AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

2021 bipartisan law requires development of a regulation making prevention technology standard.

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Auto Remarketing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Dealership service departments are not only losing market share to general repair shops — they’re also losing the trust of consumers, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. Cox’s new study, “Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges in the Service Industry,” found that while franchised dealerships are still vehicle owners’ top choice among service providers, their lead over service chains such as quick lube locations and service centers is shrinking.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The compact-car segment saw another big decline, but it was less steep than in recent weeks.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

GM is still dealing with the fallout of its decision to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of developing its own in-house system. In the last eight months, the company has had to deal with skeptical dealers while still maintaining its in-house system will be “ compelling.” Since neither of those options have… Read more.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Incentives, discounts help more consumers afford to buy, cut into dealer profits.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There’s definitely a feeling of schadenfreude when we see social media posts of Tesla Cybertrucks trying to do truck things and just completely s g the bed. In what likely was an attempted PR stunt on Monday, some genius took a pre-production Cybertruck “Release Candidate” into Southern California’s Stanislaus… Read more.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Industry veteran Will Farmer to drive revenue growth across all channels.

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Insignia Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The festive season is upon us, with car enthusiasts and gift-givers alike gearing up for the celebration! While the holidays traditionally evoke images of snow-covered landscapes and cozy family gatherings, there's a unique and exciting way to spread cheer beyond the usual gift exchanges and seasonal decorations— by exploring the world of car accessories.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, December 12, 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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Dealers United

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Discover the different digital marketing services, like SEO, SEM and Social, offered by agencies to help car dealerships effectively promote their business online.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Fairytale weekends are rare in motorsport, but during the 2022 Petit Le Mans IMSA weekend at Road Atlanta, Gradient Racing had just that kind of weekend. An unidentified electrical fault prevented the GTD team from qualifying , which meant that the team started from the very back of the grid. Before the race, the team… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 12, 2023

2021 bipartisan law requires development of a regulation making prevention technology standard.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When Land Rover debuted the fifth-generation Range Rover back in 2021, the British automaker announced that a fully electric version of the new big body Range would be coming in 2024. Now, Land Rover has released the first teasers of the Range Rover Electric, opening up the waiting list for customers as the brand’s… Read more.

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CarSalesProfessional.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mastering Car Sales: 10 Things Car Salespeople Should Know Whether you are just starting in the car business or if you have been around since the good old days. These are the ten things a car salesperson should know. Things have been changing in the car business very rapidly over […] The post Mastering Car Sales: Car Salesperson Should Know 10 Things first appeared on Car Sales Professional.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rapid change in temperature is just plain bad for glass. Particularly for a large sheet of glass — like a car windshield — pouring warm water on frosty glass is likely to crack or shatter it, as the warm parts expand at different rates from the cold parts. The glass will crack simply to get away from itself. It’s a… Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The London taxi-cab company has set it sights on the more premium end of the market

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re anything like me, then you enjoy watching people do dumb things. Today’s slideshow is a followup post since people never learn: This set of speed bumps in Fresno, Calif. might be the most entertaining thing in this much-mocked town. My TikTok feed is full of dumb drivers making stupid mistakes , but my… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Incentives, discounts help more consumers afford to buy, cut into dealer profits.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We’re currently living in the golden age of automotive wheel design. Mercedes brought back the monoblock , Rolls-Royce offers huge discs , and Kia is producing wheels that don’t even really look like wheels. The surge in popularity of hybrids and electric cars has also seen the return of hubcaps and aero discs, and now… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Industry veteran Will Farmer to drive revenue growth across all channels.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Los Angeles City Controller’s office released an audit this week detailing how the LAPD spends its budget. As it turns out, the police department’s $3.2 billion annual budget shows some serious overspending, and while the $47 million it spends on helicopters is a mere 1.4 percent of its accounting, that kind of… Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The next-generation VW Transporter van will be unveiled in September, and is expected to use the platform from the new Ford Transit Custom

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After more than a dozen years on sale, Lancia is finally getting ready to replace its compact Ypsilon hatchback with a brand new generation based on the Opel Corsa. The new hatch was previewed earlier this year by the rad Pu+Ra concept , and now the production Ypsilon has leaked in more ways than one after a prototype… Read more.

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Auto Alert

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Aerodynamic Dealership is the Expectation for 2024 How would you like your dealership to be described as sleek, polished, adept, and refined? Imagine having an operation so seamlessly aligned that it is practically running itself, representing the essence of an aerodynamic dealership. This could be your dealership, and it is an excellent time to assess processes for the upcoming year.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Nevada woman has been left stranded out of state and in need of a major auto repair that Hyundai is denying. Reno resident Virginia Sousa bought a vehicle from Lithia Hyundai earlier this year and “immediately noticed a rattle,” according to local news KOLO. Sousa brought the car in but the Hyundai dealer that sold… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Federal law enforcement has accused a Russian-Israeli dual national of stowing away on a November flight to Los Angeles from Copenhagen, Denmark. However, the mid-40s man wasn’t hiding in some secluded portion of the aircraft. He found a way to board the Scandinavian Airlines flight and take a seat without a ticket or… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Our old friend Doug DeMuro sure has come a long way since the days when he needed his parents to cosign a loan for the Ferrari that jumpstarted his YouTube career. After starting and then selling his ownership stake in Cars & Bids , he was able to buy a Porsche Carrera GT, a car that definitely cost a lot more than… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A law allowing Ohioans over 21 years old to purchase legal recreational marijuana went into effect last week, and some who oppose the measure are naturally predicting a Refeer Madness-type future for the Buckeye State. Legal and accepted are clearly two different things. Here, once again, cars come to the rescue. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You may be cool, but you’ll never be as cool as this certified badass driving an early Z31-generation Nissan 300ZX, blasting down the highway with an original Nintendo Game Boy on the dash reading out your speed in giant blocky green digital numerals. This is the height of Radwood-era cool, and you know it. Nothing… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I don’t know how many times we’re going to have to tell you folks this, but please do not try to bring anti-aircraft ammunition through airport security. Apparently, a traveler in Hawaii didn’t get the message, because he tried to do just that, and he got in a lot of trouble. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Lexus has a cassette player in its dash and is notable for being one of the last models sold in the States with that old-school technology. Let’s see if that helps make its price music to our ears. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On paper, the Volkswagen Group is the largest overall automaker in the world in terms of employment, with nearly 700,000 employees across its brands all around the world. That dwarfs runners-up like BYD (~570,000), Toyota (~380,000) and Stellantis (~270,000). In contrast, British luxury brand Bentley , a Volkswagen… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Off-road-capable vehicles have never been more popular in the enthusiast world, with basically every new truck and SUV being marketed using its ability to hit the trails. But while most automakers are mostly sticking to “rugged” looks and maybe one specific off-road trim, Chevrolet is going all in with its ZR2 and ZR2… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Remember Karma Automotive , the Chinese-owned, California-based company that acquired Fisker Automotive ’s assets and began selling the Fisker Karma as the Karma Revero ? No? Vaguely? Well, it’s still around and, even though it’s sold less than 1,000 cars in the last 10 years, the new president has his eyes set on… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It’s official. Christmas is less than two weeks away. For millions of Americans who celebrate, that means it’s almost time to trek back to their parents’ house to spend a few nights sleeping on mattresses and pillows that should have been replaced years ago. Plus, of course, there’s the food, the music, the sweaters, t… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rapper 2 Chainz was hospitalized following a multi-car crash in Miami early Saturday morning. Thankfully, no one died, and 2 Chainz’s injuries were said not to be life-threatening, CBS News Miami reports. Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A culture of competitive DUI arrests by officers and police departments is leading to the breakdown of civil liberties in Colorado, according to a lawyer hired by Harris Elias. The city of Loveland has agreed to pay Mr. Elias $400,000 over a 2020 arrest in which both a breathalyzer test and a blood test proved he was… Read more.

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