Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
This 1965 Corvette Sting Ray gets a 550hp supercharged LS9 V8 engine. Modern upgrades include a custom widebody kit and carbon fiber accents. Inside, this restomod features a red leather cabin and a modern audio system. There seem to be two camps in the world of restomods. Some hate them and feel nauseous whenever a classic car is modified, and then some can’t have enough of them.
Motor Trader
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Positive salespeople are tops when it comes to customer satisfaction and shifting cars. Thats the finding from JudgeService in a survey of 350,000 customers who bought a used car last year. It said showroom processes have the biggest impacts on the customer promoter scores achieved by dealers. While the attitude of salespeople retained its lead position year-on-year, the research found changes among the top eight drivers of customer satisfaction.
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CarExpert
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Last year was a record year for new car deliveries in Australia, but over a million more used cars were sold in 2024. In the second annual Year That Was Automotive Insights Report (AIR) report, data compiled by AutoGrab and published by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) shows 2,324,805 used vehicles were sold locally in 2024, marking a huge 12.1 per cent increase on 2023.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Porsche is developing single- and dual-motor versions of the Cayman EV. The brand has reportedly been finding it hard to match the dynamics of the ICE version. It looks as if Porsche will take heavy design inspiration from the existing Taycan. Porsche may have changed its strategy to include more gas-powered models in the years to come, but it’s not turning its back on electric vehicles.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Kia in South Korea has provided our first hint at how much the new Tasman ute will cost in Australia and it may command HiLux or Triton money. The top-of-the-range 2025 Kia Tasman may be priced within a few thousand dollars of a Ford Ranger Wildtrak bi-turbo when it arrives in Australia last year, if overseas RRPs are a guide. South Korean prices for the Tasman have been announced, with four variants starting from 37.5 million won, and topping out with the X-Pro off-road special at 52.4 million
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The dealership immediately fired the worker for leaving the disgusting message. The customer says the dealer tried to sneakily remove the sticker after delivering the car back. Kunes Buick GMC has described the message left as “despicable and indefensible.” A Buick and GMC dealership in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, has come under fire after it was revealed an employee left a racial slur on the oil change sticker of a customer.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Porsche and Michelin have developed the Pilot Sport S 5 N0 tire with Michelin for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The street-legal tire is designed for use on wet tracks and in cooler conditions The tire will be available exclusively through Porsche dealerships Booking a track day in advance only to have the weather turn sour when the time comes is.
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Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Hyundai provided an early look at a redesigned Palisade late last year, which is expected to reach U.S. dealerships later this year as a 2026 model. However, engineers are still testing prototypes for the three-row, midsize SUV, and the latest one spotted is for the rugged XRT model. Hyundai has been rolling out XRT versions of most of its SUVs.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Rezvani has revealed the production-spec RR1, which will arrive this summer. Two trims are available and they’re based on the Porsche 911 Carrera T and Turbo S. Both have retro-inspired carbon fiber bodywork as well as an assortment of options. The story of the Rezvani RR1 is a long and twisting tale as the company introduced the model and then decided to restyle it for a more retro appearance.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Stellantis has a mobile service program pilot underway in the Southeast The automaker ideally will launch the program on a larger scale in 2025 Jeep SVP Mike Koval Jr. said Ford and others have been benchmarked Regardless of whether the vehicle is gas, electric, or a hybrid, Stellantis is preparing to meet customers where they are for repairs. On.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
This flood-damaged Dodge Demon 170 is brand new with just 30 miles on the odometer. Repairing this car might not be worthwhile, though certain parts could still be salvaged. Fresh from the factory, the flagship Challenger could hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 1.66 seconds. The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 was the final, over-the-top sendoff for the legendary muscle car, packing hypercar levels of performance into a quintessentially Dodge package.
Autocar
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Kia EV2 concept will preview a production car due in 2026 Production EV4 and PV5 are due this year; EV2 concept previews electric Rio replacement for 2026 Kia willreveal the production versions of the EV4 and PV5 and a concept version of the EV2 later this month. The trio will make their debutsat Kia EV Day, the Korean brands annual showcase event that takes place this year on 27 February.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Foxconn has confirmed talks with Nissan about a cooperation Foxconn said it is open to acquiring a stake in Nissan Foxconn wants to build EVs for established car companies, and is also in talks with Honda and Renault Amid reports that a proposed merger between Honda and Nissan is close to falling apart, Foxconn has announced it is open to.
Auto Remarketing
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Incentives on new vehicles: remember those? Theyre back in a big way. After hitting a trough of 2.9% of Equipped Retail Typical new-car prices in 2022, according to Black Book, new-vehicle incentives have climbed the past two years. That was especially evident towards the end of 2024. TO READ THE FULL STORY BECOME A MEMBER Login The post New-car incentives re-emerge to combat affordability crisis; analysts cautiously watching impact to used cars appeared first on Auto Remarketing.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Although car companies typically want to push new models onto the public, in some cases they provide plenty of support for customers looking to hold onto and maintain a classic. This used to be the domain of exotic brands like Aston Martin and Ferrari, whose classic cars are often worth so much they're typically seen as investments, but in recent.
Drive.com
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
All Nissan vehicles in Australia except the Leaf electric hatch are up to $520 dearer than before but incentives remain available for the Juke, Qashqai, X-Trail and Navara, cutting thousands off the price. The costs of seven Nissan models have increased by up to $520 in Australia but the brand continues to offer incentives across its most popular vehicles, which could save customers thousands.
Motor Authority
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
New video shows a prototype of the Bugatti Tourbillon hybrid hypercar The video provides a clear taste of the Tourbillon's newly developed 8.3-liter V-16 engine The Tourbillon enters production in 2026 and carries a starting price of about $4 million Bugatti surprised many last year when, instead of revealing an electric successor to its Chiron.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Voters approved a bill allowing third-party access to telematics and connected car services for repair shops. Automakers challenged right-to-repair in court and now just had that challenge dismissed. The automakers’ lobbyist group vowed to continue fighting. Data falls into the wrong hands all too often these days and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation used this as the main reason why third-party repair shops shouldn’t have data access for the purposes of repairing cars.
Shawn Ryder
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The automotive landscape in Breaks, Virginia, is rapidly evolving, and digital marketing has become indispensable for car dealerships looking to thrive in this competitive market. As potential customers increasingly conduct online searches for their next vehicle, having a solid digital presence is paramount. Heres how car dealerships in Breaks can harness the power of digital marketing and improve their visibility and sales using effective strategies tailored to their local audience.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A group in California calling itself SANE vows to vandalize Teslas in hopes of shaming owners into selling them. The plan, reportedly released to local news organizations, includes damaging Teslas beginning on Feb 12. For now, it appears that the SANE group is quite small but this isn’t the first Tesla vandalism we’ve seen. “Create enough shame to make it onerous for anyone to buy or operate a Tesla -branded vehicle.” That’s the mission statement of a group calling
Shawn Ryder
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In the competitive landscape of car dealerships, a robust digital marketing strategy is essential to stand out, especially in local markets like East Dubuque, Illinois. Using digital channels effectively helps dealerships connect with local car buyers, enhance their visibility, and ultimately drive sales. This blog post explores the significant benefits of digital marketing for car dealerships in East Dubuque and surrounding areas, while also emphasizing the importance of local SEO and offering
Women Automotive Network
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
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AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Centralized inventory management, new appraisal experience designed to streamline dealer operations.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
We may finally get a Hyundai supercar.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Safety group says carmakers dramatically improved AEB systems.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system failed to avoid an oncoming pickup truck during a drive. Quick driver intervention prevented what could have been a serious head-on collision. It’s uncertain whether faulty software or the camera-only system caused the near-miss. Tesla plans to introduce a paid-for robotaxi service in Texas this June, featuring models fitted with its Full Self-Driving system.
AutoDealer Today
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Forecast sees adoption flattening this year due to anti-EV policies.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
But that feels like a relatively small price to pay for that much performance
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A City of Casey resident in Melbournes outer southeast has unloaded on the council for allegedly impounding his unregistered vehicles but the local government tells a very different story. In a post on Facebook , City of Casey resident Rodney JT claimed the council had impounded a Holden Commodore ute and BMW 3 Series which were located on his property, because he did not have the required permits to store unregistered vehicles.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The hottest Golf gets a $1,435 bump in its cheapest form. The 2025 GTI is more expensive, too.
AutoSuccessOnline
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Imagine this you own a new car franchise, and hundreds of people walk in your showroom every day. (Nice problem, right?) They browse, they walk your lot, they check out your window stickers but they leave without saying a word. No names, no contact info, nothing. You wouldnt even know they were there if it werent for the scuff marks on your floor, and not a single one of your salespeople approached anyone all day.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Hot hatch power for a pair of family SUVs and a wagon.
CarExpert
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Porsche 911 Dakar ended production late last year, but the rugged version of the iconic sports car is reportedly set to return in 2026 with hybrid power. Autocar reports word from Porsche insiders that the 911 Dakar will come back, once again sharing a powertrain with the 911 GTS which means adopting the carmakers new T-Hybrid system. Debuting in the facelifted 992.2-generation 911 , the T-Hybrid system works through the addition of a single electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which sees an
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Honda admits it wanted to make Nissan a subsidiary, but its proposal was shut down.
Carscoops
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Kia will host an EV Day on February 27 to introduce three new vehicles. The production-spec EV4 and PV5 van will be the stars of the event. Kia will also introduce the EV2 concept, which appears to be an electric crossover. Kia has announced plans to host an EV Day on February 27 in Tarragona, Spain. It promises to be jam-packed with news including the unveiling of three electric vehicles.
Motor 1
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
G-Power thoroughly massaged the engine and added some aero upgrades, turning the big GT into a 200-mile-per-hour supercar.
Auto Express
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Renaults sixth-generation Clio hatchback will get a clean look and hi-tech kit, and our exclusive images show what it could look like
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