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NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Why Your Dealership Needs AI to Stay Ahead AI is reshaping the automotive industry. Learn why AI isn’t just a nice-to-have for dealerships; it’s necessary to be competitive. Dealership AI has revolutionized the car business worldwide, and it shows no sign of stopping. Due to the abundance of available data, dealerships are a prime environment for maximizing AI.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Mercedes GLA hits a 65.5% private sales ratio in October. Private sales in Germany are down -2.6% year-on-year in October to 77,021 for a PS ratio (PSR) of 33.2% vs. 36.1% a year ago in October 2023. The year-to-date tally is up 0.5% to 765,470 and 32.6% PSR vs. 32.3% over the first 10 months of 2023. The VW T-Roc returns to the top spot it holds year-to-date with a 47% PSR, in line with the 47.4% it commands so far this year.
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Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally was the quickest car around an SCCA RallyCross course The Mustang Mach-E Rally won both its class and the outright event A Ford engineer was behind the wheel, simply as weekend fun Attendees and participants at the Detroit Octoberfast RallyCross event at the Auto City Speedway didn’t hear it coming, but an EV came.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Renault mobility brand's first model promises to rewrite the city car rulebook in a fun-sized package Before we consider the weird - and perhaps wonderful - world of the Mobilize Duo, we should briefly revisit the car it ultimately succeeds: the Renault Twizy.There was plenty about that two-seater quadricycle that made it an illogical purchase. It didn't have windows or a heater, its electric range was less than 50 miles and it cost as much as most second-hand city cars of the period.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Hyundai admits it made a mistake by replacing too many physical controls with touchscreen buttons. The automaker’s US design chief says American drivers hated the trend, so future Hyundais will feature more old-school switches. However, the firm thinks attitudes may change when cars are equipped with more self-driving technology. You could call it the Tesla Effect.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Almost all dealers (99%) believe there is a direct link between high petrol prices and consumer interest in EVs, according to Startline’s November Used Car Tracker. The research shows that 52% say the correlation between petrol prices and consumer interest in EVs is “significant” while 47% believe there is “some” impact. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said: “The research suggests overwhelmingly that dealers are seeing a link between electric cars and fuel pump pricing.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Bugatti Mistral claims land speed record for a production open-top car Record car is a one-off example costing $14.7 million Mistral production capped at 99 units Bugatti's Mistral roadster has been taken to a top speed of 282 mph, and in the process has claimed the world land speed record for a production open-top car. The run took place on Nov.
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Carscoops
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Lexus has introduced the 2025 RZ, which benefits from new entry-level trims as well as sizable price cuts. The model starts at $43,975 which is $490 less than the 2024 Toyota bZ4X. Two different powertrains are available and the entry-level model has 201 hp. The Lexus RZ has always been a fine, but unremarkable EV. However, it’s getting a lot more interesting as pricing for the 2025 model starts at $43,975 including destination.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Communication is a cornerstone of everyday life. It’s what connects people to one another, and it’s an essential, often underappreciated, element in a business’ success. In a dealership, phone calls carry the brunt of the load when it comes to communication with customers. With so many dealership employees involved in customer communications over the phone — whether it be sales, service, finance, you name it — it can be hard to conceive of bringing these communication channels together.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Lucid Air police car being evaluted by California Highway Patrol Production plans haven't been announced Police version of rival Tesla Model S already available Lucid took to social media this week to show off the first photos of an Air police car prototype that recently took part in an evaluation program run by the California Highway Patrol. The.
Autocar
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Radical cockpit features in the Emblème concept, set to evolve into a production car in three years Design boss Gilles Vidal reveals “breakthrough solutions” coming to future models Renault will radically rethink its approach to interior design with its next-generation electric cars , due from 2028, as part of a bid to improve usability while moving upmarket and embracing ultra-advanced new technologies.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A camouflaged prototype of the upcoming BMW i3 sedan was spotted in the wild. The EV stablemate of the BMW 3-Series will ride on the Neue Klasse architecture. The sedan is expected to debut in 2026, one year after the closely-related iX3 SUV. BMW’s Neue Klasse initiative marks a pivotal chapter for the Bavarian brand, with at least six fully electric models set to launch by 2028.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A new initiative is encouraging owners of electric cars to provide their vehicles to communities suffering power outages following natural disasters. Communities could soon have a fleet of electric vehicles turning up to power critical infrastructure during a major power outage. A new initiative from Mycar Tyre and Auto is encouraging owners of electric cars with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability to sign on to help during natural disasters – and the company leading the charge with a dedicated Kia
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
California-based UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, has turned a Tesla Model S Plaid into a police car. Debuting at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Plaid police cruiser is destined for a community outreach program of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, according to Unplugged Performance. The company's UP.FIT division.
Motor Trader
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Autoglym and Tjekvik have signed an agreement that will see Autoglym products and services promoted and sold through various UK dealerships. Tjekvik’s Home and Indoor aftersales check-in solutions enable customers to securely check their vehicle in and out, how, when and where they want –at home on their own device, or in the dealership via a Tjekvik touchscreen kiosk.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Hertz is selling three Ford Mustang Shelby GT500-Hs from its exclusive fleet. These limited-production specials were created for the rental company in 2022. Each is equipped with a 900-hp supercharged V8 and features unique styling details. While buying a used Mustang rental may not be the wisest move for your wallet, the rules change when it comes to limited-production specials, like those made specifically for Hertz.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ford Motor Company has found itself at the center of a significant regulatory penalty: a $165 million fine issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fine, levied due to Ford’s delay in issuing a recall for defective rearview cameras, marks the second-largest recall penalty in NHTSA history, second only to the $200 million Takata fine.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A rare 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet featuring coachwork by Pininfarina is headed for auction next year. The car, which bears chassis number 5093, is undergoing a restoration by classic car expert Scott Bergan, and all proceeds from its sale will be donated to The Basic Fund, a charity that provides school scholarships for students from.
AutoSuccessOnline
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Customer retention has long been recognized as one of the most important factors in a car dealer’s success. Despite the importance, achieving high retention levels can be challenging. One of the key drivers of customer loyalty is how often a customer returns to a dealership for service and repairs after purchasing a vehicle. It’s well known that customers who service their vehicles at the dealership are more likely to not only return for future maintenance but also buy their next car from that d
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Kia will use the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce five new vehicles. The company isn’t saying much at this point, but dropped an apparent teaser image of the US-spec Sportage. We can also expect to see the facelifted EV6 as well as a surprise or two. Kia is planning to storm the Los Angeles Auto Show with five different debuts. The company is playing coy on specifics, but said we can expect models with internal combustion engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and electric power
Autocar
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Starting with the 2026/27 tax year, employers must collect any tax at the same frequency as employees are paid HM Revenue and Customs is phasing out annual benefit-in-kind reporting for company cars. The reforms come into effect from 6 April 2026 and, with draft legislation not due until 2025, many fleets are facing short deadlines to comply with those changes.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Maserati Shamal restomod project in the works Restomod will use Biturbo Coupe body and Ghibli S twin-turbocharged V-6 Production to be limited to 33 units The Maserati Shamal launched in 1990 didn't see much success, despite featuring a body penned by the legendary Marcello Gandini, and a twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood. It was devised when.
Automotive Addicts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
General Motors, one of the pillars of the U.S. auto industry, is laying off nearly 1,000 workers, with the majority of cuts happening in the United States. The decision, confirmed by GM, is part of a larger strategy to adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. In a statement, the Detroit-based automaker explained its rationale: “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The 2026 Acura ADX is an all-new, lower-priced entry-level competitor in the compact luxury crossover SUV space. The Acura ADX is built on the same platform as the Acura Integra and will share the Integra’s 1.5-liter engine, too. Pricing of the new ADX will start in the mid-$30,000 range, with cars arriving in dealerships early next year. Acura is wading into the crowded entry-level crossover pool with the all-new ADX.
Machines with Souls
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Hagerty pits the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3 Competition, and the results are skewed electric. Let's examine why that is. The post Debunking the Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BMW M3 appeared first on Machines With Souls.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Redesigned Kia Telluride expected to debut in 2025 as a 2026 model New Telluride expected to offer hybrid powertrain for the first time Redesigned version of related Hyundai Palisade has also been spotted Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype for a redesigned Telluride for the first time. It is being developed.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Ateca helps lift Cupra to its highest share ever in Poland. The Polish new car market is robust in October at +17.3% year-on-year to 47,013 units. This is particularly satisfying given October 2023 was already up 28% on the year prior. As a result the year-to-date volume is now up 14.3% to 437,029. Toyota (+4.5%) trails the market but still signs a strong 18.8% share, just above the 18.7% it holds year-to-date.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ford and the NHTSA have agreed to a consent order that will see the automaker slapped with a $165 million civil penalty. That’s the second largest penalty in NHTSA history and is only beaten by fees related to the Takata air bag disaster. The government went after the automaker for a rearview camera recall that spanned years and included over 600,000 vehicles.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Everything except the cars is up for sale via an online auction taking place now through Nov. 13.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
The last Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing built will be among the lots of a small, but exclusive, RM Sotheby's auction in Las Vegas. Scheduled to cross the block Nov. 22, this Gullwing is the last of 1,400 built between 1954 and 1957. That's based on its chassis number (7500079) and completion date (May 15, 1957), according to the auction listing.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 5 sales are up 242.7% year-on-year. Thanks to 2 extra selling data compared to October 2023, local consultancy Desrosiers Automotive estimates a Canadian new light vehicle market up 8.8% year-on-year to 162,000 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 8.3% to 1,57 million units. More significantly, sales are now back to the pre-pandemic 2019 level.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
EV and hybrid sales are rising in the state, while plug-in hybrid registrations show little movement this year. California is projected to register 1.75 million light vehicles in 2023, slightly down from last year’s total. Nearly 40% of new cars sold in California are electrified, reflecting growing interest in alternative powertrains statewide.
Drive.com
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A midlife update has brought interior refinements, new technology, and more variants along with price increases. So is the Genesis GV70 a bargain buy in the medium luxury SUV segment? Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2025 Genesis GV70 The Genesis GV70 has always impressed us here at Drive since it arrived on our shores in 2021.
Motor Authority
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Jaguar working on three ultra-luxury EVs to replace current lineup First will be four-door grand tourer debuting in 2025 Concept expected at 2024 Miami Art Week in early December Jaguar has finally given us a glimpse of its plans, first announced in 2021, to transform into an ultra-luxury brand exclusively selling electric vehicles by as early as.
Best Selling Cars Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Renault sales are up 79.4% in October. The Ukrainian new car market edges up 1.3% year-on-year in October to 5,807 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now up 19.1% to 59,067. This month Renault (+79.4%) surges ahead to lodge its first monthly win since April 2022. The French carmaker holds 13.3% share vs. 10.6% so far this year. It overtakes traditional leader Toyota (-26.9%) in great difficulty this month at 11.7% of the market vs. 15.4% year-to-date.
Carscoops
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
General Motors is recalling almost half a million post-2020 trucks and SUVs due to a fault in their automatic transmissions. Affected vehicles include the Chevy Silverado and Tahoe, GMC Sierra and Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV. Dealers will replace control valve software on recalled vehicles to prevent the rear wheels locking up inadvertently.
AutoDealer Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Excessive transmission valve wear in certain vehicles can cause wheel locking.
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