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BLOG Using customer data to drive long-term profits for dealers

Motor Trader

Done right, data enables dealers to move past one-off sales and towards building long-term relationships that increase customer lifetime value (CLV). A customer nearing the end of their finance term may welcome a conversation about new models. Mike Allen is the managing director of Cambria Private Capital.

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Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 2025 long-term test

Autocar

In old-school Mercedes-versus BMW money, the M4 appears to be a good comparison in performance terms, but we get only the hotter M4 Competition in the UK, which would go up against a mythical CLE 63. In size terms, the CLE is actually more like the 8 Series, but the four-wheel-drive M850i is then a level above the CLE 53.

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Automaker Pays Employees Up To $540,000 To Quit

Carscoops

The company plans to reduce management positions in addition to cutting administrative staff. According to German media reports, Mercedes-Benz is offering long-term employees six-figure payouts to voluntarily leave their positions. Mercedes is offering generous buyout packages to employees as part of cost-saving efforts.

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China May Force Major Automakers To Merge

Carscoops

. “The restructuring, if it materialises, would be a big step towards industry consolidation and of great importance to China’s auto industry for the longer term,” a Morgan Stanley analyst said of the potential deal. Changan CD701 Concept Momentum Behind Consolidation Last year, Changan sold 2.68

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Scalable Car Buying in 2025

AutoSuccessOnline

We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. But theyre a short-term fix for a bigger issue self-reliance. Streamlined Lead Management Managing leads from private sellers initially felt overwhelming. Leverage Technology: Automation saves time and helps manage growth.

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Do You Have the Right Wealth-Building Plan to Navigate Tariff-Driven Uncertainty?

Dealer World

Auto dealers face new, unprecedented challenges that demand a strategic approach to wealth-building and F&I portfolio management. This situation necessitates a comprehensive game plan that not only addresses immediate financial concerns but also positions dealers for long-term success.

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1 In 5 New Car Buyers Took On $1,000+ Monthly Payments In Q4

Carscoops

Average loan terms stretched to 68.8 Used car loans average $28,675 with more manageable $533 payments but sky-high 11% APRs. Read: 92% Of EV Owners Will Never Go Back To ICE-Only, New Study Finds Data published by Edmunds reveals that the average loan term in Q4 2024 reached 68.8 New car loans now average $42,113, with 18.9%