Auto Alert

MAY 30, 2024

The Top 10 Skills of a Successful Automotive Sales Manager Leadership can make or break a dealership. Here are 10 skills that successful Automotive Sales managers have in common. What is an Automotive Sales Manager? Typical characteristics and skills you want to see in a sales manager include: 1.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Andrew told Autocar that “on the surface, you won’t notice any difference” as a result of this corporate restructuring, but the changes to the retail network have significant potential implications for Genesis’s performance. “The The point of difference will be what it means for the customer," Andrew said. "It

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

We recently sat down with Chery Australia managing director Lucas Harris for a deeper dive into the road ahead for the brand. In terms of total volume, we think the model deserves to be selling a lot more than we’re doing now, and as we grow our network and our brand awareness, we’d like to see the Omoda 5 line exceed 1000 units per month.

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Women Automotive Network

MAY 28, 2024

In the latest installment of the Women Automotive Network Leadership Interview series, we hosted a compelling LinkedIn Live interview featuring a dynamic discussion with Wiebke Ståhl, Managing Director Brand & Licensing Bugatti Rimac with our host Caroline Trudeau, Storyteller, Strategist & Senior Industry Advisor.

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Drive.com

MAY 6, 2024

After the team behind Tesla’s Supercharger network was disbanded last week, work on new charging locations in Australia has reportedly stopped. “Happy to chat if you have any queries but safe to say this matter probably won’t be going any further,” the email to the business’ general manager is said to have read.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 10, 2024

For automotive dealership managers, understanding and leveraging digital advertising has become more than just a choice; it’s a necessity to stay competitive and relevant. Twitter and LinkedIn can enhance your dealership’s reputation as an industry thought leader and help in networking.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, there are a few things you should know to have a better chance of success when it comes to sourcing and managing your used vehicle inventory. The top three things used-car managers should pay attention to right now are to be active buyers, reduce average inventory cost, and lean on market data for more informed decisions.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

The Women Automotive Network is a global community of 39,000 from 108 countries. Marian Maroki : Marian recently graduated from Wayne State University, dual-majoring in global supply chain and marketing management. His work involves bridging the gap between short-term production needs and long-term strategic goals.

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Drive.com

MAY 15, 2024

Elon Musk’s firing of the Tesla Supercharger team has “burned” relationships with suppliers, and handed the network’s expansion to the overloaded team selling batteries to homeowners and offices. “I understand that this period of change may be challenging, and that patience is not easy when expecting to be paid!

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 13, 2024

On this note, anyone who feels that their ‘Car Confidence’ is in need of a boost, should actively seek out The Motor Ombudsman’s comprehensive and impartial library of information covering the car buying and ownership experience, and call on the expertise provided by reputable accredited businesses in our growing UK-wide network.”

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CarExpert

AUGUST 11, 2024

When enX analysed the risks of power ramps, such as ‘panic buying’ due to a possible storm related blackout, it recommended network businesses should continually monitor the impact of weather event forecasts on charging behaviour. Is IP from distributed energy resources [like bi-directional chargers] information held outside of Australia?

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Dealer World

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Present and future technology and data management challenges, particularly after the CDK cyberattack, are leading more dealers to consider a sale in the near term. This does not enhance the diversity of an OEM’s network.

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AutoSuccessOnline

AUGUST 22, 2024

With EVSTAR managing claims and scheduling repairs, our customers who purchase this extended warranty can enjoy peace of mind, knowing their investments in EV infrastructure are better protected.” ” Blink has been continuously making progress in developing initiatives to increase the availability and reliability of chargers.

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Drive.com

APRIL 30, 2024

In a blow to other car companies waiting to use Tesla’s charging network – and buyers waiting for smaller, cheaper Teslas – the US car giant has reportedly laid off two key development teams. However it appears the engineers and planning staff behind the future expansion have been laid off.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Golf has an infotainment system with support for the ChatGPT AI system , the carmaker opened a dedicated artificial intelligence lab that will serve as a “globally networked competence center and incubator” for next-gen technologies. In future, we intend to simplify cooperation in organizational and cultural terms.”

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Even though aftersales can represent half the profits for an established car manufacturer or a franchised dealer, it often remains the ‘poor relation’ in terms of the attention that it gets by comparison with the more glamorous world of new car sales. In dealer groups, top managers rarely come from the ranks of aftersales.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 10, 2024

Much like opting for a paper writing service to write a essay online to manage their academic workload, they are turning to car sharing and co-ownership models to solve their transportation needs. In an era where convenience and efficiency are paramount, students are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to their everyday challenges.

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AutoSuccessOnline

AUGUST 12, 2024

“We are thrilled to welcome Mavsign to the 1876 Partners team,” said Managing Partner Robert Burnett. Additionally, Mavsign provides the largest mobile notary network with 13,500 validated notaries and 3,500 active notaries covering every state in tandem with its industry leading technology.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A modern Controller Area Network (CAN bus) lets a car’s systems talk to each other. In 2023, hackers at a security conference hacked into a Tesla Model 3 ‘s infotainment system via Bluetooth and took control of the entire car – winning $100,000 and the Model 3 they managed to compromise. Can electric car chargers be hacked?

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AutoSuccessOnline

JULY 31, 2024

You must tailor your approach to your customer’s needs, both short and long-term. For instance, your managers may be required to identify 10 new prospects per week while your commercial account manager (CAM) is challenged with consistently generating those leads (i.e. Look at your dealer’s list of vendors and network with them.

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Autocar

JUNE 9, 2024

Host Matt Prior, Autocar’s editor-at-large, was joined by Lisa Brankin, Managing Director of Ford of Britain and Ireland, Mark Busby, Director of Commercial Operations at dealer group Hendy, and Tom Kilroy, CEO of Keyloop. But it has also introduced plenty of changes for the industry in terms of aftersales and maintenance.

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Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

All dealers are facing the same challenges, but the best managers demand a strategic approach that goes beyond simply waiting for the market to rebound. This might involve renegotiating vendor contracts, optimizing inventory management, and streamlining operations. Flexibility and adaptability are key traits of successful dealers.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JULY 30, 2024

For instance, you might be seeking decision-makers in the automotive industry who are located in specific regions or hold particular job titles such as "Fleet Manager" or "Parts & Service Director." General Managers may have broader responsibilities but often have influence over procurement and vendor partnerships.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 21, 2024

By focusing on location-specific terms such as “Dallas car dealership” or “used cars in Dallas,” you can ensure that your website ranks higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) when potential customers in your area are searching for relevant services.

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Dealers Edge

AUGUST 27, 2024

Laying the foundation and then managing a Pay Per Click campaign is a somewhat complex process. The most common types include Search Network (text ads on search results), Display Network (image ads on websites), Shopping (product listings), and Video (YouTube ads).

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CarExpert

MARCH 18, 2024

Genesis Motors Australia’s new boss comes from a three-year stint as the general manager of sales operations for Hyundai Motor Company Australia. “I think in the short-term, our immediate focus now is just making sure that we continue to develop those that we have,” he said of the retail network.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MAY 3, 2024

He said it’s not going to be “business as usual” in terms of selling a vehicle. “I That’s really the role of the dealer, and I think having a dealer network that’s well established with the right training is going to be invaluable to make sure the transition happens. We’re excited about that. That’s a big thing,” he added. “We

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Drive.com

AUGUST 1, 2024

The price slash for the MG ZS EV marks a return to a nationwide drive-away offer – but only for the base spec Excite, with all other trims still using state-based terms – one month after the car maker scrapped the national offers for the slower-selling of its two electric vehicles.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 9, 2024

As the storm moves on, all hell breaks loose, and I wonder if that’s where we are now as well in terms of the industry outlook? Geopolitical risks remain, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, but in industry terms we (perhaps sadly) have adjusted for that and replanned where necessary with new suppliers and supply chains.

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CarExpert

JUNE 25, 2024

The manager of BMW’s hydrogen program hopes to put a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) into production within a matter of years, pending an upcoming decision by the brand on the future of its hydrogen program. A rollout would come later, in the 2030s because it’s a long-term project,” Dr Guldner added.

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Motor Trader

JULY 15, 2024

As the owner at the time of all the major UK airports, one of their major activities was managing construction projects and Sir John found plenty of opportunities to transfer best practise from automotive to construction. Some of the added costs may be passed on to consumers but I suspect that this will be barely noticeable.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Smart mobility is a wide umbrella term that covers everything from e-scooters and trains to bike-sharing schemes and the cars we drive everyday. There are also issues concerning data privacy and security, as well as huge amounts of data management and analysis. Download EMQ’s Smart Mobility report to learn more What is smart mobility?

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Motor Trader

MAY 3, 2024

From this perspective the focus must be on offering cars of the OEM brand that can economically be prepared to a suitable standard for their age and are sold with the benefit of the brand experience and backing in terms of warranty. Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Motor Trader

APRIL 17, 2024

The stories on BEV demand have largely been triggered by the recent registration numbers which show flat demand overall in terms of BEV share at the European level, with declines in some markets, notably Germany where BEV sales in the first quarter were down, not only on 2023, but also 2022. In the UK, BEV sales were up 3.8%

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Market Doctors

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges, and explore top strategies for building a robust social media presence, creating compelling campaigns, managing online communities, and measuring success. Focus on these platforms to start, but consider branching out to other networks as your social media presence grows.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And not only that, the new touchscreen media system is a revelation in terms of the usability of this car. The menu layout is far easier to learn, too – there aren’t pages and pages of controls, and the icons are simpler to get to terms with. seconds, I managed a 6.2s The old Mk7.5 dash during my time in the car.

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Autocar

MAY 13, 2024

However, BMW still managed an 8.8% Audi didn’t elaborate on the problem, but German publication Manager Magazin has reported that it was the Vitesco-supplied 48V starter-generator at fault. Audi is also in the midst of implementing its cost-cutting initiative Performance Program 14 (14 standing for its longer-term margin goal).

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