Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Tyrell Evans noted, “The market for used luxury cars grew as consumers looked for deals that offered more value for their money without compromising on quality or status.” This rise contrasts with the new car market, which experienced more significant supply chain disruptions leading to inventory shortages.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Redwood Materials can return 95-98% to the battery supply chain. Redwood was founded in 2017 by Tesla co-founder and former chief technology officer JB Straubel and has other recycling deals with Ford , VW, and Volvo. EVs, plug-in hybrids, and mild-hybrids from BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce will all have their batteries recycled.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Challenges: Supply Chain Issues & Chip Shortages Despite positive predictions for car sales in 2025, the industry faces significant issues which can slow down the expected market growth. However, the industry may meet supply chain problems and other challenges which should be navigated and eliminated to minimize possible risks.

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Carscoops

APRIL 25, 2024

Honda will spend $11 billion to establish a comprehensive EV supply chain in the province of Ontario. The federal government said that the deal will lead to “Canada’s first comprehensive electric vehicle supply chain.” Honda is making the largest ever investment in Canada’s auto industry.

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Carscoops

JULY 1, 2024

Thanks to the low inventories at dealer lots and high demand for vehicles, lessees looking for new cars couldn’t find the same kind of deals they’d availed of previously, prompting them to buy their vehicles outright or resell them for profit. Power’s Jominy.

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Autocar

JANUARY 15, 2025

Operated by Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO), a firm majority owned by Nissan and which already produces transmissions for other car makers including Renault, the new factory will directly create 183 new jobs, with an additional 400 claimed to be made throughout the wider supply chain.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

We have several ongoing deals in the sector and expect M&A activity to increase as the industry evolves and adapts to changing market dynamics and regulations.” The transaction is the latest high-profile deal for Grant Thornton in the automotive sector.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 22, 2025

Within this average, however, Thomas King pointed out there is a great deal of variability between manufacturers. To maintain a balance between consumer demand, managing vehicle lineups and existing inventory and supply, J.D. Power anticipates that manufacturers will absorb a great deal of the increased cost created by tariffs.

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Jalopnik

JULY 16, 2024

The pandemic may have messed up the automotive supply chain, sending new car prices through the roof for a while, but the good news is, things have largely returned to normal. Walk into pretty much any dealership, and odds are, you can probably find some pretty good deals. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the world’s supply chain has recovered from the pandemic , the cost of buying a new car has generally returned to normal-ish. Last week, we showed you the list of new cars that Consumer Reports found are the worst deals… Read more. What’s true in general, however, isn’t necessarily true for the specific car you want to buy.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

auto industry has largely recovered from the supply chain issues that drove the cost of new cars through the roof and brought the price of used cars up along with it. Not all new cars are selling below MSRP now, but enough are that you can generally expect to find a deal if you’re willing to shop… Read more. Overall, the U.S.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As the White House explained, “Chinese automakers are seeking to dominate connected vehicle technologies in the United States and globally, posing new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains.”

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Automotive Addicts

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With the automotive giant eyeing self-sufficiency in battery materials, this investment is a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, especially China. automakers accelerate their EV and hybrid production, the need for a domestic supply of battery materials has become more pressing.

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Motor Trader

JUNE 21, 2024

One of the largest renewed deals is with Trust Ford, representing up to 25,500 vehicles. Craig Purvey, BCA CCO said: “We are delighted to be able to announce these significant new and retained remarketing deals which will secure a substantial volume of stock to present to BCA’s growing buyer audience.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hyundai and GM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities on future vehicles, supply chain improvements, and clean-energy technologies. ” Collaborate Or Loose The news comes one year after GM and Honda canceled their $5 billion deal for joint development of affordable electric SUVs.

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Autocar

APRIL 15, 2024

The deal to save Britishvolt included the firm using Recharge’s preferred battery technology – licensed from American firm Charge CCCV (C4V) – rather than that which was in development under the original ownership. Recharge Industries took control of Britishvolt in February 2023, but plans to save the firm were soon thrown into doubt.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, the brand has agreed a deal with Spanish company EV Motors to manufacturer vehicles at a former Nissan factory in Barcelona. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. It’s not just government policy or incentives.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 19, 2024

By reallocating workers from one production line to the other, Ford aims to achieve its goals while also complying with its new deal with the UAW. Conversely, Ranger production has struggled to gain momentum, partially due to a UAW strike and supply chain challenges. ” To date, Bronco production has had its ups and downs.

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Shawn Ryder

APRIL 6, 2025

Leveraging Customer Feedback Utilizing customer feedback can be a transformative strategy when dealing with adversity. For instance, if your dealership faced low inventory during high demand periods, you would benefit from analyzing your supply chain and inventory management processes.

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Carscoops

APRIL 15, 2024

Second, inflation and supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic were felt particularly powerfully by automotive suppliers. The fight stems from two factors. First, since Stellantis formed in 2020 after the merger of the FCA and PSA groups, less decision-making has been done in the U.S.

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Carscoops

MAY 25, 2024

Now, it seems as though dealers are ready to deal again as 2023 model-year inventory languishes on lots across the nation. For now, it seems that some of them have gone back on that and good deals are available as a result. The automotive market may never look exactly the same as it did in early 2019.

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Autocar

JANUARY 27, 2024

Most know that it has long had American, Australian, European and Brazilian divisions doing very different things with good deals of independence, and in the past there were, of course, British and German divisions (in fact, at one point, Brits could buy a Ford from three separate firms).

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Autoleadstar

APRIL 8, 2025

While its challenging to predict the precise impact of these tariffs, several significant concerns have emerged, including the potential for rising vehicle prices, supply-chain disruptions, and low inventory levels that echo the not-so-distant COVID-19 pandemic.

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Autocar

JULY 5, 2024

Cars are extremely costly and complicated things to produce – not least because the process relies on hugely complex supply chains and the vehicles themselves must be built to meet all sorts of legislative requirements that are often different in every market. Manufacturing and selling it is quite another. We’re a stubborn lot really.”

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CarExpert

JANUARY 16, 2025

The incoming regulation will also spell the end of the current Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport , though Mitsubishi says it has been able to shore up supply of all of these vehicles into 2025. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.

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CarExpert

DECEMBER 14, 2024

100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Supply chain delays, production challenges, and Teslas struggle to scale the Cybertrucks unconventional stainless-steel body contributed to the delay. Browse now.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 25, 2024

Free and fair trade deals must be secured, energy costs reduced and the workforce upskilled if we are to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain.” Overall, UK car production remained up 1.1% in the first quarter, at 222,371 units, with a 33.9%

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Car Examer

JANUARY 10, 2025

From economic pressures to supply chain hiccups, its been a tough year for the entire industry. Economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and supply chain issues all played a part in the slowdown. Competitive Deals: The growing competition in the luxury market may translate into better offers and incentives for buyers.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

Buyers are now turning to the used car market to find a good deal on their next vehicle, but at the same time fewer people are listing their current ones for sale – as values finally start to even out after years of higher prices and unprecedented demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s impact on new vehicle supply chains.

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Car Examer

JANUARY 15, 2025

From managing schedules to navigating complicated supply chains, its a lot to handle. Theyre the Experts Lets be honest: shipping goods or managing supply chains isnt as simple as it sounds. Simplify Your Supply Chain Logistics can be messy, with suppliers, warehouses, and deliveries to juggle.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JANUARY 8, 2025

The goal of the project is to help resolve the first bottlenecks in current battery supply chain circularity: the automation of battery pack disassembly, data-driven battery classification, and addressing cell degradation. By extending the life of the battery components, we reduce their total emissions per mile.

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Drive.com

MAY 6, 2024

To get a broader understanding of what is required, Drive spoke with Anders Kärrberg, Head of Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars , about how the Swedish brand is dealing with the challenge of being ‘net zero’ by 2040. You’re dealing with 400 volts (not 12 volts) and that an electric car has fewer parts.”

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Autocar

JANUARY 28, 2024

billion (£1.3bn) deal with Leapmotor that has it booking all revenue from Leapmotor cars exported from China. BYD has already signed a deal to establish a car plant in Hungary and MG owner SAIC has said it's looking for a location, possibly even the UK. Stellantis has since embraced China’s EV cost advantage, last year inking a €1.5

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Car Examer

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

This is a huge deal not just for BYD, but for the entire EV industry. Because lithium is the key ingredient in EV batteries , and as demand for electric cars skyrockets, so does the need for a steady lithium supply. By securing this mining deal, BYD ensures it wont run out of battery materials anytime soon. The battery.

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DealerTrack Insights

APRIL 25, 2022

Here are just a few… Supply Chain Shortages It’s no secret that inventory is taking a hit from industry-wide supply chain shortages. Find out how thriving dealers are utilizing the right data to match deal-to-buyer and win against their competitors. But the real “kicker” is how it’s impacting buyer habits.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JANUARY 30, 2025

Its a win for the economy, the environment and Canadian jobs, cementing our countrys position as a leader in the EV supply chain. We are seeing a great deal of opportunity in our market across a broad range of technologies, said Jim Jarrell, CEO and President of Linamar, in a statement.

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Car Examer

JANUARY 8, 2025

Reliable Supply Chain By producing their own chips, theyll reduce reliance on third-party suppliers and avoid disruptions like the ones seen during the global chip shortage. Global Reach: Their international presence makes them a reliable partner for global supply chains. Whats Next for Stellantis and Foxconn?

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