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. I’d urge retailers therefore to use the tools and insights available to discover these gems for your forecourts.” Transactions rose around 3% YoY. drop recorded in August 2023.

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Motor Authority

APRIL 3, 2024

It's been more than two years since Chevrolet first revealed the 2024 Silverado EV, but retail customers are finally able to order the full-size electric truck in time for delivery this summer. The first version on offer is a Silverado EV First-Edition RST, which Chevy on Wednesday announced with a price tag of $96,495, including a $1,995.

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Porsche Retail, the factory-owned dealer group, saw pre-tax profits dip -2.5% This story continues at Porsche Retail profits dip as turnover surges 23% to £518m Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader last year to £22.02m on turnover up 22.9% to £518.4m. The company’s return on sales was 4% compared to 5.2%

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Motorpoint is to open its 21st retail store on the former CarStore site in Norwich. Set to open in mid-December, Motorpoint Norwich will strengthen the used car retailer’s presence in the East of England and follows the opening of its Ipswich store in May 2023.

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Motor Authority

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cadillac on Thursday said it will auction off the first retail Escalade IQ for charity. Reservations for Cadillac's highly anticipated 2025 Escalade IQ electric full-size SUV can already be made but anyone hoping to purchase the first example off line, the one bearing a VIN ending in 001, will have to bid on it at an upcoming auction.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 3, 2025

Ford’s luxury brand reported its highest retail sales in 17 years. The company went on to note they achieved their best annual retail sales since 2007. Lincoln’s sales rose 28% last year, reaching a total of 104,823 units. The strong showing was propelled by the new Aviator and Nautilus. for the year to 104,823 units.

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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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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Sytner Sheffield was crowned BMW Retailer of the Year for 2024 at BMW Group UKs Retailer of the Year 2025 awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Car. Sytner Sheffield took home the prestigious BMW Retailer of the Year while Sytner Coventry took home the Electric win. Grassicks Garage also took home a number of awards on the night.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 15, 2025

Understanding how it plays into inventory risk management is an important consideration.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 17, 2025

Carmakers need to get their head around that retail is important to deliver on customer experience. Thats the view of Andy Goss, Vertu chair in Vision 2040, a look at the next 5 years from recruitment consultancy and Ennis & Co.

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AutoDealer Today

MARCH 18, 2024

Retail sales were up from January and a year earlier for the strongest volume in nearly a year.

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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% Retail-wise, Toyota (-1.2%) matches the market to 32.6% The Toyota Kijang Innova is the best-seller in Indonesia for the first time since 2005. Discover 45 years of Indonesian Historical Data here. to 998,059.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Toyota For reference Toyota retail sales are down -17.1% Only just over a year after its launch in the country, Smart is struggling already with retail sales down -72.1% Mazda Mazda was the only foreign manufacturer in positive in March, with retail sales up 37.7% Audi Audi retail sales are down a measured -10.9%

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AutoDealer Today

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Four out of five dealers agree: Data can help forecast trends, generate and capture demand, become more efficient, and generate bigger profits.

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Motor Authority

JULY 2, 2024

The supercar is called the U9, and is due to start deliveries this summer in China, where it retails for 1.68 Chinese auto giant BYD has been spotted testing prototypes for an electric supercar from its Yangwang luxury brand at the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. million renminbi (approximately $231,000).

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Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

dealerships in 2023 and plans to cut 100 more this year in an effort to boost profitability from its retail network, Automotive News reported last week. Lincoln cut 100 U.S. This will reportedly leave Lincoln with roughly 400 U.S. dealerships by the end of 2024.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Ethical F&I Managers Conference is seeking working F&I pros to attend and speak at its next event, scheduled for March 2-4 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

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F&I and Showroom

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Ethical F&I Managers Conference is seeking working F&I pros to attend and speak at its next event, scheduled for March 2-4 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The retail market is off -13.9% In the retail charts, Toyota (-3.4%) and Honda (-9.1%) shine but Suzuki (-19.5%), Mitsubishi (-20.8%) and Daihatsu (-23%) slump. Full January 2024 Top 30 All brands (wholesales and retail) and Top 150 All models (wholesales) below. The Wuling Binguo is an instant blockbuster in Indonesia.

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AutoDealer Today

MAY 1, 2024

Digital retailing can improve customer experience and make it easier and faster to complete a sale, but digital retailing provides another benefit to dealers and car buyers alike. Fewer dealers than ever view digital retailing as a barrier to forming personal connections with buyers. It builds connections.

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AutoDealer Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

RockED and Impel say partnership establishes industry standards for knowledge and skills in applying AI technology to automotive retailing.

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Autocar

AUGUST 7, 2024

Values of used EVs have halved since September 2022, according to Cap HPI The retail price of a three-year-old EV is now 8.5% According to Cap HPI, the retail price of a three-year-old electric car is now 8.5% lower than that for an equivalent petrol or diesel. For four-year-old cars, the gulf widens to 14%.

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Autocar

JULY 18, 2024

These are the models we can sell to private, retail customers. The dealership, founded 80 years ago, currently holds the MG franchise but will soon quit it due to declining retail sales. Even now, there’s such a limited range of Ford models left to sell,” said Jim Platt, company chairman and son of the founder.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red. European carmakers have been making bank in China for years, but now the profit stream has turned to a trickle, and no one knows this better than the retailers struggling to shift metal.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 1, 2025

Encryption serves a critical role in automotive retail today.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Meanwhile retail sales drop -14.8% Retail-wise, Toyota (-12.9%) and Daihatsu (-6.2%) both beat the market as do Mitsubishi (-13.3%) and Suzuki (-14.2%). 31 31 Indonesia March 2024 – brands (retail): Pos Brand Mar-24 % /23 Feb 2024 % /23 Pos FY23 1 Toyota 26,142 31.8% – 12.9% to 215,069. to 82,092 and are down -14.9%

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Retail sales are down -16.3% In the retail brands charts, Toyota (-12.3%) and Daihatsu (-12.9%) resist somewhat to 31.5% Full February 2024 Top 30 All brands (wholesales and retail) and Top 145 All models (wholesales) below. The Daihatsu Sigra is the best-selling model in Indonesia for the 2nd month running. to 140,274.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As for retail sales, they are down -14.2% Retail-wise, Toyota (-18.9%), Daihatsu (-11.3%), Honda (-21.1%) and Mitsubishi (-15.9%) all drop year-on-year, followed by Suzuki (+1.7%), Mitsubishi Fuso (+2.7%) and Isuzu (+20.8%) all up. Full April 2024 Top 30 All brands (wholesales and retail) and Top 152 All models (wholesales) below.

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AutoDealer Today

JANUARY 13, 2025

Kerrigan Advisors poll shows percentage of retailers expecting lower profits, valuations is on the rise.

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AutoDealer Today

JULY 16, 2024

In light of recent cyber-threats, combination designed to provide a secure way for automotive retailers to transport confidential information.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 23, 2025

It’s been driven just 84 km (52 miles) and has a €255,998 (~$266,300) retail price in France. The auction also includes a 2024 Levante Modena Ultima with 42 km (26 miles) on the clock and a retail price of over €157,000 (~$163,400). However, bidding will open at just €80,000 (~$83,200).

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

ViHUB enables automotive retailers to pool vehicle data, automatically populate online marketplaces and manage stock with up-to-date inventory details. Retailers can very quickly understand pricing, desirability and potential margin to make the trade purchase process far more streamlined, efficient and cost effective.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

For their part retail sales are off -12.6% Retail-wise, there are no gainers in the Top 10. 29 27 Indonesia May 2024 – brands (retail): Pos Brand May-24 % /23 Apr 2024 % /23 Pos FY23 1 Toyota 24,074 33.4% – 6.7% Chery is now among Indonesia’s 10 best-selling brands. Wholesales in Indonesia lose -13.2%

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AutoDealer Today

JUNE 1, 2024

Learn how an omnichannel approach to retail can deliver the experience consumers want but gives dealers control of the deal. Today’s car buyers want a seamless, consistent shopping experience, one that follows them online and then in-store.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Retail sales drop -8.1% Over in the retail charts, Toyota (-11.2%) holds 34% of the market above Daihatsu (-17.9%) and Honda (-13.8%) with BYD remaining at #6. 36 30 Indonesia November 2024 – brands (retail): Pos Brand Nov-24 % /23 Oct 2024 % /23 Pos FY23 1 Toyota 25,860 34.0% – 11.2% to 784,788. to 806,721.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

AutoBi provides business intelligence tools for car retailers and OEMs. Sharman said: “The AutoBI team are excited to become part of Bumper and support its growth in the UK and Europe as the leading finance platform for car retailers. Bumper has completed its first acquisition, purchasing business intelligence tools company AutoBI.

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AutoDealer Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

Finance and Insurance forms a pivotal component of the retail automotive industry, operating at the intersection of financial services and consumer protection. As the industry evolves, the role of F&I in shaping customer experiences and driving dealership profitability becomes increasingly significant.

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