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Dealers drive community efforts to support those in need

Canadian Auto Dealer

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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Report: Nio to launch in UK in early 2025 with new Onvo L60

Autocar

New L60 is said to be most aero-efficient SUV on sale Lack of import tariffs means UK will be first European market to get Chinese firm's new affordable EV brand Nio will reportedly bring its new affordable EV brand Onvo to Europe next year, starting with the launch of the L60 coup-SUV in the UK. As reported by Automotive News Europe , Nio's product planning boss Eric Yu explained that Onvo would come to the UK first because, unlike the EU,it doesn't import tariffs on Chinese-built EVs - which w

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Massive number of Holden and HSV cars being stolen using cheap eBay tool

CarExpert

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.

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Electric Jeep Wagoneer S Already Getting Dealer Discounts Of Up To $3,000

Carscoops

Some Jeep dealers are already offering discounts of up to $3,000 on the Launch Edition. EPA ratings show the Wagoneer S achieves 303 miles of range with standard Falken tires. Launching early next year, the electric SUV starts at $70,200 before a $1,795 destination fee. The Dodge Charger Daytona isn’t the only EV getting discounted ahead of launch as Jeep dealers are in a similar boat.

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Alfa Romeo builds first customer example of modern 33 Stradale

Motor Authority

The modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is now in production The sultry supercar will be built in a run of only 33 cars Power comes from a twin-turbocharged V-6 as standard but buyers can request an electric powertrain The first customer example of the modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has been completed, a little more than a year after the sultry supercar.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention

Autocar

C-Class EV, pictured, is due around 2026 but won't replace the combustion-engined version New MB.EA platform will bring battery-electric options for Mercedes' big-selling exec and its SUV twin As Mercedes-AMG launches AMG.EA as its breakthrough electric architecture, Mercedes-Benz will follow suit with MB.EA, a platform that has been called the backbone of the brands future electric line-up.

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Toyota Prado, Lexus GX get bulletproof armour to match their reliability

CarExpert

Toyota is famed for making reliable vehicles, with some going as far to say theyre bulletproof and can take on anything. Canadian armoured vehicle firm Inkas has that idiom a reality by literally bulletproofing the new 250 Series LandCruiser Prado and its luxurious Lexus GX twin. Both SUVs have been extensively modified to be rated as BR6 armour level vehicles, the highest level available for civilians without permits. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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2025 Corvette ZR1 hits 9s, posts fastest 0-60 mph time yet

Motor Authority

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 lives up to expectations by setting new performance benchmarks, including the quickest-ever 0-60 mph time for a production Corvette. The new ZR1 will reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.3 seconds, and run the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds, both with the optional ZTK Performance Package, Chevy confirmed Thursday in a.

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Honda doesn’t want to buy Nissan, they want to kill it

Machines with Souls

A Nissan-Honda merger doesn't really sound like a combination of the two companies, but an eventual complete takeover. The post Honda doesn’t want to buy Nissan, they want to kill it appeared first on Machines With Souls.

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Vehicle Sales to Post 5-Year High

AutoDealer Today

Various conditions combined to pull consumers from the sidelines.

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CATL Drives China’s EV Battery Network Expansion With 1,000 New Stations

Carscoops

The Chinese battery maker plans to build more than 1,000 swapping stations in 2025. CATL has already co-developed 10 electric vehicles that will be supported by its network. Nio is the leader in EV battery-swapping and already operates over 2,600 stations in China. More than a decade ago, Elon Musk previewed innovative battery swap technology for electric vehicles that could serve as a compelling alternative to charging.

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2025 Toyota Tacoma adds new details for TRD Pro, Trailhunter

Motor Authority

The 2025 Toyota Tacoma features few changes following 2024's redesign The popular midsize pickup truck continues to offer the choice of gas and hybrid powertrains The 2025 Tacoma arrives at dealerships in the winter with a starting price of $33,085, including destination The Toyota Tacoma was redesigned for 2024, so for the second year of the.

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CUPRA Born: 9 cool features we adore

Autocar

To celebrate CUPRAs new 100-day Love Me or Leave Me offer, we spent some quality time getting to know the CUPRA Born these are the things we loved If youre thinking about making the switch to an electric car, but dont quite have the confidence to make that leap of faith, CUPRAs new Love Me or Leave Me offer * could be your perfect introduction to the world of plug-in power.

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Honda, Nissan plotting merger as EV competition rises – report

CarExpert

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly looking to merge, amid rising electric vehicle (EV) sales from more affordable rivals. Nikkei Asia reports Honda and Nissan will soon begin negotiations which would see Japans second- and third-largest carmakers by volume join forces to stay afloat. Both carmakers sent separate statements to news agency Reuters without direct comment on the reported merger.

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Toyota Hilux Champ Turns Into A Seven-Seater SUV

Carscoops

Toyota Astra Motor will offer a three-row SUV based on the Hilux Champ in Indonesia. The passenger-friendly version of the truck was created by a local body shop. The model will serve as a cheaper alternative to the Hilux-based Toyota Fortuner. The Toyota Hilux Champ – sold as the Hilux Rangga in Indonesia – is known for its customization potential , so it’s no surprise that there is a new bodystyle variant in town.

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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju revealed as wild overlander

Motor Authority

The U.K.'s Ineos continues to showcase the versatility of its Grenadier off-roader with the reveal on Wednesday of the Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju, a wild overlander built to conquer Australia's harsh terrain. The Grenadier Quartermaster is the pickup sibling to the Grenadier SUV, and the new Kaiju version—its name derived from the.

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Country Auto Stores in Sale of Country Buick GMC of Leesburg

Dealer World

Sale of leading domestic brand in the highly desirable Washington DC market marks Kerrigan Advisors 284 th dealership sold and 54 th franchise sold in the Mid-Atlantic region since the firms inception WASHINGTON DC December 19, 2024 Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Northern Virginia-based Country Auto Stores in the sale of Country Buick GMC of Leesburg in Loudoun County to Jaffer Syed.

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2025 Mazda 2 and CX-3 score safety and tech boost

CarExpert

Mazda Australia has announced running model year 2025 (MY25) changes for its entry-level Mazda 2 and CX-3 , focusing on boosting safety amongst other upgrades though it sees the price of entry up by thousands. The 2025 Mazda CX-3 arguably is the headline act here, with the outgoing base Sport dropped and the Pure becoming the new entry point. Said CX-3 Pure picks up a heap more kit too, including 18-inch gun metal machined alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control and Smart Brake Support the latte

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Stellantis Invests $2.1B To Build 3 New Alfa Romeos, Jeep Compass And More In Italy

Carscoops

Stellantis commits €2 billion to Italian production, ensuring all factories remain operational. Maserati’s plant in Modena will be transformed into a new hub for the group’s high-end vehicles. EV and hybrid versions of the Jeep Compass, Lancia Gamma, and DS7 will be built from 2025. For much of the year, tensions simmered between Stellantis and the Italian government over the automaker’s long-term commitments to the country.

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De Tomaso completes first production-spec P72 supercar

Motor Authority

De Tomaso has built the first production-specification version of its P72 supercar The car will be used for final dynamic validation ahead of the first customer examples being built Development is being handled together with Germany's HWA There's a revival of De Tomaso currently underway, with the new iteration of the legendary Italian brand set.

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Arnold Clark buys Wingrove Motor Company

Motor Trader

UK dealer giant Arnold Clark has bought Wingrove Motor Company for an undisclosed sum. Wingrove Motor Company Limited has been serving the needs of North East motorists since 1925, when the company was founded on the West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. Wingrove has four centres in the North East, including showrooms in Silverlink, North Tyneside, and Fenham and Newcastle.

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2024 GWM Cannon Ute: Australia’s cheapest dual-cab gets even cheaper for a limited time

CarExpert

GWM is ramping up the deals on its dual-cab Cannon Ute , ahead of an updated model arriving in Australian showrooms early next year. Until December 31, 2024 or while stocks last, GWM Australia is offering the entire Ute (aka Cannon Ute or Ute Cannon) range with a $2000 bonus for private buyers, or $1500 for ABN holders. With the range now starting from $34,490 drive-away for private buyers of the base Premium, the price of entry to the range is $4500 cheaper than prior to August, with the base d

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Another Rolls-Royce Cullinan Falls Into The Hands Of Mansory

Carscoops

The tuner is offering two carbon fiber finishes for its widebody kit. Upgrades made to the twin-turbo V12 means it now delivers a mighty 720 hp. A set of 24-inch forged wheels and lowered suspension complete the look. Whenever a high-end carmaker releases a new or updated model, you can bet your bottom dollar that it won’t take long before Mansory gets its hands on one.

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Honda 0 Series EV prototypes head to 2025 CES

Motor Authority

Honda will unveil a pair of 0 Series prototypes at 2025 CES Teaser photo points to one of the prototypes being an evolution of the Honda Saloon concept unveiled during 2024 CES First 0 Series EV is due to start production around 2026 Honda will use the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month to unveil a pair of prototypes that the.

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Solid-state battery round-up: 2025 to be a decisive year

Autocar

MG sibling brand IM's L6 saloon can be had with a range-boosting semi-solid-state battery Lighter battery tech is finally edging closer towards production after years of delays Solid-state batteries have long been touted as the technological breakthrough that electric car makers are striving to bring to market. Finally, it looks like 2025 could mark a crucial step on the technology's path to becoming ready for production.

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Australian Government aims to boost EV uptake with low-interest loans

CarExpert

As more Australian states phase out their electric vehicle (EV) incentives, the Australian Government is stepping in with a new one: low-interest loans. The Federal Government has announced it will offer these loans for workers earning less than $100,000 a year, as well as essential workers such as police officers, teachers, firefighters and nurses.

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Stellantis Delays Electric Ram To 2026, Range-Extended Truck To Launch First

Carscoops

The Ram 1500 REV will launch in 2026, over a year later than initially planned. Stellantis acknowledged that market demand for half-ton EV pickups is slowing. The 1500 Ramcharger range-extender will debut in H1 2025, driven by demand. In a decision that probably won’t shock anyone following the EV market, Stellantis has delayed the launch of its all-electric Ram 1500 REV yet again, this time pushing it all the way back to 2026.

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All next-gen Honda hybrids to have Honda S+ Shift

Motor Authority

Honda announced a next-generation hybrid powertrain due for launch in 2025 The powertrain is designed to run either a 1.5- or 2.0-liter inline-4 as its gas component The first application will be a modern Prelude Honda on Wednesday provided the first details on its next-generation hybrid powertrain, set to roll out from 2025, starting with a.

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in Sale of Hyundai Genesis of Metairie Dealership to Matt Bowers Auto Group

Dealer World

Buy/sell market continues to trend towards high volume dealerships in high growth markets; marks Kerrigan Advisors 133rd dealership sold in the southern region since inception and 79 th franchise sold in 2024 NEW ORLEANS, LA December 16, 2024 Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented New Orleans-based Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in the sale of its Hyundai Genesis of Metairie dealership to Matt Bowers Auto Group following th

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Car thefts reach record high in Australian state

CarExpert

Victoria is in the midst of a car theft crisis, with thefts from and of motor vehicles reaching historic high. According to data from Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency, thefts from motor vehicles reached an all-time high over the 12 months to the end of September 2024, with 68,042 offences recorded in the state, a year-on-year increase of 13,924 offences or 25 per cent.

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Volvo Still Not Sure If It Should Build An Electric Estate

Carscoops

The brand acknowledges it could build a compelling electric estate but isn’t sure there’d be enough demand for it. Volvo UK’s managing director said they will have a clearer idea on the vehicle’s future early next year. While three months ago Volvo backed away from its commitment to go electric-only by 2030, it continues to invest heavily in the EV space and will grow its range.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class spied with updates

Motor Authority

The current seventh-generation S-Class is about to receive a mid-cycle update A prototype for the updated Maybach S-Class variant has been spotted A redesigned S-Class is expected by the end of the decade with gas and electric options Mercedes-Benz is working on a mid-cycle refresh for its S-Class, and the latest prototype to be spotted is for the.

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2026 Honda Prelude confirmed: Coupe returns with hybrid after 25 years, Australia possible – Video

Drive.com

The Honda Prelude hybrid sports coupe has been confirmed for a global launch in late 2025, around two years after a near-production concept debuted in Japan. The 2026 Honda Prelude sports coupe has been confirmed for production in around 12 months with a standard hybrid powertrain, 25 years after its predecessor reached the end of the line. Honda has announced the Prelude will return to the United States in late 2025 with Europe due to follow in early 2026, including the right-hand-drive United

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Lexus NX recalled

CarExpert

Lexus Australia is recalling over 1000 examples of its NX crossover due to a fault with its automatic high-beam system. “Due to a programming issue, the Adaptive High Beam System (AHS) LED units (high beam) and AHS ECUs (Electronic Control Unit) may incorrectly detect the signals for switching from low beam to high beam,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, a warning message will display and render the high beam inoperative. “A non-operational high bea

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Colorado Shoppers Can Drive Away In A New Fiat 500e For Just $62 Per Month

Carscoops

The lease is technically free but includes $1,297.68 in taxes and caps mileage at 10,000 per year. Lessees have the option to buy out the 500e at the end for $17,388. Fiat recently confirmed that it has extended its production pause of the EV in Italy. A couple of weeks ago, we brought you the story of a Nissan dealer in Colorado that was offering $5 leases on 2025 Leaf models.

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Michelin and Brembo are reducing braking distances with AI

Motor Authority

Michelin and Brembo have pooled their talents in the area of artificial intelligence and other smart technologies to help make vehicles safer, especially when it comes to reducing braking distances. Announced on Dec. 12, the partnership is focused on the exchange of real-time data between Michelin's tire monitoring software and Brembo's Sensify.

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Solving Customer Experience Challenges

Vanguard Dealer Services

Its Time for 21 st Century Customer Success As a result of digital engagement opportunities, there have been significant changes that have rapidly evolved the automotive customer experience. Consumers simply wont settle for good enough. A large majority do their own research and due diligence, knowing exactly what they want and expect from a dealership.