Autocar

JUNE 9, 2024

But they also present new challenges around training, safety, infrastructure and supply chains. But it has also introduced plenty of changes for the industry in terms of aftersales and maintenance. I do believe that EVs present the franchised dealer network with many opportunities,” Mark said. “I Tyres are critical.

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Autocar

MARCH 14, 2025

Volkswagen is building the ID 1 at its Portuguese plant on a Volkswagen EV platform, and while the car might use Chinese-supplied modules, this is a Volkswagen project and as such is so close to the edge in terms of profit margin that neither Skoda,Seat nor Cupra will get a version. Problem solved. Except thats not really happening.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

AUGUST 8, 2024

It plays a pivotal role in areas such as vehicle design, testing, autonomous vehicles, and the development of low emission and electric vehicles, ultimately leading to improved sustainability, supply chain management, quality, productivity, marketing strategies, and dealership placement within the industry.

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Autocar

JUNE 20, 2024

Just a few days earlier, a top global executive from a western car maker had told me the same thing about BYD and its number of engineers: even if you took away all the labour cost and supply-chain advantages, in addition to the Chinese state support, it still had 10 times the engineering capacity of his company – an amazing fact.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 25, 2024

It proudly honours the highly skilled associates who have earned a global reputation for manufacturing excellence and represents Honda’s recognition of the long-term attractiveness of the Canadian electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem,” he said. That goes all the way from the dealership network to OEMs to supply chains.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As businesses strive to create seamless experiences for customers, the integration of digital platforms with physical dealership networks has become crucial. Service packages encompassing routine maintenance and repairs offer convenience while fostering long-term relationships with customers.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Each block in the chain contains a list of transactions, a timestamp, and a cryptographic hash of the previous block, ensuring that once data is recorded, it cannot be altered without consensus from all network participants.

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Motor Trader

MAY 31, 2024

We look for partners that have long-term commitment in their customers, their products and their markets. In 2023, BYD hit a record-breaking 3 million sales which makes it the number one New Energy Vehicle brand in the world in terms of volume and the 9th highest volume manufacturer overall. We are selective about our partners. “We

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Canadian Auto Dealer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Car dealerships are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals in part because they handle sensitive customer data, high-value transactions and operate with complex supply chain networks. The automotive industry has recently experienced a surge in cyber attacks, posing significant challenges for dealerships.

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Automotive Addicts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These vehicles, which now dominate the market, rely heavily on onboard network hardware, enabling them to communicate with external devices and systems, including internet access. He pointed to evidence suggesting that China has already positioned malware within critical American infrastructure, raising fears of a broader, long-term threat.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 29, 2024

Introducing cheaper Chinese EVs might seem like a plausible short-term solution to bridge the affordability gap. These vehicles can offer significant reductions in fuel consumption — without the pressing need for extensive charging networks. Let’s consider each of those separately. Will Chinese EVs come to Canada?

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Autocar

APRIL 4, 2024

The announcement last week included an admission by CEO Makoto Uchida that the mid-term plan it succeeded, called Nissan Next, had a flaw. That was achievable during the post-Covid supply chain shortages, when no one could build enough cars to meet demand, thereby raising average selling prices.

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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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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Connected Cars Connected cars are enhancing the driving experience by integrating technology that enables communication between the car, the driver, and external networks. Supply Chain Transparency: Enhance trust with customers by ensuring source authenticity and transaction integrity.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 29, 2024

Drive has investigated what it would take to switch from R134a to R1234yf – what it means in terms of cost, the supply chain, and physical maintenance – and the answer is it could be very easy, it purely comes down to cost. As the demand increases, the network distribution should be ready to meet the request.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 14, 2025

The current wave of discussions seems to be consistently driven by the scale of the product development challenges, both in terms of cost and timeframe. The impact of badge engineering on product is mirrored by a similar impact on how brands come to market.At

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Dealership Valuations

MARCH 27, 2023

In this article, we explore the potential impact of cyber leaks on your supply chain processes, customer retention, employee turnover, and social marketing strategies, all of which ultimately affect the value of your dealership. The post production supply chain is a crucial aspect of any dealership’s operations.

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Fladco

JULY 5, 2024

Leveraging Dealer Trade Networks Dealer trade networks allow dealerships to exchange vehicles with others in their network. Being part of a dealer network is particularly beneficial for Florida dealerships during peak tourist seasons when specific models may be in higher demand.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This means that the average number of franchise points per OEM brand is just under 8, which qualifies in my book as deserving a ‘seat at the table’ in any debate about changes in the network. Dealer networks remain much denser than is required to meet customer needs.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In terms of leveraging connected vehicle data to reduce costs, the majority of respondents (37.5%) said they are seeing a reduction in insurance costs by 5% - 10%, and more than a third are seeing a reduction in maintenance costs also by 5% - 10%. Another 36.5%

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Autocar

JANUARY 31, 2024

Equally, the long-term role of the dealer in the sales model is changing dramatically as a result of gradually evolving consumer behaviour and the new agency model being investigated – or even adopted – by many manufacturers. First, the long-term shift towards online buying over bricks-and-mortar footfall.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The strikes are too recent to predict the short and long-term impact on the wholesale and retail markets. However economic principles would indicate that a decreased supply of new vehicles creates scarcity, which is likely to move prices upward for late-model used vehicles. It could also mean higher recon and higher risk.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dive into the data with tools designed for digital marketing ; hunt down terms and phrases that prospective customers use when they’re in the market for a new ride. By identifying keyword opportunities , you're essentially finding the secret map that leads potential buyers directly to your virtual showroom. Absolutely!

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Car Data

JANUARY 4, 2025

While these companies have long focused on production efficiency, brand strength, and technological innovation, there’s one area that often gets overlooked in terms of driving sales: **inventory merchandising**.

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Automotive Addicts

MARCH 26, 2025

trade policy and are poised to send ripples through automaker supply chains, consumer pricing, and Wall Street alike. Tariffs With Teeth And Long-Term Impact What were going to be doing is a 25% tariff for all cars that are not made in the United States, Trump said. This time, its the auto industry squarely in his crosshairs.

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Carscoops

APRIL 10, 2025

Uniford president Lana Payne says 6,000 short-term layoffs were recently announced. As these duties continue to squeeze America’s northern neighbor, the head of Canada’s largest private-sector union, Unifor, is sounding the alarm about long-term damage to supply chains.

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Automotive Addicts

DECEMBER 17, 2024

and not even political pushback from an incoming Trump administration can derail one of its most significant pillars: the nationwide EV charging network. Companies ranging from automakers to gas station operators view public chargers as critical to their long-term survival, regardless of political fluctuations.

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