Carscoops

MARCH 19, 2025

The discounts were announced after sales of the Mustang slipped more than 30% The 2025 Mustang GT saw a $3,700 price hike compared to the 2024 model year. The automaker announced that newly-ordered Mustang EcoBoost models come with $1,000 in Retail Customer Cash. Sales dropped 36.4% This drops its starting price down to $44,560.

Sales 111

Sales Bump Retail MSRP 111

Motor Authority

MARCH 19, 2025

The average age of a Ferrari customer is heading lower, according to its CEO. In an interview with CNBC published on March 16, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said 40% of new customers to the brand are below the age of 40. That compares to just 18 months ago, when he said that figure stood at 30%.

Customer 232

Customer Sales 232

Carscoops

APRIL 4, 2025

Tesla sales fell by 43% in March, following even greater declines in February and March. More: Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe Despite Model Y Juniper Launch According to figures from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, Tesla’s slide has been consistent and brutal. GERMANY SALES Q1 BRAND May 25 Diff. %

Deal 114

Deal Sales Manufacturing Marketing 114

Carscoops

MARCH 12, 2025

Jag Doesn’t Want To Push Old Customers Away One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Jaguar when the campaign kicked off was that they risked alienating the traditional, stiff-upper-lip customer base. ” The Change That Is Needed Perhaps Jaguar doesn’t want to push old customers away with their marketing efforts. .”

Customer 94

Customer Networking Retail Management 94

Carscoops

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Porsche’s sales in China dropped 29% during the first nine months of 2024. “Our key purpose out of optimization is to improve the overall network profitability, resulting in a multi-win situation (among Porsche, dealers and customers).” Big changes are afoot for Porsche’s business in China.

Networking 98

Networking Sales Dealerships Customer 98

CarExpert

JANUARY 5, 2025

New vehicle sales in Australia will dip by about five per cent year-on-year in 2025, leading to increased competition between brands, shorter wait times and the return of more discounting, according to Toyota Australias top salesperson Sean Hanley. Were expecting another strong year of sales above 220,000 vehicles, he said.

Sales 105

Sales Banking Networking Deal 105

CarExpert

MARCH 4, 2025

According to VFACTS figures supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), a total of 96,710 vehicles were delivered in February 2025 after Tesla and Polestar sales figures from the Electric Vehicle Council are included. Electric vehicle (EV) sales plunged by 43.8 Sales by region Includes Tesla and Polestar sales.

Sales 124

Sales Deal Buyer Marketing 124

CarExpert

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tesla couldnt recover in the final month of 2024 to reverse a year-long sales decline, ending the year with less than 40,000 deliveries to Australian customers. According to data published by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 3593 vehicles to Australian customers in December, representing a 63.9

Sales 105

Sales Deal Customer Buyer 105

Carscoops

JANUARY 3, 2025

Cadillac sales were up last year thanks to strong demand for the Escalade and Lyriq. The Optiq and Vistiq will be arriving at dealerships shortly, helping to energize sales. The facelifted SUV arrived late in the year, which helps to explain why sales were up 27.5% CT5 sales plummeted 20.1% CT5 sales plummeted 20.1%

Sales 116

Sales Dealerships Customer 116

Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Scout Motors infuriated VW dealers across the United States last week when it confirmed that the upcoming Terra and Traveler will be available via a direct-sale model rather than through existing dealerships.

Sales 119

Sales Networking Manufacturing Retail 119

Women Automotive Network

JANUARY 27, 2025

I transitioned to a Customer Service Representative position at Meritor, specializing in brakes and axles while managing the Volvo account. This role enriched my understanding of customer needs and service targets, allowing me to navigate both sides of the service equation effectively.

Women 130

Women Sales Management Customer 130

AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Bob and Brian discuss APC s post-sale service contract program, which aims to offer service contracts to customers who either declined them during the finance process or are using the dealership’s service department without one. These communications, far from intrusive, are tailored to customer needs.

Sales 98

Sales Repairing Finance Dealerships 98

Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

She also highlighted that Peugeot was compliant with the UKs zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate last year both as part of the Stellantis group and in its own right, notching up an EV sales mix of more than 22%. Thirty-one per cent of sales of the new 3008have been for the electric version in the UK.

Sales 105

Sales Manufacturing Bump Retail 105

Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Steve Hicks is appointed as Kia UKs marketing director, with Sanka De Silva taking on the role of sales director. Hicks, previously sales director for Kia UK, joined the business in 2017, leading all sales channels across retail and fleet, for new and used cars, in collaboration with the 190-strong dealer network.

Sales 94

Sales Networking Marketing Retail 94

Carscoops

MARCH 5, 2025

VW claims Prestige Imports has consistently failed to meet sales targets for over a decade. Since 2011, the dealer has reportedly achieved just over half of its required sales volume. The dealer entered into a VW contract back in 1998, agreeing to comply with the company’s operating standards and annual sales targets.

Sales 101

Sales Dealerships Customer Management 101

CarExpert

JANUARY 5, 2025

New-vehicle VFACTS sales data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today has revealed that Ram Trucks Australia delivered 3239 examples of its Ram 1500 pickup in 2024, outselling key rivals like the Chevrolet Silverado (2389) and Ford Australia’s newer Ford F-150 (2428). Browse now.

Sales 98

Sales Deal Automotive Development 98

Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Rochdale-based lender Marsh Finance has signed a deal to adopt iVendi’s new point-of-sale system. Marsh Finance provides car finance solutions to customers directly and through car finance intermediaries. This story continues at Marsh Finance adopts iVendi’s new point-of-sale system Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

Finance 105

Finance Sales Deal Technology 105

Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2025

North American dealers express concern over the viability of their network amid declining sales. This shift comes as the brand struggles to revive its North American dealer network, which has been severely impacted by sluggish sales. “We’ve got 110 dealers in our U.S.

Networking 93

Networking Sales Repairing Technology 93

Autocar

JANUARY 13, 2025

New Twingo uses same platform as the reborn 5 but is 170mm shorter French firm says there must be an organic business case for importing new electric city car Renault is gauging the viability of launching the new Twingo in the UKbut will not "force" the retro city car into the market just to boost its EV sales mix.

Sales 119

Sales Manufacturing Consulting Customer 119

Motor Trader

MARCH 14, 2025

Hendy Group is aiming to drum up sales of double-cab pick-ups ahead of the increase in Benefit-In-Kind (BIK) charges takes effect on 6 April. Other manufacturers, including Isuzu, have moved to boost sales of the impacted vehicles ahead of the tax hike.

Sales 96

Sales Networking Manufacturing Term 96

AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 8, 2025

My Theory of 5 mentors and I have found that the best, most successful sales consultants have one item in their toolbox that will set customers at ease, sell more vehicles and absolutely increases the enjoyment in their automotive career. Lets look at it from the other side of the sales desk.

Automotive 64

Automotive Sales Consulting Customer 64

Dealer World

MARCH 25, 2025

25, 2025 -- InteractiveEQ launches Auto IEQ - AI-based Talent Assessment Platform Custom-Built for Auto Industry Needs. In the automotive industry alone, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the employee turnover rate averages 50% annually, with specific roles and sales exceeding 80% annually.

Customer 75

Customer Retail Management Development 75

CarExpert

JANUARY 5, 2025

December 2024 new-vehicle sales were up even as many Australians struggle with the rising cost of living. This represents a positive finish for what ended up being a record year for Australian new-vehicle sales, which saw 1,237,287 vehicles delivered, up 1.7 The Toyota RAV4 took the sales crown for December with 5119 sales, up 133.5

Bump 116

Bump Sales Deal Buyer 116

Drive.com

MARCH 30, 2025

MORE: Twice as fast as Tesla BYD releases ultra-fast 1 megawatt electric car charging The Tesla Model S followed in 2014, along with the Model X in 2017 but its sales began to soar in Australia when the more affordable Model 3 and Model Y arrived in 2019 and 2022, respectively.

Sales 85

Sales Customer 85

Shawn Ryder

MARCH 22, 2025

Managing collaboration with a sales team is crucial for any automotive dealership looking to optimize performance and achieve greater sales results. Its essential to create a dynamic environment where sales personnel can interact effectively with all departments, including marketing, customer service, and parts departments.

Sales 59

Sales Dealerships Customer Management 59

Dealer World

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We are pleased to have completed the sale of Country Buick GMC and to represent Andy Budd in the sale of this desirable dealership, located in the wealthiest county in the country, said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors.

Sales 88

Sales Retail Banking Dealerships 88

CarExpert

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Excite 51 The company is also offering $8000 factory bonuses on model year 2023 (MY23) Essence 64, Long Range 77 and XPower models, though it’s advising customers to speak to their local MG dealer to confirm the total savings available. Browse now.

Sales 98

Sales Deal Dealerships Customer 98

Drive.com

MARCH 4, 2025

Deliveries of new vehicles in Australia slipped into the red again last month, amid a decline in sales of utes and electric cars yet every model in the Top 10 was a ute or SUV. February 2025 new-vehicle sales tallied 96,710, according to data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council.

Sales 94

Sales Banking Automotive Customer 94

Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 9, 2025

The Ford Tourneo Custom is up to #4 in February and YTD. New Hungarian passenger car sales stand at 10,575 in February, a tiny -1.5% The Ford Tourneo Custom surges to 4th place ahead of the Kia Ceed (-0.6%), Nissan Qashqai (+3.5%) and Toyota Corolla (-15.6%). 3 1 4 Ford Tourneo Custom 404 3.8% year-on-year evolution.

Customer 135

Customer Sales Marketing 135

Autocar

JANUARY 21, 2025

The A290 is 10,505 more expensive than the regular Renault 5 French performance brand's first EV is a warmed up Renault 5 with up to 215bhp; range tops out at 38,500 The Alpine A290 has gone on sale in the UK, with prices ranging from 33,500 to a lofty38,500. Customer deliveries of theA290 will begin in April.

Sales 105

Sales Bump Development Customer 105

Shawn Ryder

APRIL 3, 2025

In today’s competitive digital advertising landscape, automotive dealerships are evaluating various platforms to maximize their sales conversions. Sales Conversions: A Comparative Analysis To gauge the effectiveness of each advertising platform in generating sales conversions, let’s analyze key performance metrics: 1.

Sales 59

Sales Dealerships Automotive Demographic 59

Motor Trader

MARCH 20, 2025

There is a pressing need to find efficiencies across businesses, and technology can support margins while enhancing the customer experience. Automated customer relationship management (CRM) systems can streamline sales processes, enhancing lead conversion rates while reducing administrative overhead.

Retail 98

Retail Finance Banking Technology 98

Carscoops

APRIL 2, 2025

Its stock fell nearly 4 percent after it announced its latest quarterly sales report. That’s a 36 percent drop compared to the same period last year, when it managed to get 13,588 vehicles into customer hands. Rivian’s Q1 deliveries fell 36 percent year-over-year, with just 8,640 vehicles delivered. in February.

Sales 117

Sales Management Customer Marketing 117

Carscoops

JANUARY 13, 2025

The electric Taycan sales dropped by 49%, while the 718 lineup saw a 15% increase. Porsche has released its global sales results for 2024, reporting 310,718 vehicle deliveries, a 3% decline compared to 2023. On the flip side, the fully electric Taycan struggled to find buyers, with sales nearly halving compared to the previous year.

Sales 110

Sales Buyer Marketing Customer 110

AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In today’s evolving auto market, one thing remains crucial: focusing on volume and exceptional customer service will naturally drive gross. The reality is that our teams aren’t delivering the customer experience required to earn that gross, and they’re not leveraging the tools available to them. What’s motivating them?

Marketing 98

Marketing Deal Customer Management 98

Carscoops

DECEMBER 31, 2024

More: Honda Dealer Faces $10,000 Fine Per Car Over Shady Sales Tactics The man at the center of it all is 27-year-old David Antonio Estrada, of Pasadena, but we’ll come back to him shortly. Journalists from KPRC Houston went to Estrada’s place of employment, Strawberry Road Auto Sales, seeking answers. The good news?

Management 122

Management Down Payment Insurance Finance 122

CarExpert

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In response to strong demand for the Shark 6 , Sealion 6 and Atto 3 , EVDirect will channel resources into importing new models with high sales potential, according to CEO David Smitherman. We will see how the Shark 6 is performing in the market and what feedback our customers are providing us.

Deal 130

Deal Customer Sales Management 130