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Citroen e C4X 2024 long-term test

Autocar

While this electric version of the C4 X has been on sale since 2022, Citroen has now also decided to bring its internal combustion equivalent to the UK this year in response to customer demand. So we plan to switch to a petrol car down the line, which should make for an interesting comparison of two comfort-driven sibling models.

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Alfa Romeo Tonale 2024 long-term test

Autocar

This enabled the Tonale to play to the crucial business car market, in which Alfa hasn't had a seat for a while now. As I've found with my last few plug-in hybrid long-term test cars, they all tend to average out at around 40mpg. That powertrain, for me, is really the sticking point with this car. It's a lovely size for it too.

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McLaren Artura 2023 long-term test

Autocar

Just delivering the Artura's engine to market, emissions-compliant and fully homologated right around the world, would have been a task to make Hercules think he'd got off lightly. When Aston tried the same, the whole thing ended up in the bin. No wonder there were teething troubles.

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Citroen C4X 2024 long-term test

Autocar

Why we ran it: To see if this electric fastback saloon can outmuscle the growing SUV market Month 1 - Month 2 - Swapping into the petrol C4 X ( Month 3 ) - Month 4 - Month 5 - Final report - Specs Life with a C4 X: final report We’ve lived with both ICE and EV versions of the C4 X. The -C4 X definitely felt its lack of a heat pump.

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Australian Government announces credit line to boost used electric-car market

Drive.com

The short-term dealer finance is only paid back once a car is sold to a customer, and is estimated will help bring 20,000 electric vehicles to Australian roads over the next two years. We want to see more electric vehicles secondhand because that’s how a lot of people will get in the market.”

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Lexus LBX 2024 long-term test

Autocar

"As the LFA showed a different side to the brand in terms of attitude and performance, the LBX will challenge the status quo and redefine what a small car can offer", apparently. The dark interior and compact dimensions probably didnt help, even though it doesnt feel cramped in terms of physical space.

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Why Customers Don’t Answer Calls and the Power of a Text-First Strategy

AutoSuccessOnline

Today’s customers are increasingly resistant to answering phone calls from businesses, especially car dealerships. To connect more effectively with potential customers, many dealerships are adopting a text-first strategy, which aligns better with modern communication habits.