This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
The modern auto dealership faces a multitude of challenges—limited staffing being one of the most pressing. In a highly competitive industry where the ability to respond quickly and effectively is key, a lean sales team can often feel overwhelmed. Sales […] The post Supporting Sales Teams with Smart Technology: How Get My Auto Eases Limited Staffing Challenges appeared first on Get My Auto.
The BYD M6 is inside the Indonesian Top 10 in October. Indonesian wholesales slow down their fall in October at -3.8% year-on-year to 77,191 units, leading to a year-to-date tally off -15% to 710,406. As for retail sales, they are down -7.6% to 73,443 for the month and – 11.5% year-to-date to 730,637. In the wholesales brands charts, Toyota (-1.5%) and Daihatsu (stable) continue to dominate with 35% and 18.3% share respectively.
Rachel Plotnick helps companies improve their interfaces, after researching the history of buttons. She claims that people’s “hunger for physical buttons” is due to their “tactility and feedback” The expert believes that touchscreens and buttons should be combined depending on the scenario. It seems that the world of technology—including the automotive industry— is undergoing a “re-buttoning” phase.
Mentorship is more than guidance—it's a transformative journey that shapes careers, fosters leadership, and drives change. In our latest Leadership Interview, Barbara Bergmeier, Executive Director of Industrial Operations at JLR, shared her compelling story of mentorship’s profound impact on her career and leadership development. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Mentorship: A Personal Journey Barbara’s mentoring journey began with a blend of informal guidance and structured programs.
TWR has been revived and its first product is a Jaguar XJS restomod called the Supercat TWR's modified XJS is powered by a bespoke supercharged 5.6-liter V-12 Pricing for the TWR Supercat starts at $285,000 Tom Walkinshaw Racing was a British motorsports and engineering company with successes in Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It went under.
The Nissan Patrol is the 2nd best-selling car in the UAE in October. 27,985 new light vehicles found a buyer in the United Arab Emirates in October, a solid 10.9% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is up by a similarly robust 10.2% to 250,834. Market leader Toyota (+3.
A salesman told a customer they’d need to pay “between $10k–20k over sticker.” Fortunately, most dealerships appear to be honoring the ID. Buzz’s original MSRP. Surprisingly, some dealerships are even offering discounts on the all-electric van. When we first heard that Volkswagen would limit availability of the new ID. Buzz to just one or two units per dealer at launch in the States—gradually increasing allocation in 2025—it didn’t take a crystal b
Isuzu has announced it will launch a new ‘MaxForce’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel in Thailand, which could succeed the long-running ‘4JJ’ 3.0-litre unit. The Isuzu D-Max ute – and likely the Isuzu MU-X – will soon gain a new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Thailand. Expected to debut in the D-Max and MU-X imminently, the new engine is reportedly built on the foundations of the 1.9-litre ‘RZ4E-TC’ diesel which launched in 2017 – and has been available in Australia since 2021 in lower-
Isuzu has announced it will launch a new ‘MaxForce’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel in Thailand, which could succeed the long-running ‘4JJ’ 3.0-litre unit. The Isuzu D-Max ute – and likely the Isuzu MU-X – will soon gain a new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Thailand. Expected to debut in the D-Max and MU-X imminently, the new engine is reportedly built on the foundations of the 1.9-litre ‘RZ4E-TC’ diesel which launched in 2017 – and has been available in Australia since 2021 in lower-
JLR has issued a recall of thousands of Range Rover SUVs built in the prior decade, because of an issue concerning their front suspension. The recall affects certain Range Rovers from the 2014-2016 model years, of which 16,759 examples are in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the NHTSA on Nov. 7 (recall campaign number.
The Toyota Yaris Cross ranks #6 in Vietnam in October. According to local association VAMA, the Vietnamese new vehicle market soars 52.8% year-on-year in October to 38,761, leading to a year-to-date tally up 12.3% to 264,346. These figures climb to 46,400 (+41.3%) and 312,892 (+10.2%) when adding Hyundai which reports separately from VAMA. The reason behind this market surge is the adoption by the government of a 50% reduction of the ownership tax.
On a dyno run, the 2025 M5 put down 696 hp and 729 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. This indicates the new super sedan could pack as much as 820 hp and 859 lb-ft. BMW claims the 2025 M5 sprints to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 3.4 seconds flat. BMW claims the new M5 pumps out an impressive 717 hp and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque, courtesy of its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 paired with an electric motor neatly integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.
RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale have achieved Gold Accreditation for ‘Best Employer in Town’ from Toyota GB. The award was presented by Mark Roden, sales director of Toyota GB and Arran Bangham, vice chairman of RRG Group, during a staff gathering at the dealerships. Bangham, said: “Achieving the Gold Accreditation is a remarkable achievement for both RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale.
Porsche has revealed an upgrade package developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS Wild aerodynamic modifications boost downforce to over 2,200 pounds at a speed of 177 mph Manthey said the upgrade package will significantly improve lap times Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent factory-built track cars money.
Streamlining tasks for yourself and your team can help improve productivity, and a lot of dealerships turn to technology to help them do that. The latest advancements in technology leverage artificial intelligence (AI), but not all implementations of AI are equal. Before we get to that, think about the things you dislike doing that take up your time.
The California Supreme Court ruled only new cars with warranties qualify for Lemon Law. The court sided with FCA, which denied the replace-or-refund remedy for a defective Ram. The used truck had an active powertrain warranty when it experienced serious engine issues. Californians purchasing a used car with an active manufacturer’s warranty just got an unwelcome reality check.
Chinese automotive powerhouse Geely is gearing up to play a big part in the Australian automotive landscape – and it plans to have a ute as part of its range. The broader Zhejiang Geely Holding Group – parent company of Volvo, Polestar, Smart, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, Lotus and new brand Radar Auto – is already present in our market with most of those marques, and the Geely brand will itself launch in 2025 with the new EX5 mid-sized electric SUV.
Hyundai will present the Ioniq 9 at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show The electric three-row SUV features a standard 110.3-kwh battery, which Hyundai said is good for a 335-mile range estimate Pricing for the Ioniq 9 will be announced closer to the start of sales in early 2025 Buyers looking for an electric vehicle with third-row seats have a new.
In today’s evolving auto market, one thing remains crucial: focusing on volume and exceptional customer service will naturally drive gross. In today’s market of compressed margins, dealerships are too fixated on protecting gross. This approach is costing deals — and, ultimately, gross profit. The reality is that our teams aren’t delivering the customer experience required to earn that gross, and they’re not leveraging the tools available to them.
Premium European automakers are shelling out millions of Euros to keep their dealers alive in a tough Chinese car market. A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red. BMW’s Q3 China sales slid 30 percent and its fancy Beijing Xingdebao 5S store was forced to close. European carmakers have been making bank in China for years, but now the profit stream has turned to a trickle, and no one knows this better than the reta
The Jeep Recon has been spied testing with minimal camouflage gear The Recon will use the STLA Large platform shared with the Jeep Wagoneer S EV The design was previewed in 2022 and first deliveries are expected to start in 2025 The production version of the Jeep Recon electric off-roader has been spied testing in prototype form for the first.
The Nissan X-Trail was already a budget-friendly family SUV, and the mid-spec ST-L just got even cheaper in one Australian state. One dealership in South Australia is offering three years of free servicing for both front- and all-wheel drive X-Trail ST-L variants until the end of November, in addition to a national finance deal. For front-wheel drive variants of the X-Trail ST-L, the subsidised servicing adds up to a total saving of $1326 over three years.
New-vehicle incentives have shot up by more than 60 percent in October compared to 12 months prior. Eight automakers had incentive packages above 10 percent of average transaction prices last month, Kelley Blue Book says. Automakers are being more generous as they attempt to reduce inventory, with Stellantis offering some of the best deals. New cars today cost pretty much the same as they did last year, but incentives are vastly improved, as automakers are dishing them out like early Christmas p
Classic Toyota LandCruiser owners share their ownership experiences – from highlights to lowlights, plus their regrets and lessons learned. The Toyota LandCruiser is one of the most iconic 4WDs in the world, consistently topping both the charts for new SUV sales in Australia, as well as dominating the local used-car market. RELATED: Do diesel cars last longer than petrol cars?
Jeep is developing a modular hardtop system that would allow removable hardtop pieces to be stowed onboard vehicles, which could be big news for the Wrangler. The current Jeep Wrangler requires owners to leave its hardtop behind, an inconvenience not asked of Ford Bronco drivers. But a patent application published by the United States Patent and.
Once upon a time, the rumbling of eight-cylinder engines could be heard right across Australia. In particular, a distinctly Aussie pair of V8s ruled our roads: the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. But those days are over, and both the aforementioned models are no more. Instead, the Australian automotive landscape is now ruled by SUVs and utes powered by low-displacement, turbocharged powertrains with six or fewer cylinders.
Ford has issued four recalls so far this month, one related to a fuel line bracket and another about oil leaks. Two further recalls are due to a missing airbag label and a passenger airbag that may fire unexpectedly. The NHTSA is also investigating Ford over faulty seatbelts and a battery problem that may cause a loss of engine power. When you sell almost 2 million cars, trucks, and SUVs every year it’s inevitable that a few reliability gremlins are going to creep in.
Nick Askew from Space Auto recently returned to the Babcox Media studios to discuss revolutionary advancements in automotive sales during an AutoSuccess Executive Spotlight interview. He discusses how these innovations can transform dealership operations. He says AI-driven desking and customer data integration represent a paradigm shift, empowering dealers to create better buying experiences while enhancing profitability.
The modern take on the Citroën SM unveiled by France's DS in September may see production yet. In an interview with Top Gear published on Monday, DS design chief Thierry Metroz said the company is investigating ways to get the large coupe concept into limited production, like using the services of a coachbuilder. He also said the idea of.
Toyota Australia is keen to reclaim the large SUV sales crown it will lose to the Ford Everest for the first time this year, and it’s well on the way with a solid order bank and an even bigger number of new-generation LandCruiser Prado 250 Series vehicles on their way Down Under in the next 12 months. Deliveries of the new fifth-generation Prado commenced earlier this month and the Japanese carmaker says it holds more than 17,000 orders.
The 2025 Nissan Armada is available to order in the US and Canada. Pricing starts from US$ 56,520 and CA$ 84,998, matching its predecessor. The new generation brings significant performance and tech upgrades. Nissan has announced pricing for the 2025 Armada in the US and Canada, with sales commencing in December. The arrival of the new generation Armada signals a long-overdue evolution for a model that had remained largely static since 2010.
Volkswagen Group's Cupra brand has given an update on its plans to launch in the U.S. The Spanish performance marque still targets a U.S. arrival by the end of the decade, but a previous plan to only sell electric vehicles, starting with a pair of crossovers, has been abandoned. Cupra now expects to offer gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles.
Polestar’s local boss anticipates the brand’s new coupe-styled electric crossover will become its top-seller next year, despite the absence of a conventional windscreen at the rear of the mid-sized battery-powered SUV. Speaking with CarExpert at the Australian media launch of the Polestar 4 , the Sino-Swedish auto brand’s local managing director Scott Maynard said the size and price positioning of the carmaker’s answer to the popular Tesla Model Y should make it Polestar&
Isuzu has launched mild-hybrid versions of the D-Max pickup and MU-X SUV in Thailand. The electrified 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine generates 161 hp and 400 Nm of torque. The mill is mated to a new 8-speed automatic, improving performance and fuel efficiency. Isuzu might be working on a fully electric version of the D-Max , but before that arrives in 2025, the midsize pickup gained another electrified powertrain option.
Vertu Motors has opened its second VWFS Rent-a-Car business, located at Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South. This new service follows the success of Vertu Volkswagen Huddersfield. Vertu Motors Volkswagen and Audi Franchise director David Allen said: “We’re thrilled to expand VWFS Rent-a-Car to Nottingham South, making it even easier for customers in the region to access high-quality Volkswagen rentals.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is round 22 of the 2024 F1 season The race runs on a Tilke-designed street circuit known as the Las Vegas Strip Circuit The race is scheduled for Saturday night instead of F1's usual Sunday setting The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to Las Vegas this weekend for what will be the third to last race of the season.
Polestar Cars Australia will kick off the new year with several new ‘Spaces’ in tandem with numerous dealer partners, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle brand’s local boss has confirmed. Speaking with media at the local launch of the new Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV, managing director Scott Maynard said the EV specialist will open seven new sites around the country in collaboration with five different retail partners. “The way the Polestar brand is sold globally is no
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
246 
Let's personalize your content