Auto Alert
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Key Metrics to Track in 2025 for Dealership Success Dealership metrics are measurable quantities used to evaluate performance and drive decision-making. They are essential for tracking every process that keeps your dealership running smoothly. Each department within your dealership plays a critical role and provides valuable insights that contribute to the dealership’s overall success.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 23, 2024
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.
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Carscoops
DECEMBER 27, 2024
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.
AutoDealer Today
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Q3 satisfaction falls sharply on spotty reliability, driver boredom, and clogged Tesla stations.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Theres no indication anyone nefarious accessed the information before VW software provider Cariad patched the vulnerability.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The first retail 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be sold at Barrett-Jackson's upcoming Scottsdale auction All proceeds from the first ZR1's sale will benefit the American Red Cross Customer deliveries for the ZR1 are scheduled to start in early 2025 With the arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1and its mid-engine layout and screaming.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The recall affects Ford F-150 Lightning models built from November 5, 2023, to February 13, 2024. Ford reports that some electric trucks may have an improperly torqued nut on the control arm joint. Owners will be notified of the recall starting February 3 and directed to contact a dealer. If you own a 2023 or 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning , this one’s for you.
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Machines with Souls
DECEMBER 23, 2024
BMW has released the first images of an electric M3. Is it what we want? I give three keys for BMW M to hit. The post Three things BMW M needs to make you want an electric M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Stellantis has paused production at its sprawling Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, due to slowing demand for the vehicles built there. The vehicles include the Fiat 500e electric hatch as well as the Maserati GranTurismo coupe and convertible, both gas and electric versions. Citing comments made by Stellantis to union officials, Reuters reported.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Roughly half of the fine will go into California’s Air Pollution Control Fund. Stellantis has previously paid hundreds of millions of dollars in fines over defeat devices. Impacted models include the Ram ProMaster, 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. Stellantis will cough up $4.2 million to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as several of its vehicles found to be producing emissions beyond the allowable limits.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 25, 2024
The tame racing driver set a fast lap then smoked the tires to celebrate.
Machines with Souls
DECEMBER 22, 2024
I take a look at C8 Corvette values, which have dropped significantly the past year. Is it enough to make you go for base? The post The C8 Corvette is starting to get cheap appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 33,456 older luxury cars because their glass sunroof panels may not be properly secured. The recall encompasses a number of different vehicles from model years 2001 to 2011, including CLK-Class coupes, E-Class sedans and wagons, CLS-Class sedans, and sedan, coupe, and wagon body styles of the compact Mercedes-Benz.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Subaru has announced that the new Forester Hybrid will launch by mid-2025. The hybrid setup is expected to combine a 2.5-liter boxer with two electric motors. The electrified SUV will retain Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. Subaru is gearing up for the launch of the all-important hybrid variant of the new generation Forester in the US, as the company has quietly confirmed on its consumer website that the model will go on sale by mid-2025.
AutoSuccessOnline
DECEMBER 27, 2024
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.
Auto Express
DECEMBER 24, 2024
We challenged the industrys top design studios to create new transport for Father Christmas. Heres what they produced!
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Sixth-generation Subaru Forester gains hybrid powertrain in 2025 Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Rugged Forester Wilderness also in the works Subaru has offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets for years, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover is finally coming to the.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Newly elected Ohio Senator Moreno calls for U.S. ownership of Stellantis’ American assets. He is extremely critical of how Stellantis and its ex-CEO, Carlos Tavares, handled their US brands. North American sales fell 36 percent in the third quarter, raising concerns about its future. Change is brewing in the American auto industry, and newly elected Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is at the center of it.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Former Nissan CEO, and current fugitive, Carlos Ghosn has criticised his former car company yet again, this time following reports that itll merge with fellow Japanese brand Honda. Last week , Nikkei Asia reported Honda and Nissan will soon begin negotiations which would see Japans second- and third-largest carmakers by volume join forces to stay afloat.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The Forester Hybrid will combine Toyota's electrical know-how with Subaru's boxer engine.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 25, 2024
The Nissan GT-R earned its nickname of Godzilla The nickname was given to the R32 GT-R by Wheels magazine in 1989 The Australian Touring Car Championship series changed rules in 1993 effectively banning the GT-R from competing U.S. car enthusiasts have embraced the nickname "Godzilla" for the Nissan GT-R, but the moniker originated in Australia.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A recall has been issued in the US, impacting 2,021 examples of the Giulia and Stelvio. Drivers could be left to rely solely on the electronic parking brake if a failure occurs. Owners will be notified by February 2025, and repairs will be done free of charge. Do you own a 2019-2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia or Stelvio in the US? If so, you may be disappointed to hear that Stellantis has delivered an unwelcome holiday surprise, announcing a recall for these models due to a brake-related issue that could
Autocar
DECEMBER 25, 2024
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.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The factory crew might not be happy in Sant'Agata Bolognesebut who cares?
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 24, 2024
I’d been trudging up to the Alps chalet, my feet stopped in their snowy tracks. A glimmering gold W126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sat on winter tires, with chains on the rears. It looked perfect. Instantly I was transported to my Grandparent’s, Grandpa and Nonnie as I called them, garage in Fargo, ND. It was like…an out of body.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 26, 2024
A rare delivery-mileage 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R was wrecked in a dealership crash. A Hyundai Tucson driver smashed into the showroom where the SVT Cobra R was parked. The incident took place at Tri-City Ford dealership in Eden, North Carolina, earlier this month. Mustangs get banged up all the time, but few meet their demise quite like this one.
Autocar
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Forget the roast turkey, the carefully curated motors are the real mani course Our Secret Santa lunch is a chance for Autocars road testers to show their caring, sharing side Secret Santa. A nice idea, often poorly executed. Usually its done as a money saving measure, and usually its within an office environment and you end up buying for someone you dont know particularly well.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The California New Car Dealers Association says Scout Motors is breaking the law by selling directly to buyers.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 24, 2024
McLaren has issued a recall on its hardcore 765LT supercar due to the rear window potentially detaching. The recall covers examples of the 765LT coupe from the 2021 model year, and affects a total of 163 cars in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the NHTSA on Nov. 28 (recall campaign number 24V901000), insufficient adhesive.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The average transaction price for new vehicles in November 2024 rose to $48,724. Incentives averaged 8% of ATP, with 20 brands offering above-average discounts. Luxury car segment prices fell 25.1%, while subcompact prices dropped by 11.1%. If you thought car prices were finally about to come down from their oxygen-deprived, Everest-level highs, you’re half right, but also wrong.
AutoSuccessOnline
DECEMBER 27, 2024
For dealerships in states that allow for calendar year submissions, January 1 marks a crucial opportunity to take advantage of favorable state laws and maximize your warranty reimbursement rates. Even if you submitted recently in 2024, you can still submit again as soon as Jan. 1, 2025, and capitalize on another opportunity to optimize your rates. Heres how to prepare: 1.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 21, 2024
This C3 Corvette uses the drivetrain from a GMC Typhoon, and makes nearly 2000 horsepower.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Mercedes-Benz is developing a redesigned CLA-Class set to launch next year as a 2026 model in the U.S. For the new generation, the compact sedan will be available with both hybrid and fully electric powertrain options. A prototype for the hybrid was recently spotted, and our latest shots show the electric version. A high-performance AMG version of.
Carscoops
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Affected vehicles include 2025 Mercedes E350 and E450 models with rear axle issues. Mercedes-Benz has discovered that the camber strut brackets may have weak welds. It’s unclear when the automaker will begin making the necessary repairs for the affected cars. Mercedes-Benz has only recently begun production of the 2025 E-Class , yet a small number of examples are already being recalled in the United States.
CarExpert
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Honda and Nissan have agreed to merge, which, if everything goes according to plan, will see the two automakers become one by the middle of 2026. Spurred it seems by Nissan’s precarious financial position, the continuing rise of Chinese automakers, and the enormous cost of developing large scale electric vehicle platforms, Honda and Nissan will join forced to become, potentially, the world’s third largest car manufacturer.
Motor 1
DECEMBER 23, 2024
If approved, the two Japanese brands would be owned by a new holding company, making it one of the biggest carmakers in the world.
Motor Authority
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Stellantis is looking to patent heated wheel wells to keep snow and ice from building up during winter driving. This feature is described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Oct. 31, 2024, but filed by Stellantis Apr. 25, 2023. As described in the filing, it would rely on an electric heating.
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