Motor Authority

APRIL 3, 2024

It's been more than two years since Chevrolet first revealed the 2024 Silverado EV, but retail customers are finally able to order the full-size electric truck in time for delivery this summer.

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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. Ford was a pioneer of Customer Marketing Areas in the late 1990s when it was the number one carmaker in terms of car sales. All but three of the dealers have retained their authorised repairer status, Ford told Motor Trader.

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AutoDealer Today

MARCH 1, 2024

To work with every type of car buyer and close every type of deal, today’s dealerships need to provide a new kind of shopping experience for their customers. In this guide, you’ll learn how personalization, less repetition, and greater price transparency can help your dealership retail smarter.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 1, 2025

Encryption serves a critical role in automotive retail today.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 3, 2025

Ford’s luxury brand reported its highest retail sales in 17 years. liter four-cylinder engine producing 250 hp (186 kW / 253 PS) and 280 lb-ft (379 Nm) of torque, 39% of customers opted for the hybrid variant. The company went on to note they achieved their best annual retail sales since 2007. 2024 Lincoln U.S.

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Carscoops

MARCH 20, 2024

Shell, the world’s second-largest fossil fuel explorer, currently operates over 46,000 retail locations globally, predominantly gas stations. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located. .

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 17, 2025

Carmakers need to get their head around that retail is important to deliver on customer experience. Customer experience is fundamental, and there is a huge fulfilment aspect to this, not just demand generation.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

Polestar has arrived in Adelaide, opening the doors to its first South Australian dealership as part of a wider retail expansion. Polestar says the new Adelaide location is part of the company’s “transition [to] a more active retail model”, which will see the Geely-owned brand partner with dealer partners around the country.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges in protecting customer data privacy. The Data Privacy Landscape in Automotive Retail The automotive retail sector has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years. million customers and potential buyers in North America.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 18, 2024

Cadillac has revealed the location of its first Australian experience centre, one of two retail locations it has announced for our market. The General Motors luxury brand is set to begin work on developing its 841m² premises within the Rosebery Engine Yards retail and lifestyle precinct.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Motorpoint is to open its 21st retail store on the former CarStore site in Norwich. Set to open in mid-December, Motorpoint Norwich will strengthen the used car retailer’s presence in the East of England and follows the opening of its Ipswich store in May 2023.

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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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Carscoops

MAY 15, 2024

As the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group has spread its reach across the United States, Genesis has opened new retail stores in California, Missouri, Ohio, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Utah, South Carolina, North Carolina, New York, and Maryland. There are 253 Genesis dealers across the U.S. in the U.S.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 22, 2025

Over two-thirds (68%) of car owners want retailers to be active in communicating upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to Marketing Deliverys survey of 1,000 UK car owners. It can be used to send automated messages to remind customers of an upcoming MOT or service, as well as amber follow-up work.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Auto industry honorees were recognized at Cherokee Media Group’s Used Car Week RENTON, WA – December 3, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that CFO Shirley Jones was honored with a 2024 “Women in Retail” award from Cherokee Media Group.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Audi Australia says its focus on customer service will help its vehicles stand out against a “flood” of new brands to our market. I think every new competitor in the market is a threat in some way, shape or form, whether it’s the price position and it brings customers down to a different price level. ” It’s very dynamic.

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AutoDealer Today

MAY 1, 2024

Digital retailing can improve customer experience and make it easier and faster to complete a sale, but digital retailing provides another benefit to dealers and car buyers alike. Fewer dealers than ever view digital retailing as a barrier to forming personal connections with buyers. It builds connections.

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Autocar

JULY 18, 2024

These are the models we can sell to private, retail customers. Fortunately, he’s finding that many private customers who miss the old models and who aren’t interested in electric cars are prepared to part-exchange their cars for used and nearly new Fords instead.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. Another critical aspect where AI is set to revolutionize dealership operations is in carryover and risk management.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Saks x Lucid collab will see the retailer offer “exclusive demo drive experiences” of the Lucid Air at select stores. Interested customers will be able to schedule a test drive online or in person.

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AutoDealer Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

Finance and Insurance forms a pivotal component of the retail automotive industry, operating at the intersection of financial services and consumer protection. As the industry evolves, the role of F&I in shaping customer experiences and driving dealership profitability becomes increasingly significant.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ford Australia is looking to clear out older stock of its Ranger, F-150, Transit, Transit Custom and Mustang Mach-E models, throwing an up to $8000 gift card bonus to customers. The offer is available on new and demo vehicles to private customers, as well as fleet buyers, and started January 1 this year running until stocks last.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Miller said this provides access to a nationwide aftersales network and an established database of fleet customers, enabling targeted cross-selling of Genesis products where they fit operators’ price-grading structures. Feedback suggests customers value that experience, Miller said.

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Motor Trader

JULY 24, 2024

He is joined by April Allanson and Paul Kelly who are responsible for business development strategy and active in the UK retail network. Thurlow Nunn now has access to AutoGrab’s Sourcing Tool and Customer Recapture tool. Thurlow Nunn has 12 dealerships across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Chery Australia is offering customers the chance to be refunded the purchase price of their Tiggo 4 Pro SUV, but you’ll want to get in fast. Customers who purchase a 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro small SUV could win their money back in a new competition by the manufacturer.

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Motor Trader

JULY 9, 2024

Geoff will oversee the aftersales function at all of Greenhous’ retail dealerships in Shropshire, adding Greenhous Nissan to his existing responsibilities. Lowe concluded: “It’s an exciting opportunity to lead the aftersales team across the Greenhous Shropshire’s retail division. “I This will ensure consistency across our dealerships.

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Autocar

AUGUST 12, 2024

Subaru has 65 dealerships across the UK, “mainly rurally based because that’s where our customers are”, said Bishton, “and they tend to be a family-run business”. Their customers know who they are and they trust them.” Some of these dealers are recognised as “pillars of their community”, she added. The south-east is a good example.”

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Polestar’s UK retail partners will soon be able to actively sell from each Space. Customers can still configure and order their Polestar online, and through the expanding network of Polestar Spaces. Matt Galvin, MD, Polestar UK says: “Expanding our retail operations with new and existing partners will enable us to reach more customers.

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Autocar

AUGUST 12, 2024

Subaru has 65 dealerships across the UK, “mainly rurally based because that’s where our customers are”, said Bishton, “and they tend to be a family-run business”. Their customers know who they are and they trust them.” Some of these dealers are recognised as “pillars of their community”, she added. The south-east is a good example.”

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 21, 2024

DS Automobiles’ Prestige Awards saw retailers receive awards for Retailer of the Year, Most Improved Retailer and the Prestige Award for Marketing. DS Swansea, FRF, was named Retailer of the Year and also awarded the Prestige Award for Marketing. Wilmoths Maidstone was named Most Improved Retailer.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Amazon and Hyundai need to nail the customer experience to make the program a success. He also underlined the importance of delivering an excellent customer experience. It appears to be another digital retailing tool at the moment and probably not top tier. “What I am hearing right now is that the dealers are frustrated.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 23, 2024

If you were thinking about pulling the trigger on a used car through online retailer Vroom, we’ve got bad news: you missed your shot. Customers who have already signed a contract to buy or sell a vehicle should reach out to Vroom’s support team at (855)-524-1300.

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Motor Trader

MAY 28, 2024

Customer support is increasingly important as vehicles become more technologically advanced. On stories of consolidation, shifting manufacturer strategies, and the ongoing agency model debate, Young said: “What these stories highlight is both the opportunities and challenges in automotive retail. “A

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Read: Jaguar Is Buying Back 2,760 Faulty I-Pace EVs Over Fire Risk Jaguar started to audit its previous recall on November 12 and found three vehicles that had not been correctly updated, even though retailers had submitted a claim for the repair to the carmaker. “Where possible, vehicles should be charged outside. ”

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In fact, the split is roughly 60 per cent fleet, 40 per cent retail. The company appreciates people operating at all levels of the organisation and they value their customers massively. Brockhurst began his automotive career in retail sales at Snows Kia Basingstoke three years ago before transitioning to the business team.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 10, 2024

Some Volvo retailers believe the price hike will prompt buyers to cancel orders. Joe Origoni, Volvo Car USA’s head of customer care, stated that the price adjustment was implemented on May 1. Missing features It’s not just a price increase that may upset customers. We can do that,” he said. ” .

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Drive.com

JANUARY 20, 2025

Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, the prices listed in this article are the recommended retail price and do not include on-road costs. Wait times vary depending on the model, variant and specification requirements of each customer. With this in mind, here are the estimated wait times for every Toyota model in Australia for 2025.

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