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How to Promote a Car Dealership by Get My Auto

Get My Auto

In today’s fast-paced digital age, the automotive industry faces fierce competition, making it more challenging than ever for car dealerships to carve out a significant market share. Promoting your car dealership effectively becomes not just a strategy, but a necessity […] The post How to Promote a Car Dealership by Get My Auto appeared first on Get My Auto.

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Stability in wholesale vehicle prices could hinge on impact of UAW strike

Auto Remarketing

The wholesale used-vehicle market ended the third quarter with some stability, but the duration of that steadiness likely hinges on how the United Auto Workers strike unfolds. As one analyst put it, the used-car market has reached a “crossroads.” That’s the state of affairs illustrated by the monthly used-car price indices released this week by Black Book and Cox Automotive, respectively.

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More Than 80 Percent Of Americans Can’t Afford New Cars

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Thanks to rising interest rates , dealer markups , and a messed up supply chain , the cost of buying a car is through the roof. But have you ever considered what you might need to earn before signing up for a mammoth loan to finance a new car? Well, according to a new report, it’s actually more than the majority of… Read more.

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Manheim Report: Used Vehicle Values Showing Balance After Steep Declines in Second Quarter

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The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) stabilized to end the third quarter with a steady September, following a period of fluctuation with declines in the first half of the year and rebounding values in Q3. Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 1.0% in September from August. The Manheim … Continued The post Manheim Report: Used Vehicle Values Showing Balance After Steep Declines in Second Quarter appeared first on Cox Automotive In

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Q4 2023 State of Dealership Sales & Inventory: Insights from Q3 & Looking Ahead

Automotive Mastermind

Heading into Q4, now is the prime time for dealers to look back at the year to analyze what happened – and prepare for what lies ahead. Understanding evolving buying behaviors and automotive sales trends is the key for proactive dealers to stay ahead. With Q4 2023 wrapping up, it’s a pivotal moment for dealerships to reflect on the projected trends, their performance metrics, and how the market dynamics have evolved over the years.

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PODCAST: Tips to succeed at industry conferences with Jennifer Sanford

Auto Remarketing

Sanford Marketing Group founder Jennifer Sanford shares more of her wisdom for successful B2B marketing campaigns and project management. Sanford offers advice on making the most of industry events during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. She also wrote commentaries addressing what to do while at trade shows , best practices for exhibit booths , and keys to successful follow-up campaigns.

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2024 Toyota Crown Sport Is A Ferrari Purosangue For The Masses (But Only In Japan)

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The Toyota Crown is an oddball of a sedan that more or less replaces the Avalon but comes with the increased ride height of a crossover. It’s an interesting decision from Toyota, but at the same time, we expect it will appeal to older drivers who have a hard time getting in and out of traditional sedans. It’s entirely… Read more.

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At $18,000, Is This 1976 Custom Cloud The ‘Full Monte?’

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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and today’s Nice Price or No Dice Custom Cloud flatters Rolls-Royce like nobody’s business. Let’s see if this crazy custom Chevy comes with an equally flattering price. Read more.

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Protected: New Business opportunities and a positive impact on the environment in the Claims Journey

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This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: New Business opportunities and a positive impact on the environment in the Claims Journey appeared first on Solera.

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Slow Sales Mean More Tesla Discounts

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Tesla has once again cut prices of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover amid the electric vehicle price war we’re currently in the midst of. The move comes just days after third-quarter deliveries for the Austin, Texas-based automaker missed the goals they were expecting to hit. Read more.

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Protected: Unlocking Hidden Potential: Scope 3 Emissions Measurement in the Claims Journey

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These Cars Have Seen The Biggest Year-Over-Year Sales Increases In 2023

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When it comes to the best-selling cars so far this year, the top five isn’t anything particularly interesting. Ford takes the top spot with 573,370 F-Series pickups sold, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado at 411,758 and the Ram pickup at 332,441. The Toyota RAV4 and Tesla Model Y round out the list with 302,831 and… Read more.

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Micro-leases, subscriptions, long-term rentals, whatever you call it, will it become a third ‘sales’ channel?

Auto Remarketing

Whether you call it a micro-lease, a subscription, or long-term rental, flexible, turnkey vehicle access without any long-term commitment now dominates personal transportation in Europe. And developments suggest that a larger presence in U.S. dealerships will be coming soon. I was listening to a panel discussion with some very esteemed automotive economists recently, and in discussing the prospects of electric vehicle sales growth in the United States, a shocking, though true, fact was agreed to

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Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio, Griffith 200, Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Jalopnik

Often, in this slideshow, I like to come up with a fun little bit. Cheap cars, purple cars, cars from a specific city or location. But sometimes, I can’t — not from a lack of ability to come up with one, or a lack of cars that fit the bill. No, sometimes I can’t invent a bit because the cars I’ve seen online are just… Read more.

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Live Out Your Fantasy Of Racing A Nissan Tsuru In Forza Horizon 5

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The Nissan Tsuru is finally coming to Forza Horizon 5. This is it, folks. The moment we’ve all been waiting for. That petition to bring the Nissan Tsuru to Forza worked, proving that legends never die — or in the case of the Tsuru, they go out in a fiery blaze but they always come back via DLC. Better. Stronger. And… Read more.

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This Is The Most Honest Ad On Facebook Marketplace

Jalopnik

Honesty is such a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Buying a used car from an online classified ad can be a nerve-wracking thing. You never truly know just what the car has been through and what condition it’s in. Well, one beautiful Facebook Marketplace user decided to be very upfront about the condition of his 2013 BMW M3… Read more.

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Couple Dies After Ferrari, Lamborghini And Campervan Crash In Italy

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A homicide investigation has been launched by police in Italy following a million-dollar crash that killed two people. A Ferrari Portofino and Lamborghini Huracán collide with a campervan as they both tried to pass the slow-moving RV on a narrow stretch of highway on the island of Sardinia. Read more.

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Here's How Rental Car Companies Hide The Fees That Make Renting So Expensive

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Renting a car can be a frustrating and sometimes harrowing experience, full of misinformation and, most annoyingly, hidden fees. Vox attempted to untangle the confusing web of car rental fees so people will know what they’re getting into. Read more.

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These Are The Best Cars Named After A Bird

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Birds make some of the best namesakes for cars because cars can, indeed, fly. Birds also make for good namesakes because it’s easy for a cool-sounding car to make a schlub like Philip J. Fry feel confident by the sheer act of driving. We all know buying a car can be an emotional purchase and one word goes a long way.… Read more.

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Armed Biker Who Attacked A Philly Woman Was Turned In By His Boss: Police

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The armed biker who assaulted a woman on video in Philadelphia has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes. After a search in which the public provided some of the information leading to the arrest, the Philadelphia Police Department and District Attorney’s Office have identified the biker as 26-year-old Cody… Read more.

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2024 Mazda Miata Gets A New Limited-Slip Differential And More In JDM Facelift

Jalopnik

The fourth-generation Mazda Miata is a triumph of automotive engineering. It’s small, nimble, lightweight, everything a sports car should be. But the Miata, even in its ND2 facelift, has been around for a few years now. Has the business of car engineering improved since then? Read more.

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What Car Features Do You Refuse To Use?

Jalopnik

Cars are so technologically advanced and filled with so many features now, a time traveler from just 10-15 years ago would be wowed if they were to get into a current car on the market. The advent of EVs has seemed to accelerate things, with automakers using them as testbeds to showcase the latest and greatest… Read more.

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Another Explosive Airbag Recall Could Impact 52 Million Cars

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Friday, October 6, 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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The Subaru WRX TR Is Probably The One You Want

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When the current-generation Subaru WRX dropped, people were confused. The STi had vanished, and the fanciest bits of trim were reserved for cars with a CVT: The Recaros and the electronic suspension, both locked away from buyers looking to row their own. Now, it seems Subaru is starting to right that wrong — bringing… Read more.

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‘A Real Danger’: Box Giraffe Poop Seized At Minnesota Airport

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Customs agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport seized and destroyed a box of giraffe poop after a woman brought the ~dropping~ to the U.S. from Kenya. According to U.S. Customer and Border Protection , the Iowa woman was selected for inspection on September 29 by agriculture specialists from the customs agency. Read more.

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2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison | First Drive

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A great mid-size pickup truck for off-roaders of all skill levels.

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Red Bull's RB19 Is The Most Successful F1 Car Ever

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The numbers don’t lie. The Red Bull RB19 is the most successful car in Formula 1 history. Out of the 16 races run so far this season, the RB19 has only lost once. The title-winning car also showed stunning single-lap pace racking up 11 fastest laps and nine pole positions. Red Bull Racing has already clinched the… Read more.

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Aspiring Political Figure Vivek Ramaswamy Claims Protestors Rammed His Car, But It Looks Like He Made It Up

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Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the many Republican candidates for president who doesn’t have a chance in hell of wrestling the nomination away from Trump , is still on the campaign trail, doing his best to convince Trump to pick him for vice president. And to build support from the far-right, he’s taken a hard anti-Ukraine… Read more.

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