AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

High beam and turn signal issue affects Ram 1500 Classics, Ram 3500 Classics, and 3500 Cab Chassis of the 2023 model year.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tesla dramatically dropping the retail prices of its electric vehicles has perhaps been a boon for some of its customers, but the fleet buyers have found the move a bit unnerving. Following the news that Hertz would slow its purchases from Tesla, German competitor Sixt is going a step further , discontinuing purchases… Read more.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

California Framework Agreement with other automakers puts automaker at competitive disadvantage, company says.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the U.S., most people typically drive less than 20,000 miles in a year. Germany’s Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg, however, drives well over 100,000 miles a year – and in a Tesla Model S. As InsideEVs reports , his 2014 Model S has officially crossed the million-mile mark, and currently sitting with just under 1.2… Read more.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A public-private partnership drove the first 17 locations of a national infrastructure.

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Cox Automotive inc

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2023 – The Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a significant decrease in U.S. auto dealer sentiment in Q4 2023 compared to Q3. This decline is attributed to the ongoing adverse effects of high interest rates and a weakening economy on the automotive market. The latest survey illuminates several areas where … Continued The post U.S.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Prices were off, though demand proved steady in wholesale, Cox Automotive says.

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Consumer Reports highway testing shows many fall well short of EPA estimates.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Online brokers are increasingly eating up market share in the automotive sales industry. The traditional ways for brick-and-mortar dealers to attract customers are changing, and 70-80% of all leads are coming from the phone or the internet. Tomorrow’s dealer sales solutions need to focus on perfecting phone communication and maximizing every possible sales opportunity to compete.

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CarSalesProfessional.com

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Every car deal is a unique experience shaped by various factors. One of the most significant variables influencing the outcome is understanding the thought process of your potential buyers. By delving into their mindset, sales professionals are connecting with customers, ultimately boosting car sales commissions. Understanding Customer Thought Process: Customers […] The post Connecting With Customers to Increase Commissions first appeared on Car Sales Professional.

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Autosoft

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Efficient Parts Ordering: The Power of Vendor Management through DMS Executive Summary Efficient parts ordering stands as the crux of automotive success. This blog emphasizes the pivotal role of vendor management via DMS. Delve into the criticality of streamlined parts procurement, explore eight benefits of DMS-driven vendor management, and witness how Autosoft’s DMS redefines inventory management, order processing, and customer service for elevated dealership efficiency and profitability.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tesla is offering Cybertruck reservation holders the opportunity to configure a limited-edition Foundation Series truck. The electric automaker will only produce 1,000 limited-edition pickups, starting at $120,000. The invitation will be appealing to those who want to get their hands on a Cybertruck fast. Despite… Read more.

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Dealers United

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Learn the secrets to SEO success that will help your car dealership optimize your search strategy and rank higher across search engines.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

After two long years, Hyundai finally replaced the engine in my 2018 Sonata. It took multiple dealer visits, poking Hyundai corporate, thousands of miles of driving and hundreds of gallons of oil. Luckily it was done at no cost to me. Unfortunately, other Hyundai/Kia owners are either still awaiting a decision on… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

High beam and turn signal issue affects Ram 1500 Classics, Ram 3500 Classics, and 3500 Cab Chassis of the 2023 model year.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A Pennsylvania teenager was shot to death by another teen in Baltimore after deciding not to buy a car he saw advertised on Facebook Marketplace. Carlos Carrazana Ricardo was killed after he and his friend made the trip down to West Baltimore to check out a 2006 Acura TL they saw on Marketplace. He ultimately decided… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

California Framework Agreement with other automakers puts automaker at competitive disadvantage, company says.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As a kid, I was never good at receiving gifts. Even if it was something that I liked or wanted, if I hadn’t explicitly asked for it, I’d get upset. As an adult, that’s not really a problem anymore – I can just buy myself whatever I want, so when I get a gift from friends or family, I’m simply grateful and can enjoy… Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Third report: Our Kangoo's workmanlike exterior hides a van that’s ready for business

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Danish pension fund PensionDanmark is dumping all of its Tesla stock and putting the U.S. EV maker on its exclusion list of the companies it chooses to invest in – or not. The fund is selling all of its Tesla shares due to Elon Musk’s refusal to enter into labor agreements with unions in Norway , Denmark and Sweden,… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A public-private partnership drove the first 17 locations of a national infrastructure.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Stellantis and Ample are beginning a new battery swapping partnership by servicing a car-sharing fleet of Fiat 500e EVs in Madrid, Spain. The proposed site is slated to open in 2024, and the modular battery-swapping tech should expand to privately-owned Fiat 500s before potentially developing other Stellantis EVs to… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Prices were off, though demand proved steady in wholesale, Cox Automotive says.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Don’t count sedans out just yet. Hyundai is the latest automaker that’s showing it’s not throwing in the towel on the segment. The automaker redesigned its striking Sonata sedan for 2024 and now we finally know how much it’ll cost. Including a $1,115 destination charge, the 2024 Sonata starts at just $28,615, $2,050… Read more.

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F&I and Showroom

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Consumer Reports highway testing shows many fall well short of EPA estimates.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As car enthusiasts , we have many automotive loves and only so much room in our garages (in my case, room on the street). That means we have to be a bit choosy about what we drive. Some stuff – even though we may love it – is just too flawed to j ustify owning. That’s what brings us to today’s question. Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Pictures of our long-term Renault Kangoo E-Tech Advance being tested on UK roads. Pictures taken by Auto Express senior photographer Pete Gibson.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Actor Alan Ruck, star of “Succession” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” was driving through Hollywood in his Rivian R1T on Halloween night when a somewhat mysterious traffic crash occurred. Ruck’s electric pickup was stopped waiting for a red light when the truck rapidly accelerated forward into the back of a Hyundai… Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Second report: our van goes head-to-head with Mercedes’ parts-sharing eCitan

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Robert lives in Florida and is finding that his 2014 Mustang not the ideal vehicle for talking the kiddo to school. Since the Ford is getting up there in age, it’s time for an upgrade with four doors. He wants something sporty-ish with respectable fuel economy. What car should he buy? Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Second report: our van goes head-to-head with Mercedes’ parts-sharing eCitan

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Consider all the things that could potentially go wrong on today’s Nice Price or No Dice Z3, and then read the ad and realize most of those issues have already been addressed. Let’s see if this purportedly well-maintained roadster is equally well-priced. Read more.

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Auto Express

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Spyshots of the BMW Neue Klasse SUV testing on public roads

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Three North Carolina–based Marines were found dead in a car over the summer. The car was parked in front of a convenience store, and there were no signs of foul play. An autopsy later ruled out drug use or suicide and confirmed they died of carbon monoxide poisoning, although how that happened wasn’t immediately… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The rules surrounding EV tax rebate eligibility change for 2024 and it starts in just a few weeks. There are still a lot of unanswered questions about which cars will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal incentive. Unlike the current system, which requires you to take the discount from the purchase of the car as a… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If there’s one place you really, really don’t want to experience any engine problems, it’s when you’re more than 30,000 feet in the air and strapped inside a glorified cigar tube. So it was a big deal when it came out that a London-based company was accused of selling counterfeit engine parts to airlines. Now, the… Read more.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 7, 2023

An Aviastar Tupolev Tu-204-100C had an engine burst into flames as it took off from an airport in Eastern Russia today. The cargo plane was departing for China, a journey that has become common over the last few years as Russian air freight traffic has increased in an attempt to resist Western sanctions. The sanctions… Read more.

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