars have grown for the third straight month in Australia, finally creeping back above the 200,000 mark after a period of decline. March also marked a noticeable shift in buyer behaviour, with the average days to sell climbing to 51.3 Model Sales (March 2025) Change from February Average days to sell Ford Ranger 5271 +13.4%

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AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Customers often associate unsolicited calls with unwanted sales pitches or scams. 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.

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Carscoops

MARCH 24, 2025

Rewind the clock to early 2024 and Tesla’s European arm was basking in the glory of becoming the best-selling electric brand in the region for the whole of 2023, and the first company to put an EV – the Model Y – on top of the the overall sales chart. And it’s only just started. The German brand’s ID.4

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 3, 2025

In today’s competitive digital advertising landscape, automotive dealerships are evaluating various platforms to maximize their sales conversions. They can leverage keywords to bid on search terms, making their ads appear on the search engine results page whenever someone searches for related car queries.

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Car Examer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The UKs charging network is still patchy, with not enough rapid chargers in key locations, and thats putting off a lot of potential buyers. Mixed Messages from the Government First, it was a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales. Theyre Expensive Even with grants, EVs are often out of reach for the average buyer.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Sales of ICE-powered vehicles may drop by as much as 10% in 2025. In just a few years, the world’s largest car market has flipped the script on internal combustion engines, with sales of EVs, plug-in hybrids , and hybrids chipping away at the dominance of traditional gas-powered cars. million in 2033. The winners?

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Autocar

APRIL 7, 2025

Figures seen by MG show that retail sales of electric cars were up 59% in the first two months of the year, compared with 40% for the EV market overall. The other big driver of EV fleet sales has been Motability, the charity that supplies cars to disabled people in return for their weekly mobility allowance. s Target Price.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

A new report says the 2025 Honda Civic offers the best long-term value of any new vehicle. If you’re the kind of buyer who likes to get maximum bang-per-buck and keeps a car for the long haul, make your next purchase Japanese. The study looked at new-cars prices and the longevity of those models to calculate a lifetime cost.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In a world where most car buyers begin their journey with an online search, having a strong presence on search engines is essential for dealerships looking to increase sales in 2025. Think of it as tuning into a conversation; when you know what your potential buyers are saying, you can engage with them more effectively.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 25, 2025

Rival AMG downsized its C63 to four cylinders, putting some potential buyers off. Reports suggest Mercedes’ decision to downsize its C63 from a V8 to an inline four also downsized the model’s fan base and sales. And that might placate buyers if the RS’s total power figures don’t quite match the AMG’s.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Ever since 2020, when then prime minister Boris Johnson first outlined plans to ban the sale of new non-zero emission cars from 2030 onwards, there has been more confusion than clarity. For car buyers, this huge dollop of uncertainty has left many unsure what they should buy, or when. Please explain your answer.

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Call Revu

APRIL 4, 2025

by CallRevu When it comes to a sales pipeline, not all consumers (and potential customers) are created equal. There are those who are just browsing, those who have a genuine intent to buy, and those determined to walk out with a new carits your sale to lose! But of course, TFM says, its not all about the technology.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Despite an 11% drop in sales last year to 15,383 units, the all-electric German SUV has won over its owners, outscoring many more popular EVs in terms of overall satisfaction. While 69% of first-time BEV buyers did receive some education, greater efforts can be made and this could boost ownership satisfaction.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 18, 2025

climbed close to record highs last month, largely fueled by a surge in luxury car sales to close out 2024. With consumer confidence seemingly buoyed by the post-election optimism, buyers flocked to dealerships, ready to spend. of monthly industry sales, according to Cox Automotive. monthly and 3.6% year-over-year to $54,822.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Fiat Panda sales crash -17.6% 124,806 new cars found an Italian buyer in July, a 4.7% Local association UNRAE predicts a Full Year 2024 tally at 1,620,000 sales, up 3.4% Local association UNRAE predicts a Full Year 2024 tally at 1,620,000 sales, up 3.4% Private sales advance 14.2% in July at 4,292 sales.

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Automotive Addicts

MARCH 18, 2025

The breakthrough could be a game-changer for EV adoption, addressing one of the biggest concerns for potential buyers: long charging times. While Chinese drivers have already embraced EVs at an impressive ratebattery-electric and hybrid vehicle sales surged 40% in 2023this new charging technology could accelerate the shift even further.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JULY 3, 2024

It’s a great month for new car sales in Italy, up 15% year-on-year to 160,046 units. However these incentives were spent in just 9 hours so many potential buyers didn’t benefit from them. However these incentives were spent in just 9 hours so many potential buyers didn’t benefit from them. to 42,779 and 26.5%

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

While rivals like the Toyota Tacoma saw a dip in sales for 2024, the Frontier actually gained ground, posting a 17 percent increase. Buyers can’t find one with turbochargers or a supercharger either. The steering is very heavy compared to every other truck on sale today. There isn’t a hybrid version of the Frontier.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Interest rates on these loans will be up to five percentage points lower than standard rates, which the government says could save EV buyers more than $8000 for a $40,000 loan with a seven-year term. It comes as EV sales growth has slowed in Australia following a bumper couple of years. Browse now. per cent in a market up by 1.7

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Based on 2023 sales figures, the merged Honda-Nissan entity would be the world’s third largest automaker by volume. The combined sales of 7.35 Honda’s motorcycle business, strength in hybrid power, and comfortable position in the US market, especially with private buyers, have helped it weather the storm so far.

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Dealer World

APRIL 10, 2025

of new auto sales nationally, from 22.6% Additionally, lease terms and payments are decreasing across all risk segments, further enhancing affordability and accessibility for a wider range of buyers. In 2024, vehicle leasing rose to 24.5% in 2023 and 17.2%

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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. “Test drives sell cars. They always have done and always will do.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

But theyre a short-term fix for a bigger issue self-reliance. 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.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 20, 2025

Toyota had a busy 2024 in Australia, with the Japanese auto giant surpassing previous record sales and finding new homes for the 241,296 new cars it sold last year. As a reference, the Camry ranked first in terms of the sub-$60,000 medium passenger car segment sales, accruing 15,401 units sold in 2024.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

121,666 new cars found a buyer in Italy in September, a disappointing -10.7% Private sales resist better than the market at -4% to 78,628 and 64% share vs. 59.1% Long term leases are in bad shape too at -24.9% Short-term rentals edge down -6.9% Finally company sales drop -10.2% Finally company sales drop -10.2%

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Auto Alert

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here, we explore dealership metrics to monitor and take action on to achieve higher sales, better customer service, and exponential dealership growth. Why Metrics Matter Tracking the right metrics ensures that every part of your dealershipselling cars, marketing new inventory, or providing exceptional after-sales serviceperforms at its peak.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 11, 2025

With a 25% tariff being imposed on all imported vehicles, dealer principals must rethink their long-term strategies. Would a family succession plan ensure long-term success? Buyers will scrutinize profit trends over the last 12-24 months while considering proforma driven evaluations to determine the market value of an acquisition.

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Jazel Auto

MARCH 27, 2025

Social Media and Email Marketing Omnichannel marketing extends to using social media and email to engage potential buyers. cars they viewed or promotions they clicked on), you can send personalized offers and content that guide them toward a sale. Post-Purchase Experience: The omnichannel approach doesnt stop after a sale.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 25, 2025

After years of positioning itself just out of the spotlight, it’s hoping the 2025 QX80 might be the vehicle that convinces affluent buyers to look its way. To combine athleticism and comfort in a way that turns heads and wins over luxury buyers. Those figures are perfectly passable for just about any car on sale today.

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