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The Mercedes GLA hits a 65.5% private sales ratio in October. Private sales in Germany are down -2.6% year-on-year in October to 77,021 for a PS ratio (PSR) of 33.2% vs. 36.1% a year ago in October 2023. The year-to-date tally is up 0.5% to 765,470 and 32.6% PSR vs. 32.3% over the first 10 months of 2023. The VW T-Roc returns to the top spot it holds year-to-date with a 47% PSR, in line with the 47.4% it commands so far this year.
Redesigned Kia Telluride expected to debut in 2025 as a 2026 model New Telluride expected to offer hybrid powertrain for the first time Redesigned version of related Hyundai Palisade has also been spotted Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype for a redesigned Telluride for the first time. It is being developed.
The stolen vehicles were found abandoned in several locations across Anderson County. The dealership was completely destroyed in the fire and officially declared a total loss. The police are investigating why the suspect, who is from Spartanburg, did what he did. Police in South Carolina have arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly stealing nine cars from an Anderson County dealership before torching the entire facility to the ground.
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The Ateca helps lift Cupra to its highest share ever in Poland. The Polish new car market is robust in October at +17.3% year-on-year to 47,013 units. This is particularly satisfying given October 2023 was already up 28% on the year prior. As a result the year-to-date volume is now up 14.3% to 437,029. Toyota (+4.5%) trails the market but still signs a strong 18.8% share, just above the 18.7% it holds year-to-date.
Tasman is Kia's first pickup truck Midsize pickup features body-on-frame construction and choice of gas and diesel powertrains Sales unlikely to start in U.S. Kia used the 2024 Jeddah auto show on last week in Saudi Arabia for the debut of its first pickup truck, the midsize Tasman. The Tasman is a proper truck featuring body-on-frame.
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Renault sales are up 79.4% in October. The Ukrainian new car market edges up 1.3% year-on-year in October to 5,807 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 19.1% to 59,067. This month Renault (+79.4%) surges ahead to lodge its first monthly win since April 2022. The French carmaker holds 13.3% share vs. 10.6% so far this year. It overtakes traditional leader Toyota (-26.9%) in great difficulty this month at 11.7% of the market vs. 15.4% year-to-date.
International Motors has entered an official distributor agreement with Chinese manufacturer XPENG. This partnership marks a milestone moment for XPENG, with the UK highlighted as a key market in its European growth plans. The XPENG G6, a mid-size ultra-smart coupe SUV, will be its first vehicle to launch in the UK. The pure-electric vehicle includes 800-volt supercharging and an extended driving range.
As Australia faces the prospect of another long, hot summer and all the storms that come with it, one of the nation’s largest automotive service brands is calling on electric vehicle (EV) owners to offer help in times of need. mycar – formerly Kmart Tyre and Auto – is launching a new trial which will see EVs be used as portable generators when blackouts occur.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has begun a phased return to the writing of new UK motor finance business. Following the temporary pause in underwriting new vehicle finance agreements, which was announced on 25 October 2024, CBMF resumed writing new business with selected partners on Saturday 2 November 2024. This is part of a phased approach which will see CBMF switching on new business with all third-party partners.
The rise of in-car technology has led to more manufacturers moving away from physical buttons to control certain functions such as a vehicle’s infotainment system, climate control and even safety equipment. This has been borne out of convenience and cost, allowing carmakers to save money by not installing switches and buttons, instead putting some features into the infotainment system.
Let’s break down when VAT on second-hand cars applies, how it works, and what it means for your budget. If you’re on the hunt for a second-hand car, you might be wondering if VAT (Value Added Tax) will bump up the cost. The good news? Most of the time, when buying a used car in the UK, you won’t be paying VAT. But there are some exceptions to keep in mind, especially if you’re buying from a dealership or if the car had a previous life in business.
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In the dynamic world of automotive sales, maximizing your return on investment (ROI) from digital advertising is crucial for success. With many digital channels available, understanding where to invest your marketing budget can significantly impact your dealership’s bottom line. In this blog post, we’ll explore proven strategies to help automotive dealerships maximize their ROI with digital advertising.
Two thirds of UK dealers (64%) use Motorway to acquire stock online. More than 7,500 dealer partners are signed up to the platform. The surge in number of dealer partners has led to £7.8bn worth of cars sold since Motorway launched in 2017. James Wilson, COO, Motorway, said: “Our mission has always been to provide the best online service for dealers to acquire quality stock quickly, easily and efficiently.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into engine failures in Acura and Honda vehicles. The move comes after the government received 173 reports of failing connecting rod bearings in vehicles with 3.5-liter V6 engines. A previous recall addressed an engine manufacturing defect, so the investigation will examine if some vehicles slipped through the cracks.
How did Prior and Cropley fare when they attempted the 54-mile rally in a 1902 Albion? Before there were coupés and SUVs , one of the early car bodystyles was the ‘dog cart’. It was so called because when horses pulled carriages, you might keep the dogs in the middle. In the new horseless era, when this 1902 Albion A1 was made, it was where some makers put the engine instead, without seemingly much changing the design otherwise.
Stellantis UK has appointed Vizion to be the sole provider of accident management services to the nine brands served by the Multi-Brand Accident Repair Programme in the UK. Vizion has pioneered the development of Cortex, Lenz, Vizion Drive, Green Earth and the Autoflow Bodyshop Management System. Handling over 300,000 claims per year, Vizion has relationships with most major insurance companies in the UK.
Spy photographers have snapped the facelifted Dacia Jogger undergoing testing in Europe. The updated model features a slimmer grille, new bumpers, and likely reworked front and rear lights. Its official debut could arrive as soon as next year, though Dacia hasn’t confirmed this timeline yet. Dacia made some minor tweaks to the Jogger earlier this year, but it appears more extensive updates are on the horizon as spy photographers have snapped a facelifted prototype.
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Mazda has outlined monthly sales targets for its CX-60 , CX-70 , CX-80 , and CX-90 SUVs in Australia, and they’re conservative compared to some rivals… not to mention the old CX-9. The Japanese brand expects to sell a total of 1400 of these SUVs per month, or 16,800 a year. All four ride on Mazda’s new Large Architecture. Of the four-strong range, Mazda expects the CX-80 will be the top-seller with 650 sales per month.
A new Lamborghini Revuelto “Opera Unica” appeared in Shanghai, China. The one-off features a hand-painted livery that required a stunning 480 hours of work. Another 53 hours of extra work were invested for the custom interior details. Lamborghini has introduced yet another one-off version of the Revuelto, this time for China. The latest “Opera Unica” creation of the Lamborghini Ad Personam program was introduced in Shanghai, featuring a red-themed livery with hand-painted
Call it creative or call it dangerous, but there’s no denying Australian electric car owners have come up with some clever at-home EV charging solutions. A lack of off-street parking is often cited as a barrier to electric car uptake in Australia, with residents in high-density suburbs forced to rely on inconsistent public charging infrastructure in lieu of using their own driveway or garage chargers.
Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the US can receive up to $3,000 for each 2024MY EV they sell. Generous incentives worth over $20,000 are also offered for some of the brand’s EVs. It will be up to individual dealers to decide if they pass the savings on to customers. Shoppers eyeing a new Mercedes-Benz EV may soon find themselves in a stronger negotiating position, thanks to a fresh dealership incentive program rolled out by the German automaker.
Want the on-again, off-again Mazda 6 successor – with a six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive – to come to showrooms? Start buying sedans, according to a top executive. What a rear-drive Mazda 6 could look like, illustrated by Theottle. Mazda is calling on fans to trade their SUVs for sedans if they want any chance of seeing the long-mooted six-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive Mazda 6 in showrooms.
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Japan is looking to up its world-leading mass transit game with a “conveyor belt road” meant to be a 320-mile automated cargo transport corridor that will link Tokyo and Osaka. This “autoflow road” is being built in an effort to make up for Japan’s delivery capacity shortage. Read more.
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