Motor Trader

MARCH 20, 2025

The Chancellors last budget has undoubtedly increased the cost of doing business, putting greater financial pressure on dealers already contending with shifting consumer behaviours, tightening margins, and an evolving technological landscape. Dealers must embrace technology and accelerate change.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

It seems that the world of technology—including the automotive industry— is undergoing a “re-buttoning” phase. As the author of Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing (2018), Plotnick has explored the psychology and cultural history of buttons and their enduring role in technology.

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AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Green also explores the broader scope of data disruptions beyond cyberattacks, including natural disasters and technology outages. The reality of data disruptions is it is not a matter of if, but when, but you just don’t know what technology will be disrupted and for how long,” he says. “The

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 10, 2025

The survey, which involved over 2,500 dealers and was carried out last month, highlighted the challenges the motor retail industry sector in harnessing these advanced technologies that could potentially enhance operational efficiency and profitability.

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Carscoops

APRIL 11, 2025

A Tesla manager argues that NHTSA needs more employees, not fewer, for safety oversight. After all, the safety agency is currently investigating Tesla vehicles in eight active cases, and it is responsible for regulating self-driving technology. The tension between Musk and the NHTSA is hardly a secret. ”

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Carscoops

JANUARY 18, 2025

Chevrolet managed to come in second, and Ram still hasn’t managed the feat. Evidently, a Ram official further explained, “This decision was related to the recent move that created an opportunity to lead with Ramcharger technology.'” That interest no doubt comes in part due to the flexibility of the technology.

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AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Streamlining tasks for yourself and your team can help improve productivity, and a lot of dealerships turn to technology to help them do that. The latest advancements in technology leverage artificial intelligence (AI), but not all implementations of AI are equal. Managing this task is time-consuming. That’s where AI can help.

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Automotive Addicts

MAY 20, 2025

BMW is taking a major step toward the future of electric vehicle technology by beginning real-world testing of all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells in a BMW i7 test vehicle. This test vehicle is a perfect example of our technology-open approach, said Martin Schuster, Vice President of Battery Cell and Cell Module at BMW.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. Streamlined Lead Management Managing leads from private sellers initially felt overwhelming. To address this, they adopted VETTX , a private-party vehicle management platform. Heres what they learned: 1.

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AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

By centering their approach on customer engagement and investing in their call technology, the company is helping dealer communications flourish. Automotive Retail and the Future With all this technology at dealers’ fingertips, where can the industry go from here? CallRevu is helping to lead the charge in this realm.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By leveraging Dealer Teamworks patented MPOP technology, the platform automatically produces a comprehensive suite of engaging assets, including display ads, social media ads, website pages and banners, and connected TV (CTV) ads from an extensive library.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “ATI brings together the industry’s most influential decision-makers from across the automotive ecosystem, including dealers, OEMs, entrepreneurs and media,” said April Rain, chief magic officer of Digital Rain and ATI event manager. “This event creates valuable networking connections that generate deals.

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Carscoops

APRIL 19, 2025

Speaking with Road & Track , Masashi Nakayama, the general manager of Mazda’s design division, revealed that they’ve made huge progress toward meeting all the technical and regulatory requirements needed to make the car a reality. “We can do it in terms of technology,” Nakayama said.

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Women Automotive Network

APRIL 24, 2025

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. Systems thinking helps me see the bigger picturehow technologies, people, and societal impact are all connected.

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Women Automotive Network

MAY 26, 2025

In First to the Finish , you witness these groundbreaking drivers pushing their limits, relying on cutting-edge technology to perform at their best. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. That same spirit drives our approach to safety engineering.

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Carscoops

MAY 23, 2025

It’s also no secret that Chinese battery companies are among those pushing the industry forward with new technologies. So how come they managed such a huge leap forward in such a short period of time? The answer is simple: money – and, more specifically, significant government subsidies to the tune of billions each year.

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Call Revu

JANUARY 13, 2025

The best course, then, is to invest in educating your employees on the technologies available to them to help support them in their jobs. Forbes explains that In the ongoing era of digital transformation, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize talent management and employee development.

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Autocar

MARCH 2, 2025

Now, EVs are proper speed machines When electric cars first launched into the mainstream, they utilised early technology and didnt exactly push the boundaries of performance. Whats more, new lithium-ion batteries feature sophisticated thermal management systems that allow them to deliver their full potential all the time.

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Autocar

MAY 19, 2025

AMG is remaining tight-lipped about the battery technology. Extensive development is also being done on heat management, especially around liquid cooling, to support much faster charging rates.

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Dealer World

MARCH 4, 2025

How Machine Learning and Vertical AI are Reshaping Inventory Management and Sales Strategy DETROIT (March 4, 2025) Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology in automotive retailits a necessity. Schafer will unpack this disconnect, explaining why dealers struggle to turn AIs promise into real-world impact.

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Carscoops

MAY 24, 2025

While the initial focus was on the range-extended variant that will be sold in Europe as the CX-6e , China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has now revealed a number of details about the fully electric model. Mazda introduced the EZ-60 crossover at the Shanghai Auto Show last month.

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Autocar

MARCH 13, 2025

Arriving later this year, the entry-level CLA 250+ with EQ Technology will be capable of driving up to 492 miles between charges, Mercedes claims, and will still manage 431 miles if driven exclusively atmotorway speeds. That includes Mercedes own flagship EQS 450+, which manages 481 miles per charge from a 118kWh battery.

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Carscoops

MAY 14, 2025

And if the cabin’s technology is as cutting-edge as expected, this could be a smart move. In fact, our reader managed to snap a photo of the covered dashboard, revealing hints of a digital cockpit. The Japanese brand clearly hopes this shift will make the Leaf more appealing to a wider audience.

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Call Revu

MAY 1, 2025

Case in point: Inventory management, Forbes elaborates. Effective inventory management is a critical component of dealership operations. This reduces the risk of overstocking or understocking, leading to better cash flow management and increased profitability. Thats a winning combination, no matter the economy.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 7, 2025

They sport revised styling, updated technology, and a new turbodiesel engine. That appears to be the extent of the styling tweaks, but Ram noted customers will be able to get the RamBox cargo management system. There are also several new options including drowsy driver detection, traffic sign recognition, and active lane management.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Diesel-electric hybrid powertrains once appeared to have a bright future ahead of them courtesy of many carmakers including Toyota , which is now world-renowned for popularising series-parallel hybrid technology, but until now it has only offered this type of powertrain with petrol engines. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.

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Autocar

MAY 8, 2025

With deliveries to start this summer, the entry-level CLA 250+ with EQ Technology will be capable of driving up to 484miles between charges, Mercedes claims, and will still manage some 420miles if driven exclusively at motorway speeds. These figures mean the CLA EQ leapfrogs all other EVs available in the UK.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I think in the coming years, 2025, BYD will introduce the new generation of our remarkable Blade battery,” said Cao Shuang, BYD’s managing director for Central Asia in European Auto Sales Division, in remarks reported by CnEVPost. This will enhance the driving distance of our vehicles, and also extend the life cycle of the battery itself.”

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Dealer World

MAY 5, 2025

When it comes to vehicle pricing decisions, approximately 40% of dealers are leveraging machine-driven technologies for both new and used vehicles and a strong majority (over 60%) of those dealers say these tools have improved their ability to optimize pricing strategies 1. 1: Lotlinx Machine-Driven Technologies Survey March 2025

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Automotive Addicts

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Instead, it’s about pushing the limits of what in-car technology can achieve when an automaker has complete control over the software ecosystem. In the interview, Cetinok discussed the practical hurdles of managing this vast ecosystem.

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CarExpert

MARCH 18, 2025

Mazda will use its next-generation CX-5 to debut not only the brand’s new hybrid technology, but also its new Skyactiv-Z engine. The company’s South African managing director confirmed in January the third-generation CX-5 will be revealed between July and September this year. This is a 2.5-litre litre engine hardware.

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Carscoops

APRIL 11, 2025

McMurtry Spéirling drove upside down using nothing but active downforce from fan technology. Behind the wheel for the stunt was Thomas Yates, Co-founder and Managing Director of McMurtry Automotive. It’s the first demonstration of its kind after years of theorization that it’s possible to do such a thing.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 23, 2024

MORE: Nissan reshuffles management in bid to get back on track Future models from Nissan and Honda as well as Mitsubishi, if it is added to the merger would share underpinnings and technology, but remain sold in separate showrooms, similar to brands from other auto groups such as Volkswagen and Skoda. .”

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CarExpert

MAY 25, 2025

At this stage, the only one were building a business case for, because its available in right-hand drive, is the Mazda 6e, and we’re only doing a business case, confirmed Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi to Australian media, stressing it wasn’t a foregone conclusion.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MAY 3, 2025

Its the cry of the frustrated manager: Wheres the car? They come from: Used car managers who cant locate keys for vehicles they need to move to the sales lot. Reconditioning managers who lose key-to-key time when keys and vehicles cant be quickly located and moved along. Where are the keys?

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Carscoops

APRIL 24, 2025

We know China’s automakers are at the forefront of EV technology, but at this week’s Shanghai Auto Show , Great Wall Motor proved that it still sees value in big ol’ ICE powertrains. This is the same company that managed to stuff an 8-cylinder engine into a motorcycle last year.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The first-generation 1994-2000 RAV4 only managed a one star rating based on the VSRG model, a score that improved with each generation up to the fourth generation (2013-2019) model which received five stars. On the other hand, some older models still managed the maximum five-star rating, including the 1997-2004 Lexus GS.

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