Women Automotive Network
APRIL 24, 2025
As AI continues to shape the future of the automotive industry, Dr. Charlene Wu is helping ensure that people remain at the centre of innovation. A behavioural scientist and Vice President of Human-Centered AI at the Toyota Research Institute, Dr. Wu brings a unique perspective on how diverse expertise can drive meaningful impact in emerging technologies.
Best Selling Cars Blog
APRIL 20, 2025
BYD holds 18.8% of the Singaporean market in March. Singaporean new car sales continue to march forward in March at +23.5% year-on-year to 4,333 units. This way, the Q1 tally is up 33.7% to 10.914. BYD (+60%) surges once again to lodge its third consecutive win with 18.8% share. Toyota (+15.8%) trails the market but repeats at #2, a ranking it now also holds year-to-date.
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Carscoops
APRIL 24, 2025
Nissan cancels electric sedans and crossovers in response to shrinking sedan market. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new electric SUV with a rugged design. Upcoming Nissan EVs will use a new platform with upgraded motors and faster charging. In May of last year, it was reported that Nissan had hit the pause button on two electric sedans that were originally set to be built in the United States.
Autocar
APRIL 24, 2025
BMW says its smallest car has a very important role to play as it moves into the Neue Klasse era The BMW 1 Series will return for a radically reinvented fourth generation within the next three years, as the German brand goes against its rivals in committing to its entry-level model. As Mercedes-Benz prepares to retire the A-Class for good at the end of its current generationand Audi winds down production of the A1 and Q2 , BMW says its smallest car remains an important part of its model rangeand
Auto Alert
APRIL 24, 2025
The First 10 Minutes: What to Say (and Not Say) When a Buyer Walks In Those first 10 minutes with a buyer are make-or-break. Why? Because customers form opinions fast. What you say (and how you say it) in those early moments can either build trust or break rapport and greatly influence whether customers want to do business with you. Top salespeople know that improving your car dealership sales process isnt about saying moreits about saying the right things at the right time.
Torque Report
APRIL 24, 2025
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro builds on the bold redesign introduced last year, refining what was already one of the most capable and rugged midsize trucks on the market. With its aggressive styling, trail-focused upgrades, and advanced tech, the TRD Pro continues to push the envelope for off-road performance. Under the hood, the Tacoma TRD Pro is powered by a potent 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, replacing the outgoing V6 with a combination of power and efficiency thats
Carscoops
APRIL 24, 2025
Stellantis and Factorial have successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells. They have a 375 Wh/kg energy density and can go from a 15% to 90% charge in 18 minutes. Dodge Charger Daytona prototypes with solid-state batteries are coming by 2026. Last fall, Stellantis and Factorial announced plans to put solid-state batteries into a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytonas by 2026.
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Motor Trader
APRIL 24, 2025
Omoda and Jaecoo is expanding in the UK with the launch of all electric and hybrid models. The Chinese carmaker showed their New Energy Vehicle (NEV) line up, the Jaecoo 5 BEV and Omoda 7 Super Hybrid System (SHS) at the Shanghai Motor Show. For the UK market, the Omoda 9 SHS will be with customers in June of this year while the Omoda7 and Jaecoo 5 are expected to be delivered in August.
CarExpert
APRIL 20, 2025
Dual-cab utes are the most popular vehicles on sale today in Australia, but if you’re after a workhorse that does the job and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, will a more affordable alternative manage the same workload? We decided to put the new JAC T9 up against the tried and tested (and undeniably popular) Toyota HiLux. The tests? We loaded them both up to their Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and set out to see whether the Chinese-made JAC ute could achieve the same outcome as the Japanese
Carscoops
APRIL 19, 2025
A new interview with Mazda execs indicates that the Iconic SP sports car is a priority for the brand. It has overcome issues with fuel economy and now just needs to make a business case for the car. This isn’t the first time that Mazda has heavily hinted that the concept is headed for production. Mazda made some serious noise when it revealed the Iconic SP.
Autocar
APRIL 23, 2025
Fixed-roof GTS has the production go-ahead after its 2024 concept debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed MG has confirmed plans to put the four-seat hard-top version of its Cyberster sports car into production. The fixed-roof Cyberster GTS was revealed as a running prototype at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, but there has been no word on a likely launch date since then - despite suggestions that it could arrive as early as this year.
Drive.com
APRIL 21, 2025
The Melbourne driver became the first Australian to lead the points in 15 years and may be the first to win the world drivers crown in 45 years. Oscar Piastri has shot to the top of the Formula One world championship points score after winning his third grand prix of the season in Saudi Arabia. The McLaren driver who hails from Melbourne won the race after starting second on the grid, beating four-time world champion Max Verstappen to the first corner in a battle which saw the Dutchman go off-
CarExpert
APRIL 23, 2025
When is an Audi not an Audi? When it’s the AUDI E5 Sportback , of course. The new AUDI E5 Sportback is the first car from the company’s new China-only brand — or is that sub-brand? — that will exclusively market “new energy vehicles”, or cars with electric and plug-in hybrid drivetrains. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Carscoops
APRIL 24, 2025
Honda has revealed two production versions of the GT concept for the Chinese market. The GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT get different lights but are built together. GT interiors feature digital door mirrors and four additional displays to distract drivers. If the letters GT still make you think of big-power luxury coupes like the Bentley Continental GT, Honda’s new model of the same name might not exactly light your fire.
Autocar
APRIL 21, 2025
Chivers collection of cars is insured for 500,000 Serial Ferrari owner Scott Chivers buys the Ferraris you really never should, such as a car hes dubbed Ratarossa Its Stig of the Dump meets Don Johnson - a chop-top Ferrari Testarossa crudely stiffened and finished in primer; the antidote to all those gleaming Rosso Corsa Ferraris piloted once a year by meticulously groomed squillionaires, dressed to impress in prancing horse regalia.
Drive.com
APRIL 19, 2025
The Tesla Model 3 won the Best Urban Electric Vehicle under $100K in this year’s Drive Car of the Year awards. Here’s everything you need to know about this popular electric sedan. The Tesla Model 3 was crowned theBest Urban Electric Vehicle Under $100Kfor its compliant ride, confident handling and V8-like performance, as well as its roomy interior and smartphone-like technology.
Dealer World
APRIL 24, 2025
Employee annual turnover in the car business is staggering and remains close to 50% According to NADA's 2021 Dealer Workforce Studydealerships average 46%turnover annually and have amedian tenure for employees of just over three years (That is about double the national average for most industries). Obviously, employee turnover can lead to significant financial losses for dealerships not only in bottom line results but costs to rehire.
Carscoops
APRIL 19, 2025
A 2023 Porsche Taycan recently sold for $54,000 despite an original MSRP of $109,310. The 93.4 kWh battery and 469 hp offer solid performance despite its entry-level status. The electric sedan had just 27,000 miles and included a slew of premium options. It’s hardly a secret that many EVs plummet in value faster than a rock skipping across a pond, even more so when it comes to premium German brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.
Autocar
APRIL 23, 2025
Escort is one of several Ford models Boreham plans to revive - the RS200 will soon follow Mk1 Escort joins the ranks of factory-backed continuation racers, but theres more to this car than meets the eye The summer of 25 will mark the debut of an official new Mk1 Ford Escort RS. Even tapping out that sentence feels surreal, but allowinga little bit of wiggle room for semantics and technicalities, its the truth.
CarExpert
APRIL 24, 2025
The Leapmotor brand may have only been launched in Australia in recent months, but despite arriving here with just one model, it hasn’t ruled out the possibility of developing a ute to compete in one of Australia’s most popular auto market segments. Leapmotor, operating here through a joint venture with auto conglomerate Stellantis, is the only Chinese brand in Australia yet to confirm concrete plans for a ute even Chery has previously said it wants to introduce a ute , and has show
Torque Report
APRIL 23, 2025
This summer Cadillac is going to introduce its second electric model to wear the high performance V-series badge, the 2026 Optiq-V. Cadillac has released two teaser photos of the Optiq-V, which follows the introduction of the larger Cadillac Lyriq-V. The teaser photos don’t reveal too much, but we can expect it to have more aggressive front and rear fascias.
Carscoops
APRIL 21, 2025
Stellantis is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles in the United States over two different issues. The Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet may not display a rearview image when reversing. Some Maserati GranTurismos are being recalled due to a paint job that causes labels to fall off. It’s recallapalooza as Stellantis has issued a couple of recalls shortly after Ford issued five in one day.
Motor Trader
APRIL 23, 2025
BEVs turned in the only negative trends in an otherwise stable market in the lead up to the Easter Holiday period. The National Association of Motor Auctions reported that electric vans in particular are not performing as strongly as ICE counterparts taking seven days longer to find a retail buyers. It added that sub-one- year-old BEV models have been experiencing some challenges.
Drive.com
APRIL 21, 2025
The KGM SsangYong Musso won the Best Dual-Cab Ute under $50K in this year’s Drive Car of the Year awards. Here’s everything you need to know about this affordable and practical ute. The KGM SsangYong Musso was crowned the Best Dual-Cab Ute under $50K for its impressive powertrain calibration, refinement and ride quality for its price point.
Shawn Ryder
APRIL 21, 2025
Marketing strategies have evolved significantly over the past few decades, with many businesses questioning the relevance and effectiveness of traditional marketing outlets like magazines. In the automotive industry, where marketing plays a pivotal role in reaching potential customers, this raises a critical question: Is paid marketing in magazines a scam, or does it still hold value?
Carscoops
APRIL 19, 2025
A new study reveals which Tesla models have been hit by the most US recalls. Despite only being 18 months old, the Cybertruck has been recalled eight times. Only 33 percent of recalls were fixed via OTA, the rest needed trips to dealers. Electric cars contain fewer moving parts than combustion vehicles, but if you think that translates into less cars being recalled, think again.
Motor Trader
APRIL 24, 2025
Group 1s UK business turned in a record performance in the first quarter of 2015 with gross profits up 109.6% to $217m (163m) on turnover ahead 92% to $1.58bn. The big increases reflect the groups purchase of Inchcape Retail in the third quarter of 2024 added 54 dealerships in the UK, doubling its size. It also added five dealerships through transactions completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the current quarter.
Drive.com
APRIL 21, 2025
Recaro seats and greater safety tech have been added to the updated 2025 WRX line-up with minor price rises and a darker paint option. The updated 2025 Subaru WRX line-up is now in showrooms with more safety tech, infotainment and interior design upgrades on certain model grades. Prices now start at $48,190 before on-road costs for the six-speed manual WRX sedan or $50,690 for the continuously-variable automatic (CVT) both up $700.
Shawn Ryder
APRIL 24, 2025
In the fast-paced world of automotive marketing, it’s vital for professionals to understand the nuances of effective client presentations. Yet, despite the significant importance of addressing client needs, many marketers are distracted by their desire to showcase their skills, knowledge, and capabilities. This leads us to an essential inquiry: why do some so-called marketers fail to recognize that a client presentation should focus on solving the client’s needs, not showcasing thems
Carscoops
APRIL 24, 2025
China’s Great Wall Motor has unveiled a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 at the Shanghai Auto Show. The hot-vee mill will go into a new GWM luxury brand’s cars and also the Tank SUV lineup. Great Wall calls the PHEV-compatible DOHC V8 engine a “secret weapon in luxury markets.” Ford, Stellantis , Mercedes and even Ferrari have cut down on the availability of V8 engines over the last few years, but someone has picked up the baton, and they’re the last people you’d e
Auto Remarketing
APRIL 22, 2025
Last week, J.D. Power completed its newest analysis of the recently imposed tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, which experts said are expected to significantly affect both consumers and the automotive industry in the United States. But J.D. Power stressed this point before delving into the data and breakdown: Please note, however, that this issue is extremely fluid, and this analysis could change at any time.
Dealer World
APRIL 23, 2025
Recognized as one of the top 50 Honda dealerships based on 2024 sales, climbing to #22 nationally from #24 in 2023 RENTON, WA April 23, 2025 Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that Car Pros Honda El Monte was honored with the Sales Circle of Excellence Award from American Honda Motor Company for the third year in a row.
Shawn Ryder
APRIL 24, 2025
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) professionals are held to high standards. They’re expected to optimize websites, enhance online visibility, and drive organic traffic. However, a curious trend has emerged: the existence of SEO specialists who struggle to rank their own sites. This phenomenon raises questions about their expertise, credibility, and the industry at large.
Carscoops
APRIL 21, 2025
The T63 prototype features a carbon fiber chassis and weighs just 1,984 lbs (900 kg). Power comes from a Honda Civic Type R-sourced 2.0-liter turbo’d 4-cylinder engine. Tera S Motor’s founder has successfully led racing teams in Thailand over the years. When you think of lightweight, track-focused sports cars, the UK is probably one of the first countries that comes to mind.
Motor 1
APRIL 24, 2025
Two recent patent applications detail Ferrari's virtual engine and gearbox system for an EV.
AutoDealer Today
APRIL 21, 2025
Dealerships should take different precautions to ferret out this growing fraud threat.
Shawn Ryder
APRIL 21, 2025
As the automotive industry increasingly shifts toward digital marketing, some consultants and business owners face new challenges, particularly regarding tracking the cost of acquisition (COA) for paid marketing campaigns due to iOS privacy changes. The recent implementation of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework has made it more difficult for advertisers to gather specific user data from their apps and track the effectiveness of their campaigns.
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