Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Used Car Week is returning to Scottsdale, Ariz., from Nov. 6-9, and Cherokee Media Group is once again thrilled at the opportunity to get the movers and shakers in the business together in person. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and ban on large gatherings, the auto industry — which thrives on in-person conferences, shows and B2B events — did the best it could to transform auto’s leading events to a digital platform.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Elon Musk recently claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck is just weeks away from deliveries to the first customers, despite mass production not really ramping up until at least 2025. When the stainless monster first made its stage debut, it was promised to reach the market in 2020, and has already missed five promised… Read more.

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Insignia Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Every salesperson knows the euphoria of finishing a car sale, complete with accessories, an “X” on the board, and extra commission. By the time you’ve reached that point, you’ve jumped through many hoops. And the hoops were on fire. Yes, overcoming objections can be tricky, and arguably, none are more dreaded than the deadpan reply, "I'm not interested.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Dodge fans were up in arms when the brand announced that it would be going electric. How would the drivers of Hellcats and Scat Packs the world over obnoxiously rip through traffic now? Today, they can put their pitchforks down, at least partially. Read more.

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Carcloud Auto Group

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Uncover the Best Deals: Exploring the Market for Used Cars under $5,000 in Fredericksburg, Used Cars under $5,000 in Fredericksburg, VA Looking for a reliable set of wheels without breaking the bank? Fredericksburg , VA is the place to be! With a budget of under $5,000, you can uncover some hidden gems in the Uncover the Used Cars under $5,000 in Fredericksburg, VA.

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Autoleadstar

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As the automotive industry quickly adapts to an increasingly digital future, the role of dealerships is evolving. Dealers must now go beyond the classic showroom experience to deliver immersive, personalized digital retail experiences that meet the ever-growing expectations of modern, tech-savvy consumers. The key to accomplishing this feat? Data. The data-driven car buying experience focuses on understanding customer preferences, anticipating their needs, and providing personalized experiences

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Terry Lancaster

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Yesterday I watched two deer nap for an hour, held a tadpole in my bare hands & made up close and personal eye contact with an oddly curious squirrel all while sitting on my deck less than a mile from one of the busiest interstates in the southeastern US. Just a wee bit of kindness to a place can allow it to blossom into a paradise if we just let it be what it is instead of what we want it to be.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Thousands of United Auto Workers union members have walked off the job as negotiations continue between the UAW and the Big Three automakers. This time, General Motors’ Arlington Assembly plant in Texas was impacted by the “Stand Up Strike.” 5,000 union members walked off the assembly line that builds the Chevy Tahoe… Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Like the number of teams still alive in the MLB playoffs, used-car prices are dropping in October. Wholesale vehicle values climbed sequentially for the second straight month and were still astronomically high in September compared to pre-COVID levels, but signs indicate that October is seeing the usual autumn slowdown. That’s according to the September/October Kontos Kommentary released Tuesday by ADESA chief economist Tom Kontos.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What do you do with a patina-laden Volkswagen Rabbit diesel pickup and a mostly-complete Mazda Miata fall into your lap at the same time? You both it! It’s a Miata chassis wearing a Rabbit pickup hat! And you could buy it right now! Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An accidental weight shift caused a JetBlue Airbus A321ceo to abruptly tilt back as passengers were deplaning at a gate at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York , on Monday. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Formula 1 has never been this big in America. Last weekend 432,000 fans filled the Circuit of the Americas for the 2023 United States Grand Prix , which would have been unthinkable not long ago. There’s just one problem: F1 doesn’t seem to care much about connecting with its American audience. The American races don’t… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

There comes a time in many a car’s life when it realizes it just isn’t wanted anymore. Frequently, it’s because it’s a decade old and, despite a mid-cycle refresh, just isn’t in demand enough to warrant a redesign. Sometimes, though, it happens right out of the gate because the car simply misses the mark. Yes, we’re… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“‘As a truck driver, this is how I would build an electric truck.’ and we just kept saying that for so long, we finally just said heck with it, we’ll just go build our own electric truck.” After reserving a Tesla semi truck and waiting five years, Edison Motors co-founder Chace Barber determined that the Tesla wasn’t… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

What’s the standard hot rod recipe? Put a ton of power in a small car and go fast! Over the weekend someone went 200.9 miles per hour in a first-generation Dodge Neon in the standing mile at the wild Texas Mile top speed event. That’s truly impressive, considering the standard Neon coupe has a largely unimpressive… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We love the spooky , it’s definitely our favorite time of year around here. The spooky and hit any time, any where, and that includes the car. So I gots to know; whats the scariest story to every happen to you in a car? Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A tow truck driver in Colorado was forced to call for backup when his rig rolled off the road after being hit by a suspected distracted driver last week. The Mountain Recovery tow truck was hit by a car that swerved to miss stopped traffic, it then rolled three times before coming to a rest at the side of the road. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Car buying can be a harrowing experience and can, more often than not, totally suck. From psychological tactics like the dreaded four-square to down right intimidation from greedy managers, it can all be a lot. Worse yet is if you go into negotiations with bad advice. It can be anything from financial advice down to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A man in Maryland was carried for two miles while lodged in a windshield of a car before being dumped by the runaway driver on a neighborhood street last week. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Based on condition, color, options, and mileage, Edmunds says a 2004 Range Rover is worth about six grand right now. This Epsom Green beauty has royal blood, however, as it was owned and driven by her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. So here’s your chance to pay an estimated $73,000 plus auction fees for a twenty-year… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Few things in life are as unflaggingly reliable as an old Mercedes diesel. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice 190D adds five-speed fun to that dependability. Let’s determine whether its price tag is also in it for the long haul. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has banned General Motors’ Cruise robotaxis from operating in San Francisco. The suspension goes into effect immediately and only applies to Cruise vehicles that don’t include a human driver. Self-driving prototypes with a monitor behind the wheel will still be allowed to… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

America’s main export is its culture, and unfortunately for the rest of the world, that means sovereign citizens can be found everywhere. Case in point, an SC in New Zealand who recently told the cop who was pulling him over to “bugger off.” Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Passengers on a recent Carnival Cruise Line trip from Long Beach, California to Catalina Island received a shock during their first night onboard. A water line broke between decks on the Carnival Radiance and began to flood the deck below. A pair of cruise-goers claim on social media that it took four hours before… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Four Philadelphia men have been arrested for running off with several million dimes they allegedly stole from a truck in April, the Guardian reports. We covered the initial theft right after it happened, and at the time, authorities believed the thieves had made off with at least $100,000 in dimes. Now, it appears… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Authorities in Hong Kong arrested Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson has after he boarded a flight from Portland International Airport with a gun in his carry on. The firearm was not detected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) when Wilson passed through security. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Roadwork crews made a surprising discovery while working in Florida , where they uncovered a 19th century boat buried beneath the roadway. Crews working on a drainage issue in St Augustine identified the remnants of the ship after digging eight feet below the surface. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

More often now it seems more people are finding themselves in screwed up situations with rental cars. From being overcharged for days they didn’t have the vehicle to being arrested over false claims of theft. Another person has gotten themselves in trouble for borrowing a car backed by a corporation, but this time… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The actor and author of 'To the Temple of Tranquility.And Step On It!: A Memoir' chats about his long history with battery powered vehicles.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enjoy 90 seconds of cars roaring through the forests of Michigan.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

America is a land of proud traditions. The Super Bowl , the Fourth of July , sorority rush season — there are certain events that mark the passing of a year. For nearly 60 years, one of those traditions has been the annual christmastime release of the Hess Truck. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A mix of dense fog and fire smoke, referred to as “superfog,” engulfed a stretch of Interstate 55, roughly 30 miles northwest of New Orleans Monday morning, causing a massive pileup that killed at least seven people and injured over 25 others. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This week's reader has a budget of $5,000 and is looking for something big and American with a V8.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, October 24, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 24, 2023

On this year’s Formula 1 calendar , there are three different races taking place in the United States of America. It marks just the third time a single country has hosted three races in one season following Italy in 2021 and, you guessed it, the Land Of The Free back in 1982. Read more.

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