Carscoops

JANUARY 19, 2024

advertisement scroll to continue On Friday, Farley promoted the decision to cut F-150 Lightning production as a demonstration of Ford’s ability to adapt to evolving market demands “We are taking advantage of our manufacturing flexibility to offer customers choices while balancing our growth and profitability.

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Autocar

APRIL 1, 2024

In the medium term, Blundell said he’d like to see BYD “established as a credible brand, with an established infrastructure and dealer network and to be part of the landscape” in the UK. “We We’re switched onto supply chain and logistics and ‘build our own’“ when it comes to components. We control what we can control,” he said.

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Car Examer

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Financial Pressures Building innovative cars isnt cheap, and rising production costs, supply chain issues, and the need for advanced technologies have made it harder to stay competitive. Easier Maintenance and Support A unified approach might mean better service networks and streamlined maintenance, making life easier for car owners.

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Automotive Addicts

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

General Motors (GM) has finally opened up Tesla’s vast Supercharger network to its electric vehicle (EV) owners, offering access to over 17,800 charging stations across the U.S. Priced at $225, the adapter isn’t being handed out for free, unlike Ford’s free rollout to its customers. and Canada.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 26, 2024

Additionally, they express reservations about the limited practicality of EVs in cold-weather conditions and describe the public charging network as ‘woefully inadequate’ for those unable to charge at home. On behalf of our customers, we ask that you pause on the electric vehicle mandate.

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Motor Trader

JULY 30, 2024

GSF Car Parts has expanded its network with New Branches in Chessington and Stockport. The Chessington branch spans 6,422 sq ft and supports the network with four new vans and three bikes. There are plans to expand this fleet as the customer base grows. As it stands, the new branch employs 16 staff members.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2024

It plays a pivotal role in areas such as vehicle design, testing, autonomous vehicles, and the development of low emission and electric vehicles, ultimately leading to improved sustainability, supply chain management, quality, productivity, marketing strategies, and dealership placement within the industry.

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Drive.com

APRIL 19, 2024

The business operates 24/7 around Melbourne and its surrounds, and customers can choose a subscription service that starts from $5.50 The two entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to share their personal opinions on the environmental debate around electric car production and its supply-chain impacts.

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Autocar

JUNE 9, 2024

Electrification poses both challenges and opportunities for the world of aftersales, as we discovered in a recent webinar with Ford, Hendy and Keyloop From servicing and repairs to customer care and warranty work, aftersales is the margin-rich lifeblood for dealerships and their in-house service teams.

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Motor Trader

MAY 28, 2024

The company said that despite high inflation and supply chain issues it had benefited from steady growth and consumer demand but was impacted by falling used car values late in the year. “We In May 2023 it closed its Diss branch as part of the Ford network rationalisation with all staff offered positions at Ipswich or Lowestoft.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This steadfast inclination towards in-person interaction signifies the intrinsic emotional connection that customers seek when purchasing vehicles. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have emerged as game-changing tools, empowering marketers to optimize advertising performance and target customers more effectively.

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Motor Trader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The company, which has 190 outlets in the UK and Ireland, employing 2,800 staff, took over the 500,000 sq ft facility in Wolverhampton in May, and will serve as the central logistics hub, modernising GSFs supply chain infrastructure and streamlining delivery processes into its 194-strong national branch network.

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AutoSuccessOnline

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit Series is back, poised to bring together leading automotive, powersport, bus, truck, construction and agricultural OEMs, parts and equipment suppliers, their retailers, dealers, distributors, logistics and services providers for networking, benchmarking and insights. Set to take place on Oct.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JULY 1, 2024

Meanwhile, David Sickels, Babcox Media editor, will delve into the aftermarket and the significant contributions of independent companies within the supply chain. He’ll travel the country to chart the history of the aftermarket, the key players, and the processes involved in manufacturing automotive parts.

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Autocar

MARCH 3, 2025

Ive spent more than 30 years in this business as an engineer, mostly in this company, and Ive learned you need to create a network of people that work extremely close together: no silos, no hierarchy. Conservative S-Class customers in Europe think differently. Theywant bells and whistles on the digital side,says Schfer.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

However, with the current erratic economy brought on by the vagaries of supply chain disruptions and the looming labor strikes, embracing the power of data can be the difference between success and struggle for dealerships. Utilizing data can considerably streamline the process of ordering custom work trucks.

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Drive.com

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s the same process used by world-leading battery recycler, Nevada-based Redwood Materials, which has a 95 per cent recovery claim of materials it resupplies to customers in the US. The new battery recycling plant strengthens the role of the Mercedes-Benz production network with vehicle and drivetrain plants in Europe.”

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Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Car dealerships are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals in part because they handle sensitive customer data, high-value transactions and operate with complex supply chain networks. Dealerships should assess partners based on their track record in safeguarding customer data and managing cyber security incidents.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Each block in the chain contains a list of transactions, a timestamp, and a cryptographic hash of the previous block, ensuring that once data is recorded, it cannot be altered without consensus from all network participants.

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Motor Trader

MAY 31, 2024

We look for partners that have long-term commitment in their customers, their products and their markets. The footfall in the large shopping centre makes it the perfect location for attracting prospective customers. “We We were in discussions with BYD about our network, we were working with offerings in Manchester and Birmingham.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced automotive landscape, emerging technologies are reshaping how dealerships operate and connect with customers. Charging Infrastructure: Check local initiatives to learn about the evolution of charging stations—this can impact customer decisions.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JULY 11, 2024

Central Dispatch is thelogistics marketplace driving our clients’ businesses,” said Joe Kichler, vice president of logistics at Cox Automotive. Central Dispatch’s private marketplace solution automates key processes such as negotiations and dispatching, increasing efficiencies for large shippers.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 20, 2024

Unlike outdated online platforms that mirrored print catalogs and failed to capture the nuances of work truck configurations, modern data-driven systems empower both dealers and customers with a more intuitive and tailored approach to vehicle selection. Utilizing data can considerably streamline the process of ordering custom work trucks.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 14, 2025

There were a wide range of driving factors behind these and other mergers and acquisitions.Some parties had reached the end of the road, others were looking to improve their geographical footprint, access technology and knowhow, or address a broader range of customer segments. They are right to be concerned.

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Fladco

JULY 5, 2024

It directly impacts profits, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Adapting to these local dynamics will ensure that dealerships meet customer demands efficiently. By recognizing customer preferences and purchasing behavior patterns, dealerships can fine-tune their marketing and sales approaches.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This isn't sci-fi; it's what custom GPTs , or Generative Pre-trained Transformers, are bringing to the automotive world today. In an industry as competitive as auto sales, using custom GPTs is like adding a powerful engine under the hood of your marketing strategy. And when it comes to video content?

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Dealership Valuations

MARCH 27, 2023

In this article, we explore the potential impact of cyber leaks on your supply chain processes, customer retention, employee turnover, and social marketing strategies, all of which ultimately affect the value of your dealership. The post production supply chain is a crucial aspect of any dealership’s operations.

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Autocar

APRIL 4, 2024

That was achievable during the post-Covid supply chain shortages, when no one could build enough cars to meet demand, thereby raising average selling prices. To facilitate its plan, Nissan needs strong customer acceptance for its new EVs in the shift to electric.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This means that the average number of franchise points per OEM brand is just under 8, which qualifies in my book as deserving a ‘seat at the table’ in any debate about changes in the network. Customer satisfaction numbers are easily (and usually) manipulated and often do not reflect what is actually important to customers.

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Autocar

JANUARY 31, 2024

Although RoO has been in play for petrol and diesel-engined cars since 2021, it will present particular problems for electric vehicles due to their more complex, still-evolving supply chain. It’s thought that up to five years is needed to construct the gigafactories needed, as well as a fully functioning distribution and supply chain.”

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The impact of strikes also has an impact on the supply chain overall, including the production of parts needed to recondition/repair vehicles. Paring down your Corolla levels to match your targeted supply will help create a sense of urgency for customers. But the supply of in-demand vehicles is tight.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JUNE 28, 2024

Formation of Joint Ventures entails a careful merging of expertise, technologies, and financial resources to achieve mutual goals that benefit both parties, as well as their customers. By combining their technologies, distribution networks, and market presence, they have strengthened their overall market influence.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Dealership owners and sales managers know all too well the challenges of connecting customers with their dream cars in a crowded market. With an ability to provide personalized inventory recommendations based on real-time data and customer preferences , they offer a solution that's as efficient as it is exciting.

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Automotive Digital Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These systems can process and analyze customer data, past purchases, browsing history, and even social media interactions to predict consumer behavior and preferences with uncanny accuracy. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, consumers are now treated to services and offers that are custom-fit to their unique needs and desires.

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Automotive Addicts

APRIL 28, 2025

Only vehicles that cleared customs before that date will be processed and sent to dealerships marked with a sticker certifying they are free from the new tariff costs. According to a memo obtained by Automotive News, all Audi vehicles headed to the United States are currently on hold. Volkswagen Group seems to be following a similar path.

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Autocar

DECEMBER 23, 2024

He added: By uniting the strengths of both companies, we can deliver unparalleled value to customers worldwide who appreciate our respective brands. Honda and Nissan will also look to optimise their manufacturing plants and service facilities, and also to integrate their supply chain network and back-office operations.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Chinas Zeekr plans to potentially triple the size of its Australia dealer network this year to help it sell up to 10,000 vehicles in 2026. Currently we have delivered nearly 200 Zeekr Xs to the [Australian] customer, but just with some temporary showrooms its like an early-bird delivery.

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