AutoDealer Today

JULY 29, 2024

Why customer retention matters now more than ever

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Motor Authority

JULY 30, 2024

At 179 inches, the current 992-generation Porsche 911 measures almost 10 inches longer than the original icon launched in the 1960s. It's something that has not gone unnoticed by Porsche design chief Michael Mauer, who in an interview with Drive published on Tuesday said he would love to create smaller sports cars, and that the 911 should be as.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JULY 30, 2024

E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular as a convenient, eco-friendly mode of transportation. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or enjoying recreational rides, an e-bike can offer numerous benefits. However, with so many options on the market, choosing the right e-bike can be overwhelming. Knowing what to look for when buying an e-bike can help you make an informed decision and ensure you get the best bike for your needs.

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

BMW Motorrad has teamed up with Vagabund to create a unique CE 02. The city bike features a retro-inspired design and a removable Bluetooth speaker. The standard CE 02 starts at $7,599 and has a range of approximately 59 miles. Collabs are all the rage these days and BMW Motorrad is hopping on the trend train with the new CE 02 x Vagabund. It’s a stylish electric motorcycle that features a host of retro-inspired touches.

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AutoDealer Today

JULY 30, 2024

More have moved away from agency model plans but see themselves taking more active role in customer relationships, Kerrigan Advisors poll finds.

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Motor Authority

JULY 30, 2024

Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia Roadster comes less than a year after the Utopia coupe, and Pagani has said it plans to build 130 of them, with prices starting at 3.1 million euros (approximately $3.4 million). The Utopia is Pagani's third supercar line after the Zonda and Huayra.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Fiat Panda sales crash -17.6% year-on-year in July. 124,806 new cars found an Italian buyer in July, a 4.7% year-on-year improvement. This way, the year-to-date tally is up 5.2% or over 50,000 units to 1,011,259. This is still -18.2% below the pre-pandemic January-July 2019 figure. Local association UNRAE predicts a Full Year 2024 tally at 1,620,000 sales, up 3.4% on 2023 but down -15% on 2019.

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Auto Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Filed under: Aftermarket , Government/Legal , Parts and Accessories Continue reading Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy Car seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor Authority

JULY 30, 2024

The world's most famous automotive seat manufacturer is out of money. On Monday, Automobilwoche reported Recaro Automotive filed bankruptcy through Germany's Esslingen District Court. Recaro Automotive GmbH reportedly has 215 employees at its factory in Kirchheim under Teck, Germany. Autocar reported employees were caught off guard and not made.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Skoda Kamiq ranks #2 in North Macedonia in June. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows a North Macedonian new car market soaring 56.8% year-on-year in June to 729 sales. The H1 2024 tally is up 37.7% to 3,758. This month the Renault Clio (+100%) signs its first monthly win in a year, advancing to a dominating 5.8% share. The Skoda Kamiq (+166.7%) and Citroen C3 (+146.7%) do even better to complete the podium.

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Autocar

JULY 28, 2024

"The key for us is to be affordable, differentiated and profitable," said Ford Model E COO Martin Gjaja New platform developed by ex-Tesla engineer puts mainstream models back on the table A new range of smaller and more affordable electric Ford s will be spawned from an upcoming ‘skunkworks’ architecture on which the firm aims to produce the world’s most efficient electric cars.

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Carscoops

JULY 29, 2024

A Ferrari executive was the target of a deepfake scam earlier this month. Using AI software, the fraudster impersonated the Ferrari CEO in a phone call, asking for help with a transaction. Fortunately, the executive didn’t bite, and the scammers ended the call abruptly. The quick rise of artificial intelligence gives new tools to scammers to fool their victims – even when they’re in high-profile positions.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active safety tech with a trailer The Ram 1500 may not have the highest towing rating, but it offers one of the best towing experiences among gas-powered.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

The MG ZS ranks #2 in Spain in July. New car sales in Spain edge up 3.4% year-on-year in July to 83,979 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 5.6% to 619,224. We however remain -23.4% below the pre-pandemic figure of January-July 2019. This time and encouragingly, private sales pull the market up at +16.8% to 40,993 units and 48.8% share vs. 43.2% in July 2023.

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Autocar

JULY 31, 2024

Ford's campaign to dominate global motorsport could bring a GT40 successor for endurance racing Ford is considering fielding a hybrid hypercar in the top class of world endurance racing, which could see it go toe to toe with Ferrari for all-out victory at Le Mans for the first time since 1969. Since the original GT40 bowed out, Ford has not been represented in the upper echelons of sports car racing (except for the ill-fated C100 of the early 1980s), but now as the firm dramatically enhances its

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Carscoops

AUGUST 2, 2024

A Mercedes EQE caused a big fire in an apartment complex in South Korea on Thursday. The fully electric sedan erupted into flames while being parked and not charging. 20 residents and 1 firefighter were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the parking lot of a South Korean apartment complex, causing a big fire.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

Mitsubishi already has links with Honda and Nissan, and now it's reportedly planning to join a wide-ranging partnership announced by them in March. The Nikkei reported on Sunday that Mitsubishi will work with Honda and Nissan to finalize the details of the partnership. Honda and Nissan's partnership covers areas such as software platforms, core EV.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Skoda Octavia is the most popular model in Serbia in June. Data by our Central European partner CE Auto shows Serbian new car sales edging up 2% year-on-year in June to 3,287, meaning the year-to-date total is now up 20.5% to 18,150. The Skoda Octavia (+2.3%) reclaims the top spot it holds year-to-date but has to settle with 5.4% of the market vs. 5.7% so far this year, Leader last month, the Toyota Yaris Cross falls to 2nd place with strong 5% share and ranks #4 year-to-date with 3.8% of th

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

Initial Clubsport Edition cars get significantly more power British-built reinterpretation of classic racer is made from carbonfibre, targeting sub-1450kg weight Donington-based AC Cars has revealed a coupé version of the venerable Cobra, melding modern technology and production techniques with a historic silhouette. The car is said to draw on the AC 298 coupé that competed in the 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours, taking inspiration from its raked Kamm tail.

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Carscoops

JULY 28, 2024

GR Corolla engine catches fire while driving on highway. Toyota denies responsibility, blames speed and tire conditions. Owner seeks answers, support, and potential compensation. Toyota has denied responsibility and warranty coverage after a GR Corolla’s engine erupted in flames last month, suggesting that high-speed driving and possibly even the tires are at fault for the fiery incident.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

Lamborghini's next-generation mid-engine supercar has a date with destiny. On Monday, during the automaker's latest sales report Lamborghini announced the Huracán successor will debut on Aug. 16 at the 2024 Monterey Car Week. The debut will mark the full hybridization of the Lamborghini lineup. The new model carries the code-name 634 and.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Kia is the most popular brand in Colombia in June. 14,571 new vehicles found a buyer in Colombia in June, a timid +0.9% year-on-year improvement. This is a very weak result given June 2023 was off -38.1% on the year prior. The H1 2024 volume stands at 85,281 sales, down -6.1% over the same period in 2023. Kia (+53.6%) signs its first ever monthly win in Colombia with a record 13.3% share, eclipsing its previous best of #2 and 13.1% share established just last month.

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Autocar

JULY 31, 2024

Ford's campaign to dominate global motorsport could bring a GT40 successor for endurance racing Ford is considering fielding a hybrid hypercar in the top class of world endurance racing, which could see it go toe to toe with Ferrari for all-out victory at Le Mans for the first time since 1969. Since the original GT40 bowed out, Ford has not been represented in the upper echelons of sports car racing (except for the ill-fated C100 of the early 1980s), but now as the firm dramatically enhances its

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Carscoops

AUGUST 1, 2024

Mitsubishi joins the Honda-Nissan alliance to collaborate on electric vehicles and software. The alliance aims to compete with Chinese automakers and achieve carbon neutrality faster. Honda and Nissan will co-develop platforms for next-generation software-defined vehicles. Mitsubishi confirmed the rumors about joining the newly formed Honda-Nissan alliance, with the three companies signing a memorandum of understanding earlier today.

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Motor Authority

JULY 29, 2024

The Chevrolet Corvette enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though for fans of extreme performance there's a new generation of the ZR1 on offer. It joins the existing Stingray, E-Ray, and Z06 models that all carry over mostly unchanged. Some of the pricing has changed, though. A Chevy spokesperson confirmed to Motor Authority that pricing.

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JULY 31, 2024

Citroen C3 sales are up 560% in June. New car sales in Slovakia edge up 4.5% year-on-year in June to 8,746 units, leading to a H1 2024 tally up 3.7% to 47,142. Market leader Skoda (-16.8%) struggles to a meagre 16.8% share vs. 20.3% so far this year, but Volkswagen (+43.6%) surges ahead to 9.6% share at #2. Kia (-5.9%), Hyundai (-32.2%) and Toyota (-28.5%) disappoint below.

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Autocar

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mercedes C-Class EV was spotted testing as early as 2022 New saloon EV will arrive alongside a new electric GLC SUV as the sibling models are pushed further upmarket An electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will arrive in two years, company CEO Ola Källenius has said. Speaking on Mercedes' earnings call for the second quarter of 2024, he confirmed the new EV will arrive alongside a new electric GLC SUV, with both models pushing further upmarket.

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Carscoops

JULY 30, 2024

Legendary sports seat manufacturer Recaro has filed for bankruptcy. The company was acquired by a private equity firm in 2020 and its collapse puts 215 jobs at risk. The separate aircraft seat and gaming chair divisions are unaffected by the collapse of the automotive business. Whether it’s a hot production model for the street or a full on racer , no fast car is complete without a great sports seat.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 1, 2024

The first Ford Lobo model arrives in the form of the updated 2025 Maverick The 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo is a street truck with lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance Ford hasn't said how much the 2025 Maverick Lobo will cost when it arrives in 2025 The truck tuning scene today is dominated by rugged machines designed for climbing boulders.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

The Geely Coolray ranks #6 in Moldova in June. According to data by our Central European partner CE Auto , 802 new light vehicles found a buyer in Moldova in June, a sturdy 18.3% year-on-year improvement. This way, the H1 2024 volume is up 14.4% to 4,394 units. The Toyota RAV4 (-10.3%) reclaims the top spot with 6.5% share, distancing the Skoda Kodiaq (-31.7%) and Kia Sportage (-7.1%) all in difficulty.

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Autocar

JULY 31, 2024

A6 Performance puts out 362bhp while S6 gets 543bhp Striking estate and saloon gets Q6 e-tron tech, 800V architecture plus saloon and estate bodies The Audi A6 has gone electric for its sixth generation, taking the fight to the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE with up to 543bhp and more than 466 miles of range. Unlike its primary rivals, which run adjacent to the combustion-engined E-Class and 5 Series , Audi has opted to transition one of its most important models to solely electric power.

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Auto Express

JULY 30, 2024

Famous car-seat maker Recaro has applied for bankruptcy while wheel firm BBS has become insolvent

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Motor Authority

JULY 31, 2024

Prompted by recent reports that Maserati might be up for sale, Stellantis on Tuesday issued a statement denying any plans to offload the luxury Italian brand. "Stellantis restates unwavering commitment to Maserati's bright future as the unique luxury brand of the 14 Stellantis brands," the automaker said in its statement, Reuters reported. Most of.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

MG holds 12.5% of the Norwegian market in June. New car sales in Norway climb 12.5% year-on-year in June to 17,516 units, yet the H1 2024 volume is in negative at -7.9% to 61,262. BEVs advance 9.5% to 14,013 and 80% share vs. 82.2% a year ago, and are off -5.9% year-to-date to 52,030 and 84.9% share vs. 83.1% over the same period in 2023. HEV sales surge 149.1% to 2,050 for the month and are up 17.7% to 4,853 YTD while PHEVs are off -31.2% to 931 in June and -55.1% YTD to 2,104.

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Autocar

AUGUST 1, 2024

Ratcliffe said this portal-axle Grenadier, modified by German firm LeTech, is likely to enter production 4x4 brand ditches new models as it intentionally limits volumes and develops high-value Grenadier spin-offs Ineos is planning a significant shift upmarket, with a focus on boutique off-roaders to rival the Mercedes-Benz G-Class , instead of trying to grow both its line-up and sales.

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Auto Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Tesla , Electric Continue reading California city unveils nation's first all-EV police fleet California city unveils nation's first all-EV police fleet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motor Authority

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will add electric options in the C-Class and GLC-Class families in 2026, CEO Ola Källenius said last week during an earnings call outlining the company's financial results for the first half of the year. The timing suggests the EVs may arrive as 2027 models in the U.S. Prototypes for the electric C-Class sedan and electric.

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