Friday, October 25, 2024

VW sets up battle with dealers over Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer plans | What’s going on with autonews.com? | Tesla Q3 report | Mazda lowers 2025 outlook | Accused burglar tried to sell used cars

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Friday, October 25, 2024

VW Group sets up battle with dealers over Scout Motors' direct-to-consumer plans

Scout Motors' decision to sell its vehicles direct to consumers confirms a lingering suspicion and concern held by VW dealers.

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Scout to sell Traveler SUV, Terra pickup direct to consumers; extended-range variant on deck

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What's going on with autonews.com?

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2024 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For: Mini of Warwick

Mini of Warwick in Warwick, R.I., is in the top three for the 2024 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For. General manager of the dealership Ronny Girouard spoke to us about work culture, initiatives on giving back to the community and what he thinks makes them one of the best dealerships to work for.

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	A Customer First Approach

When Swickard Auto Group faced the important decision of changing their DMS, they knew the right partner would be essential to their success. After switching 52 franchises to Reynolds, the end result has been better guest experiences, better employee experiences, and a more profitable dealership.

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Personalized Automotive Customer Journey

In today's digital-first world, automakers need to go beyond the traditional customer journey to meet the evolving expectations of vehicle owners. By leveraging data and connected services, automakers can build long-term relationships that increase customer engagement and satisfaction.

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Tesla Q3 report: Strong profits and big growth plans for 2025, 2026

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Mazda lowers 2025 outlook to more than 450,000 sales

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	The Hybrid Approach Is Popular … for Car Purchases

There’s a lot of discussion about hybrid vehicles having a moment. But when it comes to buying a car, more shoppers are choosing a hybrid approach too. The CDK Ease of Purchase Survey tracks how many people buy their car entirely in person at the dealership, entirely online or a combination of the two.

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Stay Ahead with the World's Highest Resolution Dash Cam: Is This a game changer?

In a market where many products seem similar, the one aims to distinguish itself with significant upgrades. But does it live up to the hype? Let's break down the key metrics and see whether this new model is truly a game-changer for drivers:

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Dealership Buy Sell

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Guest commentary: For Akio Toyoda's sake, he must listen to Toyota's dissatisfied shareholders and reform strategy

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1 employee injured in stabbing at Illinois Toyota dealership, police say

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CDK CEO: Cyberattacks don't diminish merits of single DMS

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Daily Drive Podcast: Tesla earnings rise in Q3; myKaarma President Gaurav Sharma

Tesla posts higher income in the third quarter and expects sharply higher deliveries next year. GM Canada delays St. Catharines EV motor output until 2027. Plus, myKaarma President Gaurav Sharma talks about how dealerships are using artificial intelligence in fixed operations.

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