Motor Trader

JANUARY 22, 2025

Over two-thirds (68%) of car owners want retailers to be active in communicating upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to Marketing Deliverys survey of 1,000 UK car owners. This story continues at More than two-thirds of motorists demand proactive contact from retailers Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Dealer World

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

By delving into emerging trends, challenges, and regulatory considerations, the report highlights AI's significant impact on the financial sector and their auto retail partners, and outlines a path toward a more responsible and innovative future. Without effective governance, these risks could undermine consumer trust and market stability.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Steve Hicks is appointed as Kia UKs marketing director, with Sanka De Silva taking on the role of sales director. Hicks, previously sales director for Kia UK, joined the business in 2017, leading all sales channels across retail and fleet, for new and used cars, in collaboration with the 190-strong dealer network.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Premium European automakers are shelling out millions of Euros to keep their dealers alive in a tough Chinese car market. A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red. Other high-end Western brands like Porsche have also watched China sales tank.

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AutoDealer Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Overcoming data challenges in automotive retail to unlock the full potential of your dealership. Dive into actionable strategies that promise to elevate your dealership’s success in today's competitive market. Discover how real-time data, enhanced quality, and intelligent automation can streamline your operations.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Autofinity has launched ViSOURCE, a tool to aggregate wholesale vendor stock and information to provide buyers with an extensive view of the used car market. ViHUB enables automotive retailers to pool vehicle data, automatically populate online marketplaces and manage stock with up-to-date inventory details.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

year-on-year in January to 61,843 while retail sales are off -18.4% Toyota (+5.2%) goes against the negative market with a small year-on-year uptick leading it to a 35.7% In contrast Daihatsu (-30.5%), Honda (-13.5%), Mitsubishi (-27.8%), Suzuki (-18.8%) and Hyundai (-23.1%) all fall faster than the market. share vs. 33.4%

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Best Selling Cars Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As for retail sales, they are down -7.6% Suzuki (-8.3%) and Mitsubishi (-7.6%) also drop faster than the market to round out the Top 4. Mitsubishi Fuso (+11.9%) and Wuling (+1.4%) defy the negative market with Chery (+95.3%), BMW (+8.8%) and MG (+305.4%) shining below. of the market combined vs. 64.2% share respectively.

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Auto Remarketing

AUGUST 23, 2024

The slowdown in supply of later-model used vehicles is already having an impact in the retail car market, according to industry analyses released this month. “The shortage of low-mileage, lightly used inventory is especially noticeable in the higher-end used-vehicle market. month-over-month, dropped 2.8%

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Retail prices outperformed seasonal norms in August, boosted by strong underlying consumer demand in the used car market, according to Auto Trader. As ever the market is incredibly nuanced, and so whilst at a high level it’s performing well, a deep dive into the data really does reveal some very strong pockets of profit potential.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Indonesian wholesales car market edges down -4% year-on-year in 2023 to 1,005,802 units, while retail sales are down -1.5% In the brands wholesales ranking, Toyota (+1.6%) goes against the negative market to improve to 33.5% of the market while the next two carmakers lose share: Suzuki is down -10.3% of the market.

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Motor Trader

JULY 16, 2024

Retailers are selected based on recognition from their customers who rate them highly on Auto Trader. To qualify for the accreditation, in the last 12 months retailers must have a high volume of recent reviews on Auto Trader, an average review rating of four star and above on Auto Trader and engagement with any low scoring customer reviews.

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CarExpert

AUGUST 18, 2024

Cadillac has revealed the location of its first Australian experience centre, one of two retail locations it has announced for our market. The General Motors luxury brand is set to begin work on developing its 841m² premises within the Rosebery Engine Yards retail and lifestyle precinct.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Speaking with media at the local launch of the new Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV, managing director Scott Maynard said the EV specialist will open seven new sites around the country in collaboration with five different retail partners. ” 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. .” Browse now.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 23, 2025

Read: Maserati’s Sales Plunge 60% As Stellantis Blames Dealer Discounts And Marketing (Again) As reported by ItalPassion , no less than 13 Maserati models are being sold by CLG Motors this Friday. It’s been driven just 84 km (52 miles) and has a €255,998 (~$266,300) retail price in France.

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Motor Trader

JULY 26, 2024

Drivers are still paying too much for fuel as increases in retail fuel margins cost drivers over £1.6bn in 2023, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Retailers’ fuel margins are still significantly above historic levels while supermarkets’ fuel margins are around double what they were in 2019.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 5, 2024

The UK new car market rose by 2.5% market share. Electrified vehicle demand outpaced the overall market, accounting for four in 10 (42%) new cars registered in the month. market share, while plug-in hybrids (PHEV) grew 12.4% While the private share of the BEV market continues to fall – 17.2% to achieve a 14.5%

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Toyota For reference Toyota retail sales are down -17.1% Honda Equally impressive is Honda, which launched its new Ye family of EVs developed specifically for the Chinese market. Only just over a year after its launch in the country, Smart is struggling already with retail sales down -72.1% Honda sales are down -34.4%

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Meanwhile retail sales drop -14.8% In the wholesales brands ranking, Toyota (-28.3%) loses even more ground than the market to 28.3% Retail-wise, Toyota (-12.9%) and Daihatsu (-6.2%) both beat the market as do Mitsubishi (-13.3%) and Suzuki (-14.2%). of the market. New vehicle wholesales in Indonesia sink -26.1%

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

The new vehicle wholesales market in Indonesia dives -18.7% Retail sales are down -16.3% Wholesales-wise, brand leader Toyota (-13.9%) falls slower than the market to an improved 33.3% In the retail brands charts, Toyota (-12.3%) and Daihatsu (-12.9%) resist somewhat to 31.5% to 140,274. 1 44,513 31.7% – 20.9%

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Dealer World

MARCH 4, 2025

AIS + NRC is a leading forum for automotive executives, technology innovators, and retail strategists , focused on the digital transformation of vehicle sales, remarketing, and finance. Personalizing marketing campaigns based on shopper demand and behavior.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 30, 2025

The BYD brand has made a rapid ascent in Australia since its mainstream market launch here in 2022, and its local distributor EVDirect has made bold sales forecasts ever since then. Now it says it can overtake long-time Australian market leader Toyota as soon as 2027. Overall, it was the market’s 17th best-selling brand in 2024.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

Polestar has arrived in Adelaide, opening the doors to its first South Australian dealership as part of a wider retail expansion. Polestar says the new Adelaide location is part of the company’s “transition [to] a more active retail model”, which will see the Geely-owned brand partner with dealer partners around the country.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Indonesia new wholesales market drops anther -9% year-on-year in September to just 72,667. As for retail sales, they are down -10.6% As for retail sales, they are down -10.6% share for its 4th month in market. Full September 2024 Top 35 All brands wholesales and retail and Top 170 All models wholesales below.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When looking to hire an advisory firm, Kerrigan Advisors was the clear choice given their leading transaction experience, particularly in the Washington DC-Baltimore market. The firm also releases monthly The Kerrigan Index composed of the seven publicly traded auto retail companies with operations focused on the US market.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 6, 2025

When it comes to selling marketing services , understanding which industries yield the most success can be vital for targeting and strategy development. In todays rapidly evolving marketplace, sectors vary significantly in their responsiveness to marketing efforts.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Motor auctions reported a mixed performance in the LCV market with concerns raised over the upcoming changes to Benefit-in-Kind tax treatment for double cab pick-up trucks in April. The market has grown by 0.3%, with the strongest performance seen in vehicles priced up to 10,000. said sales fell -8.3%

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 2, 2025

Car retailers and the motor sector have welcomed the governments decision to launch a consultation on the XEV Mandate. These are both critical issues for an industry that is facing significant challenges globally as it tries to decarbonise ahead of natural market demand.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

market share. Nonetheless, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) notes that the EV market share is still short of the 22% target that had been set for 2024 under the government's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate - and further still behind the 28% EV mix that manufacturers must achieve in 2025. and 5.5%, respectively.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 20, 2025

Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, the prices listed in this article are the recommended retail price and do not include on-road costs. Pricing on the HiLux starts from the entry-level HiLux Workmate Single Cab priced from $27,730 and tops out at the HiLux GR Sport Diesel dual cab, which carries a $74,310 retail price tag.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The used-car market is sending mixed signals, with prices ticking down slightly even as inventory continues to tighten. Even compared to October, when 1,393,841 used vehicles were sold, sales climbed by 2%, reflecting an unexpectedly strong finish to the year for the used-car market. MONTHLY USED VEHICLE RETAIL SALES Cox Automotive

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Dodge said the change was due, in part, to “market demand and customer feedback.” Customers can also get an assortment of SRT Hellcat special editions that retail for $113,720. It’s a Christmas miracle of sorts as Dodge has announced they’re extending production of the Durango R/T and Durango SRT Hellcat.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 13, 2025

However, it also provokes curiosity surrounding the companys branding and marketing strategies that have successfully captivated consumers over the decades. One may wonder about the age and experience of the Burger King marketing team. In response, they refined their marketing approach.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 12, 2025

In a world where marketing strategy often prioritizes short-term sales gains, Patagonia stands out as a beacon of innovation through its unique approach to marketing. By marketing for awareness rather than sales, the company successfully builds a community of brand advocates.

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AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This means ensuring your labor and parts pricing reflects the market while maximizing profitability. Run Labor Grid and Parts Matrix Analyses: These tools can help you identify where adjustments are needed to align with market trends and optimize pricing. For example, lower-cost parts often have room for higher markups.

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Dealer World

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sale of highest volume dealership in Greensburg, PA, underscores growing success of Pittsburgh market, where Toyota is the top volume import franchise. Additionally, Greensburg serves as a key retail hub for the region, featuring the Westmoreland Mall, a newly opened casino, 22 automotive franchises, and an affluent population that spends 4.2

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Autocar

MARCH 5, 2025

That made February the fifth consecutive month in which the UKs new car market slumped although there were some signs of recovery, as retail sales grew for the first time since August last year. The drop in petrol car sales in particular meant the total number of cars registered fell by 1% compared with a year ago, at 84,054.

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