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Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues

Autocar

Ensuring good parts availability, facilitating faster repairs and installing more effective security measures pay dividends in terms of lower insurance costs and more satisfied customers, said Thatcham. The two brands have also expanded technical support for their dealers and are currently training 100 technicians, they said.

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Vehicle shipping crisis to extend new car delivery times in Australia

CarExpert

In terms of the auto industry, it’s forcing around a dozen ships transporting new vehicles to either remain idle outside ports on Australians eastern seaboard or be rerouted to unaffected ports at different parts of the country, causing knock-on effects due to their delayed return and restocking at departure ports.

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Is FBA worth it on Amazon if you’re a new small business?

Shawn Ryder

For small businesses, this can significantly simplify logistics and allow them to scale quickly without the need for extensive warehousing facilities. Long-term Storage Fees: Items that remain in Amazon’s warehouse for more than 365 days incur long-term storage fees, which can deter profitability Is FBA Right for Your Small Business?

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Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to fix a 'logistical tragedy'

Auto Blog

Filed under: Ford , Infrastructure Continue reading Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to fix a 'logistical tragedy' Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to fix a 'logistical tragedy' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 23 Jun 2024 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Australian Government announces credit line to boost used electric-car market

Drive.com

The short-term dealer finance is only paid back once a car is sold to a customer, and is estimated will help bring 20,000 electric vehicles to Australian roads over the next two years. The Australian Government has announced a $76 million funding package it says will improve the supply of electric cars for buyers.

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VRA member meeting agrees upon best use for AI in remarketing

Motor Trader

Adrian Kelly, director of inspection and logistic services at Cox Automotive, said: Probably the first thing to realise is that the term appraisal covers a whole range of different actions, from a full assessment of a vehicle carried out to an industry standard by an expert, to a two-minute walkaround of a vehicle by a collection driver.

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Market sees surge in demand for short terms leases as costs fall

Motor Trader

The latest Leasing.com Insights Report said the rise in short-term van lease enquiries reflects a broader shift toward flexibility and cost-efficiency in the UK leasing market. ” The post Market sees surge in demand for short terms leases as costs fall appeared first on Motor Trader. in 2023 to 16% of the market.