AutoDealer Today

JULY 29, 2024

Why customer retention matters now more than ever

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

Mitsubishi already has links with Honda and Nissan, and now it's reportedly planning to join a wide-ranging partnership announced by them in March. The Nikkei reported on Sunday that Mitsubishi will work with Honda and Nissan to finalize the details of the partnership. Honda and Nissan's partnership covers areas such as software platforms, core EV.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

A Ferrari executive was the target of a deepfake scam earlier this month. Using AI software, the fraudster impersonated the Ferrari CEO in a phone call, asking for help with a transaction. Fortunately, the executive didn’t bite, and the scammers ended the call abruptly. The quick rise of artificial intelligence gives new tools to scammers to fool their victims – even when they’re in high-profile positions.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

Lamborghini's next-generation mid-engine supercar has a date with destiny. On Monday, during the automaker's latest sales report Lamborghini announced the Huracán successor will debut on Aug. 16 at the 2024 Monterey Car Week. The debut will mark the full hybridization of the Lamborghini lineup. The new model carries the code-name 634 and.

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AutoDealer Today

JULY 29, 2024

Working together to decrease risk of fraud and make dealerships more secure as they face rising fraud rates, cybersecurity concerns and new data privacy regulations.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

The Chevrolet Corvette enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though for fans of extreme performance there's a new generation of the ZR1 on offer. It joins the existing Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 models that all carry over mostly unchanged. Some of the pricing has changed, though. A Chevy spokesperson confirmed to Motor Authority that pricing.

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AutoDealer Today

JULY 29, 2024

Meet with David Engelman, CEO of SmartPay – recognized for its 2023 DCA win in the ‘Biweekly Payments’ category.

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AutoDealer Today

JULY 29, 2024

Hyundai updated the vehicle’s rear seat belts this spring, giving it a better showing in crash tests.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

On top of its thumping 1,064 hp, the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will have another special attribute: a nod to outgoing Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter. On the top left of the ZR1's split rear window will proudly sit a small depiction of Juechter, something that's already being referred to as the “Tadge badge.” Chevy will also.

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AutoDealer Today

JULY 29, 2024

The automatic adjustments for factory-installed options and packages are designed to provide accuracy and coverage to clients to make critical business decisions.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

Carlos Sainz has a ride for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond. On Monday, the Spaniard announced via Instagram he signed with Wiliams Racing for 2025 and 2026 on a two-year contract. Williams said the contract has the option to be extended. The move will see Sainz join Alex Albon and replace Logan Sargeant. Sainz will continue to race the.

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Autocar

JULY 29, 2024

Lotus's 'E-sports' platform has a rear subframe that's 37% lighter than that of the Emira Sports car was due on sale in 2027 at around £75,000, but could be held back for less heavy battery pack Lotus could push back the launch of its long-awaited Type 135 electric sports car until smaller, lighter batteries become available, so it can be as close in spirit to the Elise as possible.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Nikkei Asia reported that Mitsubishi will join the existing partnership between Honda and Nissan. Honda and Nissan announced their collaboration on EVs and AI software development in March 2024. The report caused Mitsubishi shares to climb by 6.3 percent. According to a new report from Japan, Mitsubishi Motors is ready to join the newly formed Honda-Nissan partnership, focused on EVs and AI software.

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Autocar

JULY 29, 2024

Lotus's 'E-sports' platform has a rear subframe that's 37% lighter than that of the Emira Sports car was due on sale in 2027 at around £75,000, but could be held back for less heavy battery pack Lotus could push back the launch of its long-awaited Type 135 electric sports car until smaller, lighter batteries become available, so it can be as close in spirit to the Elise as possible.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Ford wants to patent a system that would automatically report speeding vehicles to the police. Authorities would then decide whether or not to initiate a pursuit of the suspect vehicle. For now, the application is nothing more than that. Security, closed circuit, and surveillance cameras are everywhere today and sometimes they capture crimes as they happen.

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Autocar

JULY 29, 2024

Prices for the new Kia EV3 start at £4000 less than its similarly sized sibling, the Niro EV Ceed-sized electric crossover gets three trims and two batteries; Long Range goes up to 372 miles between charges The new Kia EV3 will be priced from £32,995 in the UK, the brand has announced. The Kia Ceed-sized electric crossover will be offered with two batteries and in three trim levels.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

The facelifted Kia K8 features new LED headlights and a high-tech front grille. Kia will announce full specs and pricing for the facelifted K8 in August. The Kia K8 is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Grandeur. Kia has shared the first teasers of the facelifted K8 sedan, ahead of an imminent debut in the Korean market. The updated model boasts a completely redesigned front end, aligning it with company’s latest styling language.

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Motor 1

JULY 29, 2024

Honda and Nissan are already working together and it looks as though Mitsubishi is about to join them.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Lamborghini will introduce the Huracan successor on August 16. The model is expected to be called the Temerario and it will have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, three electric motors, and a combined output of more than 888 hp. The Huracan is slated to go out of production in December and it has been sold out. We had a sneaking suspicion the Lamborghini Temerario would be unveiled during Monterey Car Week and we’ve been proven correct as the Huracan successor will be unveiled in California on Au

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Auto Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Filed under: Volkswagen , Technology , Crossover , SUV , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Software issues at Volkswagen delaying the next-gen SSP platform Software issues at Volkswagen delaying the next-gen SSP platform originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

A mother of three from Texas was killed when her Honda Accord was struck by a Dodge Challenger travelling at over 120 mph in a 45 mph zone. The 2021 Challenger R/T Scat Pack was being driven by a customer on a test drive from All American Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Odessa. Driver Benjamin Meece, who has been arrested more than 25 times, fled the scene and was found hiding in a backyard.

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Drive.com

JULY 29, 2024

Will Tesla’s brand-specific insurance coverage help lower rising costs for Australian EV owners? We find out. US electric car giant Tesla has launched its brand-specific insurance cover in Australia, but some customers aren’t happy with the quotes they’ve received. Launched in partnership with another Australian insurance provider, Zurich Australia, the ‘InsureMyTesla’ program is available to new and existing Tesla owners through the Tesla smartphone app.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Countless Ferraris, Porsches, and other classics will be auctioned during Monterey Car Week. This 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe is also going up for grabs. It’s fairly unremarkable, but only has 30,278 miles on the odometer. The Pebble Beach auction scene is absolutely stacked as you can find everything from Indy cars to a 1952 Chrysler Styling Special by Ghia.

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Auto Express

JULY 29, 2024

Cost-savings are blamed as Labour overturns controversial Stonehenge tunnel and Arundel bypass plans

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

This 1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition is a replica of the cars used in the film Jurassic Park. It comes with some Jurassic Park memorabilia as well as a clean title. It’s suffered no dino damage in its lengthy past. Jurassic Park is one of the most well-rounded and groundbreaking films in cinematic history. While the premise and story are ultimately outside of the realm of possibility, the movie did feature several practical effects.

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CarExpert

JULY 29, 2024

Victorians have had their say on the state’s most dangerous country roads, demanding improvements to address ongoing safety concerns. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) received more than 7000 responses to its My Country Road survey, which found that drivers consider Victoria’s most hazardous road to be the Melba Highway between Coldstream and Yea (B300).

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Tesla has told owners not try a wet-towel charging hack that has gained internet notoriety. Owners believe that wrapping a cool, damp towel around a Supercharger’s handle speeds up charging. The automaker claims the hack doesn’t alter the charge speeds but could confuse the Supercharger’s temperature sensors, causing it to malfunction.

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CarExpert

JULY 29, 2024

Renault is pitching its Scenic E-Tech SUV as a relationship saver by offering a refund to UK couples who purchase the car and subsequently get divorced. In an offer cooked up by PR firm Publicis London, Renault UK is offering Relationship Breakdown Cover with the purchase of all Scenic E-Tech models until December 31, 2024. The limited-time promotion guarantees Scenic E-Tech buyers who produce proof of divorce a full refund on the purchase price, provided they do so by the end of the year.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

A road-legal V12-powered Ferrari F40 is going under the hammer in August. Factory-built F40s had twin-turbo V8s, but this one has a 5.5-liter V12 from a Ferrari 550 and a Hewland transmission. The road-legal racecar was built from a Maranello crash-test chassis and is registered in the UK as a Simpson-Ferrari GTR. The F40 is a modern Maranello classic, the first Ferrari production car to top 200 mph (322 kmh) and a car that anticipated a trend for hardcore roadgoing supercars 25 years before it

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Motor 1

JULY 29, 2024

It'll have more than 887 horsepower from a twin-turbo V-8 hybrid setup.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Audi is gearing up to introduce the A6 e-tron on July 31. The teaser isn’t very revealing, but the model has been spied on multiple occasions and the company confirmed it will have an illuminated logo. The model rides on the PPE platform and should offer powertrains that echo the Q6 e-tron. Audi has released the first teaser image of the A6 e-tron , ahead of its debut on July 31.

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Auto Express

JULY 29, 2024

The Genesis GV70 premium electric SUV should get a revised cabin to go with fresh exterior design

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

Jeep launches a new limited-edition Renegade Willys in Brazil. Based on the Trailhawk trim, it features off-road upgrades and distinctive styling. Limited to 500 units, the Renegade Willys is priced above the standard Trailhawk. Jeep has unveiled an updated Renegade for the Brazilian market, and while the interior and exterior remain unchanged, there’s a new special edition.

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Auto Express

JULY 29, 2024

The majority of UK police forces refuse to admit whether they use hi-tech car forensics software

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

The NHTSA just closed its investigation into 3.3-liter Kia engines that can experience head gasket failure. The Office of Defects Investigation says several factors led to the investigation concluding without a recall. Owners of affected vehicles have access to an extended warranty for the powertrain that extends to 15 years or 180,000 miles. The Office of Defects Investigation is a branch of the NHTSA that determines when complaints warrant a full-blown recall.

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Auto Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Filed under: Koenigsegg , Future Vehicles , Hybrid , Luxury , Special and Limited Editions , Performance , Supercars , Sedan Continue reading Koenigsegg Gemera goes V8-only due to low take-rate for three-cylinder Koenigsegg Gemera goes V8-only due to low take-rate for three-cylinder originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

The government has sued National General for allegedly forcing customers to get collateral protection insurance. The government said at least 655,000 vehicles were required to get insurance from National General, despite already being covered by an outside policy. Customers would repeatedly prove they had insurance, but National General would fail to cancel their unnecessary policy.

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