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Conicelli Toyota Shines a Light on Visionary Leadership: Honoring Dr. Susan Oleszewski at 'Looking Out for Kids' Charity Event

Conicelli Toyota of Conshohocken

Hey, Conicelli community! We've got some exciting news to share. As proud Silver Sponsors of Salus University's Sixteenth Annual "Looking Out for Kids" charity fundraiser, we're thrilled to be part of an event that's making a real impact in the lives of children in the Norristown School District. Celebrating a Visionary Leader: Dr.

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3 Dealership Inventory Management Best Practices

Automotive Mastermind

There are many questions that continually pop up around dealerships across the country: Should we keep this vehicle or send it to auction? Is this vehicle worth reconditioning for the lot? How far out should your used car department start planning for seasonal demand? Thankfully the semiconductor shortage is – mostly – over for the industry, according to S&P Global Mobility.

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Mazda Is Teasing The Next-Generation Miata At The Japan Mobility Show And It's Probably Electric

Jalopnik

Every automaker is looking toward the future of cars, but based on the rhetoric being passed around by most automakers, Mazda is one of only a few still looking toward the future of driving. Many automakers want to build soul-free pods that transport people and goods from place to place without interfering too much… Read more.

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New Kia EV3 to be unveiled in summer 2024

Auto Express

Kia released further details on its all-new, all-electric SUV at its Investor Day

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Tesla EV Market Share Continues To Drop In US

Jalopnik

When Tesla first launched the Model S in 2012 the expensive electric pseudo-luxury sedan was sharing the American EV market with neighborhood vehicles and the Nissan Leaf. For much of the last decade, Tesla had a serious head start over other EV makers, though has rested on its laurels recently and allowed that head… Read more.

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Differentiating Between a Used Car Dealership and a Private Seller

MforceLA

When it comes to buying a used vehicle, prospective buyers are often faced with two main options: purchasing from a used car dealer or a private owner. While both avenues have their own pros and cons, understanding the key distinctions between the two can help buyers make more informed decisions. This article aims to outline the differences between buying a used car from a dealer versus a private owner.

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These Are The Most Significant Cars In History (According To You)

Jalopnik

History: you don’t know where you’re going if you don’t know how you got there. I’ve always been a big buff of the before times, and so are many of you! I asked about cars that turned the tide of the past and you delivered with some obvious and very interesting answers. Read more.

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Woman Arrested After Wrapping Car To Look Like A Florida State Trooper

Jalopnik

A business woman in Florida learned the hard way on Tuesday that state troopers really don’t like it when a civilian impersonates one of their own. Read more.

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The Suzuki MOQBA Concept Is A Little Motorcycle That Can Walk Up Stairs And I Want To Ride It

Jalopnik

Making its debut at this month’s Japan Mobility Show, the Suzuki MOQBA is a little electric scooter with four wheels mounted on articulating legs. It’s the first motorcycle designed with the express purpose of walking up stairs. For now the design is in the conceptual stages, but this could revolutionize scootering in… Read more.

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Rule The Seas In This Retired Dutch Navy Ship Reborn As $24 Million Yacht

Jalopnik

Rich people are always looking for new ways to one-up each other, whether it’s opting for an outlandish finish on their car , buying up some exotic mansion or starting a sports team collection. Now, there’s a new way rich people can prove their might and it’s by buying an ex-navy vessel that has been turned into a… Read more.

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If You Don't Want Your Pickup To Look Like Your Fridge, Tesla's Color Wrap Option Might Be The Solution

Jalopnik

When the Cybertruck was first shown off 1421 days ago , the futuristic wedge was unlike anything else the automotive market had ever seen. To be fair, it still is. With a sharp-edged design crafted from stainless steel sheet, it wouldn’t look out of place in your local appliance showroom, fitting in between the… Read more.

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Most Used Cars Are Getting Cheaper Except For Trucks

Jalopnik

Used cars are finally getting a little cheaper, according to Cox Automotive. After what seemed like an interminable series of price hikes across all vehicle segments, used prices are going down. The only caveat is that pickup trucks are trending in the other direction and are getting slightly more expensive instead. Read more.

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What's Your State's Dumbest Looking License Plate?

Jalopnik

License plates probably aren’t something you think about all too often. At the end of the day, they’re just a functional piece of metal with numbers and letters that make sure you don’t buzz by a traffic camera too fast. Much like the cars they’re attached to, not every license plate is created equally – especially… Read more.

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FTC Rule Would Make A Special Exception So Car Dealers Can Keep Ripping People Off

Jalopnik

The Federal Trade Commission may be excluding car dealerships from its plans to ban junk fees if provisions in a reportedly controversial set of proposed rules targeting dealerships are finalized. According to Automotive News , the FTC’s plan would ban businesses from charging hidden and misleading fees and require… Read more.

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Former F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Guilty Of Fraud, Will Pay $820M

Jalopnik

Through a bit of dumb luck in the late 1970s, former Brabham team owner Bernard Charles Ecclestone became a very wealthy man. It would seem that over the last 18 years, the 92-year-old Mr. Ecclestone has failed to disclose a significant portion of his wealth, including hundreds of millions he holds in a trust in… Read more.

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When Freeway Removal Goes Wrong

Jalopnik

The removal of the shortest freeway in the U.S., the I-375 interstate in Detroit, was lauded as a step in the right direction in terms of both honoring historical racial justice and digging out a useless, polluting, alienating piece of infrastructure. But instead of green space and quiet streets, Detroiters will… Read more.

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I Want An American V8 For $5,000! What Car Should I Buy?

Jalopnik

Shane lives in South Dakota and found himself bidding on an old Caddy, the car performs as expected for a winning price of about $100 and now he is looking to spend a tad more on a piece of American iron with a V8 under the hood. What car should he buy? Read more.

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Kia Wants Its EV Lineup To Be Way More Affordable

Jalopnik

Kia – an automaker once known for its bargain bin prices – wants to tap into some of that old magic with EVs, sort of. The automaker is aiming to build new mass-market compact EVs that’ll start in the mid-$30,000 range, according to Automotive News. Read more.

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At $15,800, Will This 1991 BMW 318i Touring Make For A Quick Estate Sale?

Jalopnik

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice 318i is a low-rent model featuring manual windows, transmission, and seats. Let’s see if its wagon booty makes up for both that poverty spec and its price. Read more.

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American Racing Fans Don't Deserve To Have It This Good

Jalopnik

Enthusiasm for motorsport is on the rise. The on-track action is as exciting as it has ever been, with international participation from major sports car and luxury manufacturers drawing tons of eyeballs. Long-term sustainability for the sport and tons of new fans joining in makes everything better for lifetime fans… Read more.

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The Kia EV9 Will Get Up To 304 Miles Of Range For Not A Lot Of Money

Jalopnik

The gentle trickle of Kia EV9 information continues. Kia released range numbers for the EV9 Thursday after releasing initial pricing and full line pricing within weeks of each. Read more.

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Mexico Is China's Trojan Horse In The War For EV Dominance Against The U.S.

Jalopnik

The U.S. and China are in a power struggle right now, and its outcome is going to reorganize the roles both countries play in global automotive production. The U.S. wants to be more independent from China for its EV production, but China is not going to cede its dominance. In fact, China plans to increase its… Read more.

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‘You Just Lost Kentucky Truck’: Auto Worker Strike Comes To Ford’s Largest Plant

Jalopnik

Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 12, 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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No One Wants To Bike To Work And Its Easy To See Why

Jalopnik

Due to poor infrastructure and safety concerns more people are choosing to skip cycling to the office.

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