Carscoops

JUNE 13, 2024

Infiniti wants to increase its market share, luring back previous customers that fled to Lexus and Acura. The luxury brand is also targeting a more affluent type of customer, starting with the Infiniti QX80. To achieve their goals, Infiniti is targeting a new type of customer: those with substantial disposable income.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 6, 2024

As the 3G network is shutting down in Australia, is anything going to happen to your car? Ahead of Telstra and Optus’s axing of its 3G mobile network in the country – due to begin at the end of August – a vast majority of drivers are unsure of what this could mean for their cars. We spoke to various brands to find out.

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Motor Trader

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Nissan GB has appointed Matt Duncan as its new network development and customer quality director. He said: “I am very excited to be rejoining the team at NMGB to lead the evolution of our network and customer quality strategy.

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Fladco

MARCH 20, 2024

In the rapidly evolving auto dealership industry, delivering outstanding customer service has emerged as a paramount strategy for differentiation and growth. The implications of this dynamic environment are clear—dealerships must prioritize every customer interaction, turning it into an opportunity for excellence. A study by J.D.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 22, 2024

Boyle said that, “the best companies are going to understand that they need to navigate the near term but stay focused… on what is an unequivocal electrification future. “We can see the difference between near-term angst and the long- term electrified future,” Boyle told Auto News.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ford terminated more than 50 retail dealers in January as part of its restructuring of the network. Back in 2020 Ford announced that it was going to reduce its network of sales outlets in half over the next five years. Light commercial vehicle sales have been growing in importance for the network and Ford.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The carmaker isn’t just consolidating its network of dealers but will also optimize its local investments, abandoning areas where it can’t achieve long-term profitability and doubling down on regions that perform well, including Shanghai and Beijing. It is only sensible to adjust the dealer network respectively.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 29, 2024

Matt Wrankmore will fill the role of Head of Garage Network at the business, following his promotion from Senior Operations Manager. Our leadership team is already making great progress on our strategy for the short- and long-term future of FixMyCar.” FixMyCar has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team.

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Autocar

JANUARY 7, 2024

Speaking to Autocar at the site’s launch, Gridserve CEO Toddington Harper said: “Our goal is to give people confidence to charge on the motorway network as quickly as they possibly can with a minimum of six high-powered chargers. “We I would say we're already exceeding that, certainly in terms of power.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JULY 1, 2024

In this AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight, Brian Ankney hosts Tim Whalen from Voss Auto Network and Greg Uland from Reynolds to discuss the challenges and solutions for technician turnover in car dealerships. Tim shares Voss Auto Network’s successful strategy of developing their own technicians instead of hiring externally.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are becoming game-changers for predicting customer behavior in the automotive industry. To keep up, one needs to understand how AI pulls insights from oceans of data—social media chatter, purchase histories, and beyond—to predict what customers want before even they know it themselves.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

The Women Automotive Network is a global community of 39,000 from 108 countries. 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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CarExpert

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Leapmotor is launching in Australia in November, and the electric vehicle (EV) brand plans to sell its vehicles predominantly through the Stellantis Australia dealer network. The customer is going to have needs after they buy too, and they want to have a place that they trust, they come back to. MORE: Everything Leapmotor C10

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The new Subaru Forester e-BOXER is now available to order through the manufacturers UK dealer network. The significant advances in this new generation of Forester, particularly in terms of refinement and technology, come at a perfect time as we continue to strengthen our presence in the UK market.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

” Nissan is not only the third largest OEM employer in Australia, but it also has the fifth biggest dealer network. “Having our own finance company and being arguably authentically Australian in terms of 91 years in the market these things give people comfort.” million components per year for global markets.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Toyota Australia said it owns the vehicle throughout the entirety of the lease – with customers eligible to upgrade or re-extend their term. It is understood that used cars under the FSL program will be re-sold by Toyota through its dealer network.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After a record year of sales in 2023, Lexus Australia is set for further growth to cater for the influx of new customers. With more new models on the horizon, Lexus is focusing on growing its dealership footprint and ensuring customers are catered for when it comes to everything from buying their vehicle through to servicing it.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Golf has an infotainment system with support for the ChatGPT AI system , the carmaker opened a dedicated artificial intelligence lab that will serve as a “globally networked competence center and incubator” for next-gen technologies. In future, we intend to simplify cooperation in organizational and cultural terms.”

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

While new brands will steal sales from existing brands, Mr Humberstone says the real victims will be customers should these upstarts fail in Australia. But most importantly, the customer. The customer whose residual value crashed. People will test and learn. Who suffers in that equation? We’re a very strong brand.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 10, 2025

Toyota has declared good old-fashioned customer service and a solid dealer footprint as the key trumpcards for carmakers in their quest to retain a strong foothold in the Australian auto market. However, I think that brands that service their customers the best are the ones that will survive in Australia.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 29, 2025

Speaking with CarExpert , Leapmotor Australia chief Andy Hoang said “for us… everything’s on the table” in terms of future products. C01 Here, Leapmotor has tapped both Stellantis existing dealer network, including Jeep outlets, plus some new partners. It’s reportedly built on the same platform as the B10.

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DealerTrack Insights

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2023 tracked more than 178,000 auto-related fraud reports last year, while identity theft reports exceeded one million. This is another area where a digital compliance solution helps safeguard the d6ealership and its customers.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 31, 2025

Dubbed the Nissan More ownership program, the extended warranty is available for both private and commercial customers, but only those who service their vehicles on schedule at a Nissan dealer, making the longer aftersales coverage a conditional warranty like Mitsubishi’s 10-year warranty.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It’s also concern about the capability of the charging network. And the network continues to grow fast, with around 2,200 new devices added in June 2024 alone. The way the network has been laid out also makes real sense. BMW has even made accessing the UK’s fast-growing charging network even easier with BMW Charging.

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Autocar

JANUARY 7, 2025

Solihull-based importer International Motors has added Xpeng to its portfolio alongside GWM , Isuzu and Subaru and will start delivering the G6 to customers this spring, with prices expected to slightly undercut those of its chief rival, the Tesla Model Y.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, came with generous tax incentives, slashed running costs and an expanding network of pumps at which you could top up. We’re sticking with LPG because it’s perfectly in line with what Dacia customers look for: easy, simple, efficient and affordable motoring,” said a spokesperson.

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Drive.com

MAY 13, 2024

Staff working on the Tesla Supercharger network have begun to be re-hired – amid criticism from customers and investors – after Elon Musk dismissed the team two weeks ago. Late last week, Musk said on X “Tesla will spend well over $500m expanding our Supercharger network to create thousands of NEW chargers this year.

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CarExpert

MAY 12, 2024

Tesla’s long-term plans for its industry-leading Supercharger stations in Australia remain under a cloud, despite work continuing on its immediate projects. Just to reiterate: Tesla will spend well over [US]$500M (A$757 million) expanding our Supercharger network to create thousands of NEW chargers this year,” Mr Musk posted.

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Carscoops

MARCH 18, 2024

In practical terms, a 2 percent reduction amounts to $700 less on a vehicle priced at $35,000. However, what could be viewed as even more audacious by Honda customers is how dealers intend to prevent any profit loss. .” According to these sources, profit margins typically range from around 4.5

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Drive.com

APRIL 12, 2024

An increasing number of Australians are seeking out chargers and that increased customer demand warrants an increase in supply.” Next System founder Daniel Bleakley told The Guardian , “Our reports show the EV-charging network is growing faster than the Australian EV fleet” 1.

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CarExpert

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“In terms of the technology that the car brings and the price point, we think that customers will see it as a really strong value proposition… but we’re not aiming to be the cheapest,” said Mr Caffola. While Deepal remains tight-lipped about S07 pricing, early indications suggest that affordability is a focus.

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CarExpert

JUNE 3, 2024

. “I think we exited April in fifth position, and we’d like to get a bit further up between our Ioniq brand and our Kona EV, so I thought if we exited the year somewhere close to 4000 to 5000 units, then we’ve done a fairly solid job both for us and network and sustainability in that pricing. We’re conscious of it.

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AutoSuccessOnline

AUGUST 16, 2024

Leasing allows customers to drive newer models with lower monthly payments and minimal maintenance concerns. This difference requires stringent credit requirements for lease customers. FS-IAC is one of the few contributory communities to leverage a robust peer-to-peer network to identify and resolve cyber threats.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, social media has become a powerful tool for automotive dealerships to engage with customers, foster loyalty, and drive sales. Understanding the Importance of Social Media Social media allows dealerships to connect with potential and existing customers where they spend a significant amount of their time.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have seen a decrease in consumer spending, tighter credit markets, and a general reluctance among customers to make major purchases With that we have seen a lot of our dealers experience declining sales, shrinking profit margins, and increased competition. This includes not only attracting customers to buy but also to sell.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you're struggling to attract potential customers or bearing the high cost of purchasing leads, we've got good news for you! Therefore, a strong social media presence can help businesses build familiarity and trust with prospective customers. Imagine a prospective customer visiting your website curiously.

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Shawn Ryder

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In today’s digital age, customer engagement is essential for automotive dealerships to thrive. The way consumers interact with brands has evolved drastically, and dealerships must adapt to these changes to capture and retain customers. Engaged customers are 23% more likely to make repeat purchases (source: Gartner ).

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