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Motability takes £565 million blow as costs soar

Autocar

Motability Operations, the company behind the Motability charity, buys cars and leases them to people with a qualifying disability allowance for 75.75 million pre-tax loss for 2024, a huge drop from the 748m profits it recorded in 2023. Despite a 15% rise in the number of people joining the scheme last year, the firm posted a 564.6

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Tesla Rolls Out Regular 2026 Model Y In Europe, Cuts Prices By Up To $2,100

Carscoops

Currently, the Launch Edition is priced at $59,990 before taxes and the $7,500 federal tax credit for those who qualify. In comparison, the pre-facelift Model Y starts at $44,990 for the Long Range RWD, $47,990 for the Long Range AWD, and $51,490 for the Performance AWD. This will give US customers more options and better pricing.

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Australian Government aims to boost EV uptake with low-interest loans

CarExpert

The $55,000 cutoff would mean only one brand-new Tesla would qualify: the base Model 3 RWD. Most Australians buy used cars instead of new ones, but the pre-owned EV market is still developing so targeted financial incentives and support is required to boost uptake and create a self-sustaining market.”

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Can You Guess Which Non-Tesla EV Was Hertz’s Second-Best Seller In 2024?

Carscoops

That’s a pre-facelift model in fancy Platinum trim, though you can pick up a Rogue with the revised nose for as little as $19k if you step down to SV trim and can accept the 42,000 miles (67,600 km) on the odometer. But on the other hand, it might qualify for the $4,000 used EV tax credit, though you’d need to make sure of that.

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Using Chat GPT for Marketing?

Shawn Ryder

Here are some specific applications: Lead Qualification: Utilize ChatGPT to interact with website visitors, collecting essential information to pre-qualify leads before they reach the sales team. Empowering Sales Teams Sales teams can greatly benefit from the implementation of ChatGPT.

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IMI flags up ‘dangerous shortfall’ of ADAS trained technicians

Motor Trader

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a “dangerous shortfall” in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

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What Credit Score Do I Need for a Car Loan in Stafford VA?

Carcloud Auto Group

Even if your score is below 600, you may still qualify for financing through our network of trusted lenders. At Car Cloud Auto Group , we also offer pre-approval services to help you understand your financing options without impacting your credit score. However, at Car Cloud Auto Group , we work with a wide range of credit profiles.