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Benefits of Buying Used Commercial Vans

3 Brothers Autosale

Purchasing a used commercial van can be a wise choice if you’re just starting a new business and lack the funds to purchase a brand-new one. Modern automakers can produce incredibly robust commercial vans that can survive for decades thanks to improved manufacturing methods. This suggests that your money will be secure whether you buy something new or used.

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Meet the ’40 Under 40: Industry’ honorees for 2023

Auto Remarketing

In this installment of Auto Remarketing’s 40 Under 40 franchise, we feature the 2023 honorees in the “40 Under 40: Industry” program, which is sponsored by IAA and focuses on consignors, auctions, auto finance, vendors, tech companies, associations and other players within the used-car space. Honorees will be recognized in the upcoming October issue of Auto Remarketing and at Used Car Week , which is being held Nov. 6-9 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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What is a branded title? Everything you need to know

Auto Blog

Filed under: Government/Legal , Car Buying , Used Car Buying , Auto Repair , Insurance , Ownership Continue reading What is a branded title? Everything you need to know What is a branded title? Everything you need to know originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 4 Oct 2023 15:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rivian Loses $33K On Every Truck It Sells: Report

Jalopnik

It’s tough starting a new electric vehicle company these days, just ask Faraday Future or Lordstown Motors. But Rivian seemed like one of the good ones that might actually make it, as it’s been shipping its electric trucks out to customers for almost two years now. However, the company is still burning through cash at… Read more.

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My Car Buying Experience: Six Dealers in Six Hours | Insignia Group Blog

Insignia Group

Guest Post by Khrys Dorton My husband and I hit six dealerships in about six hours during inflation and an inventory shortage. This is my tale. For three years, I’ve been driving a basic Ford Fusion S. The Fusion was a necessity purchase, and to be honest, I never really cared for it. As a hobby, we’d periodically check around online to see if we could trade it or sell it for something we liked.

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Maybe People Don't Want Self-Driving Cars After All

Jalopnik

The public’s trust in self-driving cars has declined for the second year in a row, according to a study conducted by J.D. Power and MIT. The growing distrust applies to self-driving cars in general, including autonomous vehicles used by ride-hailing services , as well as autonomous driving systems such as Tesla’s… Read more.

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Dealer Authority vs the Industry: Automotive Google Ads

Dealer Authority

Discover the superior performance of Dealer Authority's automotive Google Ads compared to industry averages. With higher click-through rates, cost-effective CPCs, and increased conversion rates, our digital automotive marketing expertise can drive tangible results for your dealership. Reach out today to harness the power of automotive Google Ads with Dealer Authority.

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Top 10 Ways You Can Get More From Your DMS

DealerTrack Insights

Boost productivity and profits at your dealership with the guidance of a dedicated Performance Manager. Here are the top 10 ways to grow your business.

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These Are The Best Cars In The Rennsport Reunion VII Parking Lot

Jalopnik

Rennsport Reunion is an almost overwhelming experience for any Porsche fanatic. Hell, this wasn’t even my first one and I was nearly brought to tears by the quality and diversity of ass-engine’d sports cars in Monterey’s Laguna Seca raceway. These are some of the best cars from just the parking lots. Read more.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH racer completes first shakedown before WEC campaign next year

Auto Express

The ambition to put an Aston Martin Valkyrie into competition is back on track as the first prototype hits Silverstone

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The Infiniti FX Was The Perfect Performance SUV

Jalopnik

The performance SUV. The term itself is almost a conundrum; the Sport Utility Vehicle was created as sort of a new age version of the American station wagon, except it’s a vehicle with a higher driving position that can haul and carry more and most importantly, go off-road. But as the years went on and people bought… Read more.

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Aston Martin V12 Valkyrie LMH testing - pictures

Auto Express

Pictures of the Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH testing

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2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Diesel First Drive: Good, But Is It Enough?

Jalopnik

The world of off-road pickup trucks seems to grow every year; if you want something fast, powerful, and capable of tackling tricky terrain, you’re spoiled for options. But with so many options at hand, you’ve really got to pull out something special to stand out from the full-size crowd. By building a narrower truck… Read more.

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Owning A Car In Singapore Costs $106,000, And That Doesn't Include The Car

Jalopnik

Here in the United States, car ownership is encouraged through tax incentives and near-mandated by a lack of public transit infrastructure — having a car is cheap, and not having one is just about impossible in much of the country. But in much of the rest of the world, this is reversed: Cars are a luxury, and transit… Read more.

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At $13,500, Is This 1993 Mercedes 300 CE A Classic Coupe To Covet?

Jalopnik

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice 300 CE is a grand touring coupe with a tasteful mix of elegant style and just enough engagement to make things interesting. Let’s see how interested we all are in its asking price. Read more.

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Russia Apparently Shot Down One Of Its Own Su-35 Fighter Jets By Accident

Jalopnik

Russia has shot down one of its own near-flagship Su-35 fighter jets in an accidental friendly-fire incident, UK intelligence is reportedly suggesting. According to Business Insider , the incident took place on September 28 near Tokmak – a city in Ukraine near the front lines of fighting. Read more.

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These Are The Worst Conditions You've Ever Driven Through

Jalopnik

Folks, we’re rapidly approaching winter, and with that comes winter weather — snow, ice, low visibility, all those factors that make driving in December so fun. But how bad can things really get, and is winter really the worst of it? Earlier this week, I asked you for the worst conditions you’ve ever driven through ,… Read more.

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Aston Martin Announces Le Mans Return With NA, V12 Factory Hypercar

Jalopnik

Aston Martin has announced that it will finally be bringing the Valkyrie to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The British manufacturer will be reviving the shelved project to enter the legendary French endurance race. The Le Mans Hypercar regulations were crafted three years ago to attract automakers with the opportunity to… Read more.

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What Are The Best Cars That Are Named After A Bird?

Jalopnik

I’m not a big fan of naming cars after places or things but I’ll make an exception for birds. Naming conventions for cars don’t get much better than the timeless tradition of baptizing a machine in honor of a bird; the practice persists even to this day. And out of all the cars that have been named after a bird, which… Read more.

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GM Is Digging In For A Long Strike

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, October 4, 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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Honda's Awful MotoGP Bike Forces Marc Marquez To Leave Team Early

Jalopnik

Honda Racing Corporation has announced that Marc Marquez will be leaving its factory MotoGP team at the end of this season. The six-time world champion is only in the third year of his four-year contract at Repsol Honda, but the team’s now-perennial lack of competitiveness forced the early split. It hasn’t been… Read more.

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OnStar Helps Cleveland Police Shut Down Stolen Vehicle

Jalopnik

Police in Cleveland, Ohio, were able to apprehend the suspect in a car theft by slowing down the SUV via OnStar earlier this week. The Cleveland Division of Police indicated that it wasn’t the first time it used OnStar. While the remote communications capabilities prevented a potentially dangerous police pursuit, it… Read more.

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2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Mid-Size Off-Road Truck

Jalopnik

Hearing the crunch of a massive rock colliding with your truck’s undercarriage might be one of the foulest sounds in the world — but I found a place where it’s welcome. Last week, I had the opportunity to take a pre-production 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison into the California desert for an off-road excursion , and… Read more.

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Forza Motorsport Wants To Introduce You To Racing, Even If You've Been Doing It For Years

Jalopnik

Forza Motorsport and I go way back. The series is my benchmark simcade, the measuring stick against which all other racing games — from Gran Turismo to iRacing — are judged. So when Turn 10 announced a new game, one that aimed to live forever , I was excited. I like the idea of spending $60 once, and gaming for the… Read more.

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2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison First Drive: The Ideal Vehicle For The End Times

Jalopnik

Sometimes I like to daydream about what vehicle would make the best end-of-times vehicle, the one that could power me through hell and high water to come out unscathed on the other side. Obviously, I’d want something with off-road capabilities to compensate for the inevitable crumbling of our infrastructure. I’d want… Read more.

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Go Off-Roading With The Chevy ZR2 And ZR2 Bison Family

Jalopnik

You’ve read the reviews, but you want more. I get it. Chevrolet’s ZR2 and ZR2 Bison family look as good as they drive, and you need a little more eye candy. The great news is that I took plenty of photos while I was cruising around the desert behind the wheel of the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison , the Silverado LD… Read more.

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Senator Bob Menendez's Soon-To-Be-Wife Ruined Her Car In Fatal Car Crash And Then Got Free Mercedes: Report

Jalopnik

When news broke that Senator Bob Menendez had been indicted on bribery charges , it wasn’t exactly shocking. The senator had already been charged with bribery back in 2015 but was never convicted. But while the charges themselves may be nothing new, the details of the case are, at the very least, entertaining. We’re… Read more.

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Union Hopes Strike Proves Non-Union Auto Workers Deserve Better

Jalopnik

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike last week , bringing the total number of striking auto workers to about 25,000. And while they’re hoping to reach an agreement with the Big Three that includes better wages, an end to the tiered employment system and shorter work weeks, there’s also another outcome that… Read more.

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I Want To Go Electric | What Car Should You Buy?

Jalopnik

This week's reader has $60,000 to spend on an EV to replace an aging Audi.

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