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The Mercedes GLA has a private ratio of 65.3% in November. Private sales in Germany are down -9.3% year-on-year to just 78,254 for a Private Sales ratio (PS) of 32% vs. 35.1% in November 2023. Year-to-date registrations are off -6.9% to 842,598 and 32.5% PS vs. 32.6% over the same period in 2023. The VW T-Roc repeats at #1 with a solid 45.2% PS while the Mercedes GLA ascends to 2nd place (65.3% PS), dislodging the VW Golf (24.6% PS).
Sensitive information of 800,000 VW Group vehicle owners was found to be easily accessible online. EVs from VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda were affected in Germany, Europe, and other parts of the world. The data breach was discovered by an anonymous whistleblower using freely accessible software. Many people worry about hackers stealing their personal data, but sometimes, the worst breaches come not from shadowy cybercriminals but straight from the companies we trust.
The Jaguar Design Vision Concept is set to debut during 2024 Miami Art Week The striking concept previews the first in a trio of ultra-luxury Jaguar EVs The production model will launch in 2025, with deliveries starting the following year Jaguar is on a mission to transform into a much more exclusive brand, offering a trio of ultra-luxury electric.
Car dealers understand the importance of giving back to the community on a year-round basis, but it takes on even greater significance during the December holiday season with specific events to drive home the message of helping others in need. Canadian auto dealer contacted several dealers about some of the initiatives theyve undertaken this month to spread goodwill.
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The Grand Koleos accounts for 90% of Renault Korea sales in November. November new light vehicle sales disappoint in South Korea at -8.1% to 147,577. This includes 123,793 domestic manufacturers (-6.4%) and 23,784 foreigners (-16%). Year-to-date volumes are down an equally unimpressive -6.7% to 1,489,973 including 1,250,209 locals (-6.5%) and 239,764 foreigners (-7.5%).
A Tesla Cybertruck dent repair quoted at $3,000 was fixed for $25 using a suction cup. The stainless steel door panels require costly blending, even though the truck has no paint. Many dents can be repaired affordably with DIY tools instead of paying high repair shop fees. Replacing body panels can drain your wallet faster than a holiday shopping spree, but sometimes there’s a much cheaper and easier fix hiding in plain sight.
A Tesla Cybertruck dent repair quoted at $3,000 was fixed for $25 using a suction cup. The stainless steel door panels require costly blending, even though the truck has no paint. Many dents can be repaired affordably with DIY tools instead of paying high repair shop fees. Replacing body panels can drain your wallet faster than a holiday shopping spree, but sometimes there’s a much cheaper and easier fix hiding in plain sight.
Honda and Nissan are discussing a merger that could be finalized in 2026 Mitsubishi has been invited to join the party Nissan, in particular, is struggling, and an insider recently warned the automaker only has 12–14 months to survive On Monday Honda and Nissan confirmed merger talks are underway with a signed agreement for timelines and a.
We’re huge fans of Australian cars, so it pains us to write stories like this, but vehicle thefts in Australia (in Victoria in particular) are getting out of control and there’s one group of cars being disproportionally targeted using a cheap device from eBay. Victoria Police this week announced that vehicle crimes in the southern state have reached record levels.
Development of 2.4m 2011bhp electric hypercar was halted by pandemic; customer hand-overs are finally starting Lotus is finally beginning customer deliveries of its 2011bhp Evija electric hypercar, roughly four years after originally planned. The brands halo car was revealed in mid-2019 and due to be with its first customers by the end of 2020. Shortly after its unveiling, though, Lotus pushed back deliveries to mid-2021 due to Covid-related development delays.
Auto dealerships today face many challenges in maximizing their lead generation efforts. One of the most significant hurdles is the underutilization of a dealer website’s vehicle detail pages (VDPs) in their lead generation strategies. While many dealerships are already using VDPs, they often fail to leverage them to their full potential. This oversight can result in missed opportunities and reduced conversion rates, ultimately impacting the dealership’s bottom line.
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Mazda expects its U.S. sales to hit a record 410,000-420,000 units in 2024. The automaker has sold 384,181 vehicles year-to-date by the end of November. The CEO highlighted the ongoing development of ICE, hybrid, and EV powertrains. Mazda is riding high in the U.S. market in 2024, on track to smash its all-time sales record with expectations to hit over 400,000 units.
Recaro Automotive is a major supplier of car seats, particularly for performance applications. However, the German company ran into hard times earlier this year, including filing for bankruptcy protection in July. Fast forward to today, and a new investor has stepped in and plans to take control of the company. As first reported by Piston Heads on.
Ram Trucks Australia has confirmed itll bring the new twin-turbo, six-cylinder 1500 pickup to Australia in 2025 more than 18 months after it was unveiled in North America. In November 2023 , Ram unveiled the facelifted DT-generation 1500 , resulting in its long-standing 5.7-litre Hemi V8 engine being axed and replaced by a newer 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline petrol six.
Electrogenic kit cuts the MX-5's 0-60mph time down to around 6.0sec Powertrain from British firm Electrogenic packs 160bhp and more than 150 miles of range into NA roadster Electrogenic, the British firm behind electric conversions for classics such as the Delorean DMC-12 and Mini , has launched a new kit for the original Mazda MX-5. Designed to be completely reversible, it swaps the NA-generation roadster's four-cylinder petrol powerplant for a single electric motor.
As an auto dealer, time is money, but when title processing is slow, it is a whole different equation. Each day a car waits for its title, your costs add up depreciation, storage and floor plan fees, and lost sales opportunities. If you do the math, the expense of inefficient title management quickly multiplies into significant financial losses. Whats the sum of it?
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A Ford Fusion owner faced a major issue with their air conditioning system. After visiting a local Ford dealer, they received an eye-popping $9K repair quote. The repair bill is likely higher than the sedan’s entire resale value. When your car’s air conditioning stops working , it’s one of those moments where you brace for the inevitable: the repair bill.
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25m-high jumps become reality at Monster Jam University Part drag car, part rally car, part low-fl ying aircraft. So we yump it Youre going to catch some air, says Tristan England, driver of the JCB Digatron Monster Jam truck, the subject of this years Christmas road test. This was unexpected. If youll excuse the behind-the-scenes indulgence, sometimes we get a brief go in a Christmas road test vehicle, sometimes an extended run, but often if its, say, the Space Shuttle no go at all.
In this Executive Spotlight interview, Joey Green of One View speaks with AutoSuccess’ Brian Ankney. Green highlights the pressing issues of cybersecurity and operational disruptions in the industry, pointing out that many dealerships have historically under-prioritized cybersecurity, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. The cycle perpetuates as ransomware payments, often covered by insurance policies, incentivize further attacks.
Vacancies in the motor sector have fallen to a three-year low, according to the latest official figures. The just published IMI Automotive Vacancies Report shows that the motor trades vacancy rate has fallen month on month for the past four months. The IMIs analysis of the October 2024 data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows motor trades vacancies at 19,000, the lowest since October 2021.
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Entry-level Avenger is £1801 less than the rival Mini Aceman Stellantis brand's lone electric model gets big discounts to close the gap to the petrol version Jeep has slashed prices for the Avenger Electric , meaning the small SUV now undercuts rivals such as the Mini Aceman , Smart #1 and Volvo EX30 by a significant margin. The entry-level Longitude model now starts at £29,999, which is £5000 cheaper than previously.
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12 men in Massachusetts have been charged in connection with the theft of high-end cars worth more than $2.6 million. Brockton PD and 37 other local and federal agencies joined forces for the year-long Operation Hellcat investigation. The gang used programming devices to create new keys for cars they would then steal from dealerships. Operation Hellcat sounds like the kind of 1950s war movie Quentin Tarantino might have parodied in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but that’s the name of an i
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