CarExpert

OCTOBER 15, 2024

But we have confidence in what we are and we’ve got long-term programs with our customers.” We are very, very strict on how we manage our customers IP [Intellectual Property],” said Mr Walkinshaw. For us, you’re going to be working on products that have been developed by our customers. So, what’s next?

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Brembo has agreed to pay $405 million (~€370 million) to acquire Ohlins from Tenneco, a portfolio company of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. We welcome Öhlins to our Group as a great opportunity to expand our offerings for the automotive market. ” .

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Autocar

AUGUST 27, 2024

The electric Frontera, however, will be offered on equal terms to the petrol car. But more important, he said, is working out “how do we give customers the choice?” That list price also makes the Frontera one of the country's cheapest full-size electric cars, undercutting the likes of the MG 4 , Fiat 500 Electric and Mazda MX-30.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JULY 30, 2024

The intricacies behind converting purchased leads into tangible sales are vast but manageable when armed with the right strategies. Understanding how to evaluate and optimize these leads involves tracking key metrics such as conversion rates and customer lifetime value—details that are critical yet often overlooked in this sector.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Speaking with CarExpert in Sydney last week, Audi Australia product manager Matthew Dale said the upgraded A3 PHEV is a logical fit for the Australian market. The PHEV marks a significant step in terms of the electrification of that model platform. PHEVs are quite intuitive in terms of the user case.

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CarExpert

APRIL 18, 2024

Ex-Tritium employees told CarExpert earlier this year , under the condition of anonymity, that the company suffered from poor management, while its products were unreliable. Tritium was founded in 2001 in Brisbane as an engineering consulting firm, and in 2013 introduced its first DC fast charger. Issues were never resolved because of that.”

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Autocar

DECEMBER 8, 2024

GM pumped money and people into the Saturn brand but it was to no avail "Saturn is the key to General Motors long-term competitiveness, survival and success as a domestic producer, boss Roger Smith stated boldly in January 1985. The incumbent management also wanted Saturn to start doing things the conventional GM way.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

Marian Maroki : Marian recently graduated from Wayne State University, dual-majoring in global supply chain and marketing management. His focus is on future trends and customer needs, particularly in the 10-year time frame. He focuses on understanding future trends and customer needs, especially over a 10-year horizon.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and software provider Pinewood Technologies Group has entered into an advance subscription agreement with AI company Seez App Holding. Under the terms of the Agreement, Pinewood has agreed to invest $4.2 million as part of a minority investment round.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 15, 2024

Zeekr Australia managing director Connal Yan told CarExpert the recent entry of other Chinese brands has shown Australians are open to considering cars from unfamiliar brands due to their features and pricing, rather than remaining loyal to more established brands. “Of course, you can’t ignore that [need for brand recognition].

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Autocar

MARCH 1, 2024

In October 2023, Cyril Dorsaz, then principal product manager at Porsche Digital in the US, highlighted the downside of Apple CarPlay, telling Ars Technica: "You have to switch back and forth to control some features around media, for example, some more specific features around climate.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 12, 2025

In terms of the auto industry, it’s forcing around a dozen ships transporting new vehicles to either remain idle outside ports on Australians eastern seaboard or be rerouted to unaffected ports at different parts of the country, causing knock-on effects due to their delayed return and restocking at departure ports.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) represents the next frontier of transformation, providing car dealerships with powerful tools to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and increase sales. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is leading the way in transforming how dealerships interact with customers and market their services.

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Dealerships Finance Pre-Qualify Finance Rate 105

Carscoops

JANUARY 4, 2025

Specifically, two customers in the U.S. managed to purchase technically new examples of long-dead Dodge models—zombie cars, if you will. Dodge also managed to sell three Darts in 2023 , which raises even more questions about the kind of discounts these things must have had.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

“The number of competitors in the market: UK and US, 42 [and] 40, depending on the data source that you look at, some say 53, but it’s moving, dynamic,” Andrew Humberstone, managing director for Nissan Oceania, told Australian media. But most importantly, the customer. The customer whose residual value crashed.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 5, 2024

With industry-wide shifts to EVs, legacy automakers might struggle to remain competitive long term. It would be a remarkable feat if they manage to pull it off. It’s a radical strategy, and it remains to be seen whether customers will embrace the change.

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Call Revu

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

by CallRevu Where and When to Meet Customers It’s long been known that the holiday season is one of the most popular for car buyers and, therefore, one of the busiest times for dealerships. This is increasingly important as of late, when customers expect such cross-channel consistency. So why miss the chance to make the most of it.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Thunder brings a tougher look but remains mostly unchanged in terms of extra capability, with a steel bull bar, fender flares and a sports bar the key additions. “I hope they’re ready for the answer – the D-Max Blade has been developed specifically for those Australians who like to go their own way.”

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Carscoops

JUNE 21, 2024

Spain managed to buck the trend, with an increase of 3.4 Analysts say that a downturn in EV sales is to blame for the short-term drop in registrations. Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares said that, while the company remains committed to BEVs, it will continue offering customers other powertrains. percent, 4.3 percent in France.

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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. Here are some metrics to determine when optimizing your dealership operations: Inventory management metrics ensure youre stocking the right vehicles at the right time.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

There’s something happening at Direct Nissan in Mississauga now that Greg Carrasco has joined the dealership as managing partner. Following some more meetings, Raymond, who is also President of Erinwood Ford and has been in the automotive business 35 years, offered Carrasco a chance to become managing partner. There aren’t any.

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Autocar

MAY 30, 2024

Citroën is confident that the relatively small range of the new C3 will be plenty, as project manager Guillaume Noël explained: “In the B-segment, we want to keep it simple. We know that, on average, most of our customers do less than 80km [50 miles] per day, and I’m sure that, even in cold weather, we will be able to meet that requirement.”

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s a busy space to be operating in, but Deepal Australia general manager Cormac Caffola says that the brand has a few strategies to catch the eye of Australian motorists. The mid-sized SUV will compete with the likes of the upcoming Xpeng G6 , BYD Sealion 7 and Leapmotor C10 , in addition to the best-selling Tesla Model Y.

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Networking Retail Deal Technology 105

Carscoops

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ford managed to move 478,326 units in the third quarter of 2024, excluding Lincoln, which reflects a slight dip of 0.4 increase, driven by renewed customer interest. Ford delivered 478,326 units (-0.4%) in Q3 2024, or 504,039 (+0.7%) including Lincoln. The Ranger (+110%) and F-150 Lightning (+105%) saw the largest sales gains.

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Sales Management Term Customer 105

Autocar

JANUARY 27, 2025

He said: Three or four years ago it was not obvious, choosing between mild, full, plug-in hybrid or pure-EV - there were a lot of different ways to manage your engine line-up. I think that in the short term we will really be focused on hybrid and pure-BEV cars, he added.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The SMMT has called on the government to do more to make EVs more appealing to van customers, including keeping the PIVG after it’s due to expire next year, slash VAT on public EV charging to match home rates and improve the charging infrastructure. in the first half of the year, according to the ACEA. Claimed range is up to 280 miles.

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Dealer World

JANUARY 23, 2025

Harper will lead strategic initiatives to build new partnerships, strengthen customer engagement, and drive revenue growth, leveraging his extensive experience in financial services, fintech, and credit union sectors. "We We are pleased to welcome Chris to CULA, said CULA President, Ken Sopp. offering leasing. Harper holds a B.S.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In the heart of Floodwood, Minnesota, car dealerships stand to gain more than just sales from digital marketing; they can significantly enhance their visibility, customer engagement, and overall growth. Building a strong social media presence fosters trust and maintains relationships with customers both old and new.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A Coupe-SUV Was Under Consideration While recently speaking with Car Sales , Mazda’s development program manager for the CX-60 and CX-80, Kohei Shibata, revealed that the team had heated discussions about giving the CX-60 and CX-70 a sleeker, coupe-inspired roofline. Confused yet? You’re not alone.

Dealerships 105

Dealerships Customer Marketing Development 105

Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By focusing on local SEO , targeted advertising, and effective customer engagement, dealerships can significantly improve visibility and increase sales. This process involves: Keyword Research: Identifying the most relevant and frequently searched terms. Technical SEO: Fixing website issues that affect search performance.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The 60 per cent increase in production numbers over the LaFerrari is taking into account the massive change in terms of well-heeled collectors during the last decade. “I would answer in a different way, which is the big problem we have today is to manage clients that didn’t get an allocation.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While recently speaking with members of the Australian media, local Kia general manager of marketing Dean Norbiato said surveys sent out about the Tasman since its unveiling show there’s been a shift in how people feel about it. We’ve done some customer research as well.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It helps enhance your dealerships visibility on search engines when potential customers are looking for services nearby. Tailoring these keywords to reflect local search terms will improve your chances of ranking higher in search results and attracting relevant traffic.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With a population that appreciates the value of quality vehicles, dealerships in this area have a unique opportunity to leverage digital strategies to enhance their visibility and grow their customer base. With careful management, PPC advertising can lead to a significant increase in inquiries and showroom visits.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Or how his team handles high-end customer relationships, by for instance putting on go-karting nights rather than formal showroom dinners for Bugatti clients; or even to contextualise the way the Chinese government deals with EV uptake in its country, versus the UK Governments tribulations with the current trajectory of the Zero Emission Mandate.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With the right digital marketing strategies, dealerships can enhance their visibility, connect with potential customers, and ultimately drive sales growth. Digital marketing not only helps dealerships attract new customers but also fosters relationships with existing ones.

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Dealerships Marketing Management Customer 52

Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By targeting niche keyword phrases such as “car dealerships near Phillipsville” or “best used cars in Humboldt County,” dealerships can improve their rankings in search engine results pages, capturing the attention of potential customers actively searching for vehicles.

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