Women Automotive Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Previewed at the Women Automotive Summit on September 20th, Gi Group Holding has now launched its global report on HR trends in the automotive industry. Featuring qualitative and quantitative data from 11 key countries and over 6500 industry decision makers and candidates, the report offers essential insights to industry leaders on in-demand skills and strategies for supporting and retaining employees in this rapidly transforming industry.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to used-car retail prices, the third quarter pointed to a “return to normalcy,” a trend that was particularly evident by this metric: late-model used cars have prices that are “notably below” those of new vehicles. That’s according to the latest Used Vehicle Report from Edmunds, which detailed, among other trends, the move toward “stability” in the used-car market.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A flight from New York’s JFK airport to Belgium had to turn around after a horse got loose in the Boeing 747 ’s cargo hold shortly after takeoff. The incident was reconstructed on the aviation YouTube channel “You can see ATC ,” and claims it happened shortly after 6 p.m. EST on November 9. Read more.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Inventory shortages the last few years may have hurt new-car sales, but they were a boon for used-vehicle sales, including those that were certified pre-owned. New inventory may be improving, but consumer interest in CPO models will remain and dealers and manufacturers should take note, said participants on the “Top Used Car Strategies from ‘Best CPO Dealers’” panel during Used Car Week.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It’s no secret that Mexican racer Pato O’Ward is one of the hottest commodities in motorsport right now. As an official member of the McLaren Driver Program, O’Ward will be taking a Formula 1 car out for practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix later in November, but during the racing season here in America, O’Ward… Read more.

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Vanguard Dealer Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Having an online presence today is vital for all businesses, including auto dealerships, to remain relevant in a competitive marketplace. However, simply having a website or social media channel is not enough—it needs to be optimized to reach the right target audience. In comes SEO or search engine optimization. SEO involves optimizing on-page elements like titles, meta descriptions, headings, and content to be more relevant to targeted keywords.

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Dealers United

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Google Ads can deliver highly qualified customers to your dealership's website and drive more sales. Learn how to set up an effective Google Ads strategy with keyword research, geo-targeting, optimized ad copy, call tracking, remarketing, and analytics.

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Auto Retail Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A handful of car manufacturers switched to agency agreements last year, but 2023 looks set to be the year when many more take the plunge and switch the new retailer model. Below is our regularly updated brand-by-brand list of what each car brand in the UK is doing or is understood to be doing in… The post Agency agreements: the UK automotive brand-by-brand list first appeared on Auto Retail Network.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R may not be available in left-hand drive, but it’s still a legendary sports car that has American buyers obsessed even decades later. It’s still plenty quick, handles well and can reliably make much more power than the 276 hp it officially came with from the factory. Still, a sports coupe is… Read more.

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VinSolutions

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

VinSolutions CRM now identifies and filters out landlines from texting. This feature reduces landline error rates, improves texting engagement, and customer communication. When viewing Customer Information, a landline number will be indicated by a non-editable text field that says SMS Not Supported. For more information, contact your Performance Manager.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Narrower streets in urban areas reduce fatalities, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found in a recent study. The findings go against conventional wisdom that suggests that wider lanes are safer because they leave drivers with more room for error. Based on an analysis of 1,117 streets… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier today, I went for a short walk during my lunch break and passed a guy driving a Honda Fit. Immediately, “That’s a good dude right there,” popped into my head, which makes sense because I’ve never met a Honda Fit owner who I didn’t like. They’re just good people. That got me thinking, though. What are the cars… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

South Carolina is banning the “ Carolina Squat ,” which is when people raise the front of their trucks and SUVs several inches higher than the rear end. The ban comes after legislation was introduced months ago, but drivers will now receive warnings through the next 180 days. After that time, South Carolina police will… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier this week, I was speaking to Magnus Greaves of RACEWKND magazine about his perception of the Las Vegas Grand Prix , and he pointed out something fascinating about the event: Somehow, the event has managed to p**s off the ultra-rich, the poor, and plenty of the folks in between. It’s the perfect summation of an… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Amateur astronomers have a new wonder of the cosmos to spot from their back yard after a pair of astronauts dropped a toolkit from the International Space Station while completing a space walk. The crew lock bag was dropped from the ISS earlier this month and is now visible from Earth with nothing more than a pair of… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, November 14, 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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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Being a Formula 1 driver has always seemed like a pretty good gig, but for the fellas hitting the track at the Las Vegas Grand Prix , things just got even better: The Chicken Ranch brothel is offering free “special one-on-one sessions” with any driver looking for a taste of Nevada’s other type of action ahead of the… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

General Motors has announced that it will be developing and building a Formula 1 power unit for the potential Andretti Cadillac entry. The automaker has formally registered this status with the FIA, F1’s governing body. Several F1 team bosses had previously stated that GM’s participation would just be a branding… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Becoming an astronaut is a fairly romanticized career path, but there are a lot of less-than-romantic aspects to working 50 miles or more above the Earth’s surface. Case in point: just being in zero G makes the human body do all sorts of embarrassing things. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Every few years my family does a vacation in Aruba. The weather is perfect, the food is good, the flight is reasonable and the people are friendly. It’s not an adventurous vacation but it’s great for two kids under 12. We go to the beach, we hang out at the pool and I drink too many local beers. I also will spot… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The hue of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Cayman is often referred to as “Retail Red” or “Arrest Me Red.” The factory name for the color is Guards Red and has long been a popular choice among Porschephiles. Let’s see how popular this dealer-offered coupe’s price might be. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We all like to argue about things being better back in our day , but is that true for cars as much as it is for top 40 hits and soda flavors? Well, to see which generation of Jalopnik readers might be in with a chance of claiming the title of best cars, we thought we should start by finding out what models you most… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A man and woman in Polk County, Florida were arrested early Monday morning after running from police and crashing their car , ClickOrlando reports. Timothy Allen Hogue and Rebecca Kozub are suspects in a string of car burglaries and were spotted in a small residential neighborhood trying to break into several cars at… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Formula 1 's sanctioning body, opened an expression of interest for prospective new teams to join the series, many of us assumed we knew who that application was designed for. Andretti Global , helmed by Michael Andretti of the American motorsport empire and… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Las Vegas is set to host the FIA Formula 1 World Championship later this week. This impending half-billion-dollar gamble isn’t the first time that the Grand Prix circus has visited the Entertainment Capital of the World. Unlike the state-of-the-art facility awaiting today’s teams, F1’s original two-year foray to the… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I’ve been blogging about car buying for about ten years, and I’ve seen some pretty bad takes over that time when it comes to giving consumers advice. However, this most recent one might take the cake with the overall thesis that certain really popular models make for good used car deals because they don’t depreciate… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Investigators discovered signs of arson Monday in the remains of the eight-acre blaze that torched and indefinitely closed a heavily trafficked section of the I-10 freeway in Downtown Los Angeles over the weekend. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The U.S. government is once again on the brink of shutting down as funding is at risk of running dry this weekend. If the shutdown goes into effect, it could cause travel chaos for anyone looking to fly home for Thanksgiving next week. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Roads are cracking across the town of Grindavik in Iceland after it was hit with more than 20,000 earthquakes that scientists say signal an impending volcanic eruption. The barrage of seismic activity led experts to call for the evaluation of the town on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, as well as the closure of… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Exxon Mobil plans to begin domestic production of lithium which could soon supply EVs that are “Made in America,” right down to the lithium used in their batteries. That would make them eligible for more money in federal EV tax credits , but the point of domestic production is mostly to lessen dependence on China and… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Hoo boy, it was a spicy day on CSPAN Tuesday, after a sitting senator challenged the president of the Teamsters to fisticuffs during a hearing on labor unions. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 Velocity Invitational was heaven on earth for car enthusiasts — an event that’s like if Forza and Gran Turismo came to life. Cars that should be in a guarded museum are lined up and hitting the track, all without any concern that this one vehicle is worth millions. It was amazing to see, and as media, I was… Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Officers from the Volusia Sheriff’s Department in Florida managed to snag two sovereign citizens in one traffic stop after a man’s partner-in-incoherence arrived at the scene to argue with police officers over the weekend. Read more.

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