Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

High vehicle prices and interest rates are delivering an economic one-two punch that is being felt throughout the used-vehicle ecosystem. Think consumer financing and monthly payments, dealership inventory and certified used vehicles, and residuals and repossessions. And they’re bound to be among the major discussion points during Used Car Week, set for Nov. 6-9 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Call Revu

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By Scott Bleasdell Considering the various challenges over the past few years in the franchise automotive retailers, the ability to glean insights from customer interactions has become increasingly important to dealers. Customers who are stuck with their aging vehicle due to high interest rates or the continued new vehicle inventory shortage are looking for a trusted dealer to service their existing vehicle to keep it safe, reliable, and on the road.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

America’s cars are going gray — and not just because they’re getting older. The latest study of car colors from iSeeCars shows gray rising in popularity, passing silver for third in market share behind perennial favorites white and black. According to the study, which analyzed more than 10 million 1- to 5-year-old used cars sold in 2018 and 2023, gray has gained four percentage points in those five years, rising from 15.2% of the market to 19.2%. iSeeCars said silver had been third “for much of

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Call Revu

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By Scott Bleasdell Considering the various challenges over the past few years in the franchise automotive retailers, the ability to glean insights from customer interactions has become increasingly important to dealers. Customers who are stuck with their aging vehicle due to high interest rates or the continued new vehicle inventory shortage are looking for a trusted dealer to service their existing vehicle to keep it safe, reliable, and on the road.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Someone has gone to the trouble printing signs instructing drivers of EVs with slower charging rates to not use fast chargers at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and to drive to other chargers instead — at least, according to a post on Reddit. As a friend of the site is fond of asking, “Why are EV people like… Read more.

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CarSalesProfessional.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The business of selling cars has changed. It’s all about working car sales internet leads today. It has changed quickly since the Internet became a part of our business. The showroom used to be flooded with potential buyers who had no idea what was happening. However, unless they have already […] The post Working Car Sales Internet Leads, Dos and Don’ts first appeared on Car Sales Professional.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Britain’s Institution of Structural Engineers (ISE) has released updated design guidance for multi-story car parks, or parking garages for people on the other side of the Atlantic but we should take note here in the U.S. Many parking garages weren’t constructed to deal with the current landscape of heavier cars. The… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For decades, the Mercedes-Benz SL class has represented the very best of what the world’s oldest car brand could do. It was meant to be peak style, peak luxury and, in some cases, peak performance. Whether it was the famed 300SL Gullwing , the 230SL Pagoda or even the R129 SL600, you knew the person driving it had… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I probably like the new Nissan Z more than most people. Enough that if you gave me a $50,000 budget, it’s probably the new car that I would buy. The design just does it for me in a way that I can admit is irrational, but if I’m buying a new car, I have to connect with how it looks, and neither the Toyota Supra nor the… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

After decades of selling the Century as an ultra-luxury sedan , Toyota recently added a new model with a Century badge. No, we’re not talking about a coupe and convertible to take on the Bentley Continental GT, which would have been awesome. Instead, we’re talking about the new Century SUV. Or, since you can order it… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s easy to rag on American cars. Build quality was essentially an afterthought until the Japanese showed up, and even today, they can still come up short. But that doesn’t mean all American cars suck. Rag on the durability of the Pontiac Solstice ’s materials or poke fun at the Focus’s transmission issues all you… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Some attractive, affordable EVs that aren’t Model 3 s are hitting the market and surprisingly, it’s smaller automaker Volvo leading the way. The automaker announced a starting price of $36,245 for the 2025 Volvo EX30, as well as trim and destination charges for the vehicle on Tuesday. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Pontiac was awarded as Car of the Year by Motor Trend magazine upon its 1961 debut. Let’s see if this innovative design still holds up today. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To stop electric cars from sneaking up on unsuspecting or visually impaired pedestrians, lawmakers demand that they pipe synthetic noises into the outside world. Now, a video shared by British outlet Auto Express shows the novel approach Zeekr has taken to these requirements, offering up music and even animal noises… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As screens continue to dominate our in-car experiences, having a good infotainment system is incredibly important. These systems have, of course, d eveloped and changed a lot over the years. For the most part, they’ve gotten a whole lot better, but not all of them have. That’s what led us to our question from a few… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Guns ‘n’ Roses hit “Welcome To The Jungle” will always remind me of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , arguably the best GTA game out there. But while the 1980s hit soundtracked all kinds of carnage in the game, it rarely provided a score for real-world chaos. Until one New Jersey driver decided it was… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There’s a lot to like about luxurious SUVs. They cram in more niceties than most houses, are packed with pristine finishes and come with more cutting-edge tech than you can shake a stick at. Now, after spending a weekend with the latest offering from Mercedes-Benz , I’m here to tell you that luxurious cars should also… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Driverless taxis from Cruise have been prowling the streets of San Francisco for years , with what we might call mixed results. They’re known for stopping in traffic and interrupting commutes, but rarely do things get worse than that. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A lackluster third quarter from Tesla has the Chinese automaker BYD eyeing the American automaker’s EV crown as the firm is just over 3,000 units away from becoming the largest EV automaker in the world. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Ford isn’t letting things like quality or production troubles stop the company from updating its F-150 Lightning EV. While some buyers may be frustrated about the long wait or not being able to find one (that isn’t marked up) on dealer lots, Ford is giving buyers more to look forward to with each passing model year.… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Honda has finally revealed the EV with a range of 300 miles on a full charge.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Home Depot this summer announced the goal of having over 85 percent of North America’s outdoor lawn equipment run on rechargeable battery technology by 2028. The home improvement retailer has stated that it will work with manufacturers to broaden its selection of battery-powered products, replacing gas-powered… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A woman stood up to an armed biker who attacked her car after crashing into it and threatening her at gunpoint. The biker appeared to be part of a group of illegal dirt bike and ATV riders, the likes of which have caused traffic scenes in major cities. Drivers tend to stay out of the way of these groups, but a young… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A new law is taking effect this month that will require minors to have a learner’s permit in order to drive a golf cart in the state of Florida. So much for Ron DeSantis running the freest state in the union. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s been a hell of a few years for American automakers; profits have been good, very good. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis have made $250 billion since 2013, with another $32 billion on the way by the end of the year according to Economic Policy Institute. But there are dark clouds gathering for the Big 3 just… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Does the updated version of Nissan's performance sports car warrant the high price?

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, October 3, 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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