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The Chevrolet Aveo ranks #2 in Mexico in March. 127,360 new light vehicles found a buyer in Mexico in March, a small +1.2% year-on-year improvement but still the strongest result for the month since March 2017 (137,021) and the 2nd biggest March volume in Mexican history. Q1 volumes are up 3.4% to 365,104, here too the 2nd highest tally at this stage of the year below the 378,275 of Q1 2017.
A lawsuit claims Tesla odometers inaccurately track mileage using software-based estimation. The plaintiff says inflated mileage cost them warranty coverage and depreciation losses. Other owners on Reddit and Tesla forums have questioned suspicious odometer readings. Tesla is facing a lawsuit in California from an owner who claims the company’s odometers exaggerate how far its vehicles have traveled.
The VinFast VF 5 is the best-selling vehicle in Vietnam in March. Based on data by VAMA and Hyundai, the Vietnamese new vehicle market advances 16.6% year-on-year in March to 37,118 units, leading to a Q1 tally up 22.6% to 83,713. This month we again have access to exclusive data for VinFast. With the local brand, the market adds up to 46,918 in March and 114,313 year-to-date.
Ford executives are eager to revive the ST and RS variants as part of the brand’s EV lineup. A sportier Puma Gen-E will “definitely” come, either in the current or in the next generation. Ford will phase out hot hatches with the upcoming demise of the Focus ST later this year. Ford may be retiring its hot hatches, but that doesn’t mean it’s walking away from performance.
Toyota sales almost double year-on-year in March. Data by local association PAMA shows sales of new locally produced light vehicles in Pakistan surging +18.3% year-on-year in March to 11,098. This leads to a Q1 volume up 35.7% to 40,192. Note not all manufacturers present in Pakistan are members of PAMA such as Kia, Changan and MG notably and therefore dont appear in these statistics.
Florida Highway Patrol has been showing off the latest edition to its patrol fleet. The 2023 C8 Corvette Stingray was seized from bad guys with the DEA’s help. Wearing classic FHP black and tan colors, the Stingray has a 194 mph top speed. They say crime doesn’t pay, but it earned the Florida Highway Patrol a mean-looking junior supercar that’s about to be deployed to keep the state’s roads safe, and its drivers below the speed limit.
Mercedes is trialling battery tech from its Mercedes AMG HPP F1 team When Mario Illien and the late Paul Morgan founded Ilmor Engineering in 1983, neither could have dreamed what part of their company would be doing 40 years later. Based at Brixworth, the firm was formed to develop methanol-fuel Indycar engines but soon branched into Formula 1 and eventually sold its F1 division to Mercedes-Benz.
Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 Miata will step up to a larger inline-four engine. A manual transmission will remain standard, a senior exec also confirmed to R&T. Mazda also considered an MX-5 EV, but the drive for low weight favors ICE power. For 35 years, Mazda ’s MX-5 has shown us that you don’t need tons of power to have fun.
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Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 Miata will step up to a larger inline-four engine. A manual transmission will remain standard, a senior exec also confirmed to R&T. Mazda also considered an MX-5 EV, but the drive for low weight favors ICE power. For 35 years, Mazda ’s MX-5 has shown us that you don’t need tons of power to have fun.
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is now available to order in flagship Platinum guise, which will join the entry-level Limited in Australian showrooms from May. After initially being released only in Limited guise late last year, the addition of the Platinum to the Tundra dual-cab pickup family gives Toyota an equal number of competing grades to the Ford F-150 , Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado.
Audi’s new generation A6 Sedan will launch in the US during the second half of 2025. The A6 keeps its classic sedan shape and shares its sharp front styling with the Avant. US buyers get a 362 hp non-hybrid V6 paired with quattro and dual-clutch transmission. Audi has officially unveiled the latest generation of the A6 sedan in Europe, marking the arrival of a sharper, more refined model that joins the versatile A6 Avant in the lineup that will not be coming stateside.
Surrey start-up Get Lost gives legendary 1990s sports car a new engine, new suspension and dramatic looks British start-up Get Lost has revealed a Lotus Elise S1 restomod that reimagines the legendary 1990s sports car as a dramaticrally-raid machine. Dubbed the Project Safari, it has been conceived as an exercise in defiance against the Elise s original intent.
The British brand sells 30 replacement body panels for the iconic E-Type. These Jaguar Classic parts include a two-year warranty in the UK and Europe. Programs like this will ensure some of the auto industry’s legends stick around. Late last year Jaguar launched a controversial marketing campaign as a first step to its reinvention, and it rubbed many purists and brand loyalists the wrong way.
Its one of the most common dilemmas at the pump: Your car recommends premium fuel, but regular is a lot cheaperand right there, just a nozzle away. So, whats the real cost of ignoring the premium suggestion? Are you doing lasting damage to your engine, or is it all overblown marketing? Lets dig into what really happens under the hood when you opt for regular fuel in a vehicle designed to run best on premiumand whether or not youre actually saving money in the long run.
A 38-year-old Texas man broke into a dealership by smashing a showroom window. The burglar cut himself on the glass and ended up trapped inside the showroom. Officers say he could’ve just opened a door that was unlocked from the inside. If you’re going to break into a car dealership , step one should probably be not calling the cops on yourself.
RAC Approved Dealers are now gaining access to Vehicles in Videos AI-enhanced imaging technology. The newly launched VIV media app enables dealers to capture high-quality images of their stock, overlay them with RAC Approved Dealer branding and select from three designed backdrops. Using AI, the app automatically identifies the vehicle, applies the chosen backdrop across all angles, and uploads the enhanced images, along with all relevant details, to the dealers website in under 10 minutes.
Honda may shift 90 percent of its US-market vehicle sales to American factories. The HR-V, CR-V, and Civic could all could move from Canada to US assembly lines. Around 70 percent of Honda’s US sales already come from American-built vehicles. As global trade tensions heat up, automakers are scrambling to rewrite their playbooks. The evolving tariff war is forcing car companies to make fast, high-stakes decisions about where and how they build vehicles.
Suzuki finally comes up with a much-needed EV in the form of a compact crossover You could hardly come up with a clearer example of collateral damage caused by sweeping legislation than the way Suzuki has been affected by the UK'sZEV mandate.The noted manufacturer of affordable, compact, efficient cars has had to effectively stop selling some of its cars, not because people didnt want to buy thembut because it was going to be fined otherwise.
Ford has unveiled two unique concept builds for the Bronco Stampede in Moab, Utah. The Arches is based on the four-door Badlands and features a 2-inch lift and 37-inch tires. The two-door Cliffhanger has custom fenders and flares as well as 40-inch off-road tires. Jeep recently unveiled seven builds for their Easter Safari in Moab, Utah and it looks like Ford is feeling a little left out.
When attending job interviews, one of the most nerve-wracking moments for candidates comes when the hiring manager or recruiter poses the question, “What are your salary expectations?” This question is typically framed as a means of understanding whether the candidate’s pay expectations align with the company’s budget. However, it also provides candidates with an opportunity to approach the negotiation process in a strategic and informed manner.
Hertz says it was subject to a cyberattack between October and December 20204. Some drivers’ social security numbers were stolen, along with names and payment information. Hertz blames its vulnerability on software company Cleo, which supplies its file transfer system. Hertz rents out its fleet of cars and vans millions of times over every year, resulting in it amassing sensitive data for huge numbers of customers in America and around the globe.
In an era where marketing is becoming increasingly digital, many professionals wonder if its feasible to thrive as a solo marketer. The concept of a solo marketer encompasses a wide range of roles, from crafting and implementing strategies to managing digital campaigns and analyzing data. This post delves into the intricacies of being a solo marketer, evaluating its benefits and challenges, and providing insights on how one can successfully navigate this landscape.
Victor Sheppard’s 2014 Toyota Tundra retains the original 5.7-liter V8. At approximately 860,000 miles, the transmission had to be replaced. Some people get tired of their vehicles after a few years. Victor Sheppard isn’t one of them. Instead, he’s managed to drive two separate Toyota Tundra pickup trucks past the one-million-mile mark, making him a standout example of both vehicle loyalty and sheer road time.
Understanding the value of your work is crucial for any professional, especially in the constantly evolving field of content management. With the increasing importance of digital marketing and content in the automotive industry, content managers find themselves wearing multiple hats. This blog post aims to dissect the typical workload of a content manager, assess whether this workload is reasonable, and explore whether it may be time to advocate for a raise.
Crosswalk buttons in three California cities were hacked with AI voices mocking billionaires. Messages featured bizarre impersonations of Musk and Zuckerberg using generated voices. Officials have disabled the hacked messages and are working to repair the affected intersections. Public protests targeting tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are nothing new.
Eden Motor Group has recognised top performing staff at its annual Excellence Awards. There were 22 winners in multiple categories for aftersales advisors to sales executives and across all age groups. The group received over 400 nominations this year from colleagues. Among the top award-winners were Dan Michaelson-Yeates and Ryan Bull, who jointly took home the CEOs Special Award for their contribution to 2024.
Used cars are a hot item these days even as their prices skyrocket. The latest data from CARFAX shows a surge in both used-car sales and prices that far outpaces typical seasonal patterns. The provider of vehicle history reports said the rate of increase in both areas so far this spring is twice that of the same span in 2024. In a news release, CARFAX said the feeding frenzy of high demand thats creating the higher prices is being driven by growing economic uncertainty otherwise known as auto
Car finance broker CarMoney, part of Peter Vardy Global Holdings has set out plans to reach 730m in annual vehicle finance by 2029. The group has a network of independent car dealers, who use CarMoney’s systems to offer consumers finance options. The dealer-first approach is now being scaled nationally through a franchise network of experienced automotive finance professionals.
With a 25% tariff on imported autos in place, much of the focus has been on its effect on vehicle prices. But the supply of vehicle inventory, already an issue in the used-car sector, looms as a factor in both the short and long term. In 2024, used supply sank 8% year-over-year to end the year 28% below pre-pandemic levels, and in its original 2025 forecast, Cox Automotive projected that trend to continue as the impact of COVID-induced slowdowns in new-vehicle sales and production ripples throug
EVAI , a company specializing in data analytics and AI-driven solutions for fleet management, released its latest survey results. The findings show how the 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts could impact fleet purchase cycles. It will also affect vehicle lifecycle strategies and EV budget planning, creating opportunities for auto dealer fleet solutions.
Audi has revealed the all-new 2026 Audi A6 sedan, the gas-powered counterpart to the previously revealed A6 E-Tron EV. Though the 2026 Audi A6 and the A6 E-Tron both look familiar, they are actually built on entirely different platforms, PPC (Premium Platform Combustion) and PPE (Premium Platform Electric), respectively. From a design standpoint, Audi is still very much doing a “one-sausage-different-lengths” approach, with the 2026 Audi A6 looking like a larger version of the previo
McLaren is recalling a handful of vehicles that have incorrectly routed brake lines. When safety features intervene, the wrong wheel could be braked causing a loss of control. The issue impacts some 2020-2025 models including the Artura, 600LT, 720S, GT, and GTS. Recalls are a fact of life and they impact automakers big and small. That’s clear today as McLaren is recalling 29 different vehicles over a braking issue.
As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, dealerships in Huntsville, Arkansas, must embrace digital marketing to stay competitive and drive sales. With the rise of online research, becoming visible in the digital realm has never been more critical. In this comprehensive overview, we will explore how car dealerships can leverage digital marketing strategies tailored specifically to the Huntsville market, the benefits of embracing these strategies, and actionable steps to enhance their onli
All-capable and all-comfortable, the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali should bring the minivan to extinction and become the default family ride. The post Why get a minivan when the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali exists appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Cerritos Auto Square, America’s largest auto mall, launched the first-ever free car buying help through its Concierge Department. Car shoppers in Southern California now get free access to concierge representatives who guide and assist them throughout the process. They help find the right car, answer financing and trade-in questions, and negotiate better prices on behalf of buyers.
In the heart of Sonoma County lies Boyes Hot Springs, Californiaa quaint locale that is not only renowned for its serene hot springs and spa resorts but has also become a vibrant hub for car dealerships looking to thrive in the digital marketing arena. For automotive businesses, understanding the unique landscape of Boyes Hot Springs is crucial in leveraging digital marketing strategies to optimize sales, enhance visibility, and cultivate strong customer relationships.
It may feel like SUVs and crossovers have taken over every new car launch lately, but the classic sedan isnt ready to fade into the background just yet. Case in point: Audis latest reveal of the next-generation A6 Sedan, a stylish evolution of the brands long-running executive staple. We got our first glimpse of the new A6 earlier this month through the Avant variant, but now Audi has lifted the curtain on the sedan version.
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