AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Credit unions remain cautiously optimistic about the auto finance landscape through the end of 2024. Most do not anticipate improvements in liquidity and delinquency crises or significant impacts from lowered interest rates until mid-2025, as per CULA’s recent “Future of Auto Finance – The Next Six Months” survey.

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Jalopnik

MAY 22, 2024

It’s Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Pros Explained Electric cars have become a hot topic in the automotive world. By considering the pros and cons of electric cars, you can make an informed decision about whether they are right for you. Let’s dive into how electric cars can be a positive choice for both the planet and your finances.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following a challenging sales environment in 2022, a noticeable recovery in the automotive sector has stabilized in 2023. The latest auto finance digital transformation index data illustrates where the industry stands in this operational journey. Cox Automotive also estimates 35.7 million used vehicles will be sold in the U.S.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pickup trucks and SUVs have long been the dominant vehicles in the U.S. The automotive M&A advisory firms semiannual Market Outlook Report , released this week in conjunction with the NADA Show, said its data shows American consumers have reached peak truck.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 5, 2024

It’s Friday, April 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As we reflect on the 2024 automotive landscape, its clear that dealerships faced a year of significant challenges and transformations, particularly in finance and insurance (F&I). New vehicles, with their advanced technologies and longer warranties, call for a different set of F&I products compared to used vehicles.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Much like my heart rate during last night’s Super Bowl , used electric vehicle prices are all over the place , and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. Analysts tell Automotive News that used EV prices will continue to fluctuate, and it’s up to automakers to launch affordable EVs before the current ones… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are spending nearly three months sitting on dealer lots. Data shows that it took Mercedes dealers an average of 82 days to sell the automaker’s battery-powered EQ models , according to Automotive News. Read more.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While Mercedes backtracks on its future electric vehicle plans and Ford cuts production of its battery-powered F-150 Lightning , British automotive upstart Ineos has entered the murky waters of electrification with an EV of its own, the Fusilier.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Both gas-powered and electric vehicles saw double-digit rises in the number of folks who bought them with cold, hard cash , according to Automotive News. More and more people are buying their cars with cash , and it’s almost entirely because high interest rates have made auto loans miserably high. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 16, 2024

Leasing activity and overall penetration has continued to climb, especially in the first quarter as inventory levels normalized further and incentives on electric vehicles accelerated. of new vehicle purchases in Q1, compared with 19.3% in Q1 2023, according to Experian’s Q1 State of the Automotive Finance Market Report.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The workers, though, still face uncertainty in the face of a shifting automotive market. As manufacturers transition to electric vehicles, those workers need to know they won’t be left out in the cold, and those assurances are still forthcoming. The United Auto Workers strike has — tentatively — ended. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Electric vehicles aren’t cheap yet. I mean, to be fair, no cars are cheap anymore with an average transaction price above $48,000 , but now “luxury” EV makers looking to capitalize on a market looking for cheaper all-electric vehicles.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024 is turning out to be a bit of a “put up or shut up” year for General Motors’ ability to produce and profit from its electric vehicles , and that’s not just us saying it. GM CEO Mary Barra said 2024 would be “the year of execution” for t he automaker and its Ultium platform , according to Automotive News. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Toyota is still moving forward with its plan to produce solid-state batteries that it says will give future electric vehicles a range of more than 900 miles. And while production won’t exactly start tomorrow, the current plan to begin in 2027 isn’t too terribly far in the future, either. Except, as it turns out,… Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 28, 2024

From layoffs at Tesla , Rivian and others to big price cuts on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E , Hertz selling off its fleet of electric vehicles , Tesla’s deliveries being down and even Volkswagen delaying the ID7's U.S. launch, it could be easy to get the impression that the EV industry is dying. As Blo… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Now, with the advent of electric vehicles, they’re getting even more popular overseas , but our attitudes toward them over here aren’t changing. Minicars and microcars aren’t a thing in the U.S. Despite their popularity in Europe and Asia, tiny cars have never been able to get a foothold stateside. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Cox Automotive ‘s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. At 80%, new electric vehicle (EV) buyers continue to report the highest levels of satisfaction with the process.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 3, 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a significant part of the automotive school landscape, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental consciousness. Currently, the province provides up to $7,000 for new fully electric vehicles, $5,000 for plug-in hybrids, and $3,500 for used EVs.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 18, 2024

After months of turmoil, struggling electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for bankruptcy this morning, bringing to an end a torrid period that began almost as soon as it started shipping its Ocean electric SUV.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s Monday, April 1, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The company is also set to provide VinFast with its expertise in driver training , road safety and the development of an electric vehicle ecosystem,… Read more. VinFast is getting a huge cash infusion from an investment group led by Emirates Driving Co., a UAE-based driver education company, to the tune of at least $1 billion.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 17, 2024

It’s Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It’s Thursday, September 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Electric vehicle makers are in a tight spot right now, with sales struggling to the extent that Ford is even considering cutting a shift at the factory that assembles its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 10, 2025

The 2024 Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study by Cox Automotive has unveiled record highs in new-car buyer satisfaction, driven by advancements in digital tools helping seamlessly integrate online and in-dealership activities. 64% of hybrid buyers engaged online tools.)

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s Monday, August 26, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s Monday, June 3, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2024

It’s Tuesday, July 2, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s Tuesday, September 10, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It’s Thursday, September 12, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s April 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Happy Monday! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It’s Friday, September 13, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Jalopnik

MAY 23, 2024

It’s Thursday, May 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Good morning! Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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