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Cyprus May 2025: Volkswagen up 46.3%, Jeep Avenger on podium

Best Selling Cars Blog

The Jeep Avenger scores its first podium finish in Cyprus. Data by our local partners SEMO Cyprus and INNOSOFT shows a Cypriot new car market up 6.2% year-on-year in May to 1,328 units. This means the year-to-date volume is now down -6.8% to 6,874. Kia (-15%) holds onto the brands lead despite a heft year-on-year loss. Volkswagen (+46.3%) shoots up YoY and climbs to the 2nd place both for the month and YTD.

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Ohio Auto Dealerships Sold

AutoDealer Today

Major U.S. group sells three stores to refocus on other markets as acquiring family makes its first major expansion.

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Pakistan May 2025: Toyota (+135.9%) catches up on Suzuki (-8.2%)

Best Selling Cars Blog

The previous generation Toyota Corolla is still produced in Pakistan. According to local manufacturers association PAMA, 14,786 new locally assembled vehicles hit Pakistani roads in May. found buyer in Pakistan in April, a vigorous +35% year-on-year lift. We remain however well below the May 2022 result of 22,893. Year-to-date, sales are up 28.4% to 65,574.

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Toyota Salesman Finds Thousands of Dollars of 'Missing' Keys. Now He's Exposing Dealerships for Failing to Give Buyers the Spare

Motor 1

'So they can charge $600 for a new key.

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Media post: Why Regular Car Servicing Saves You Money Long-Term

Best Selling Cars Blog

Putting off a service might seem harmless, especially if your car feels fine. But over time, the cost of skipping it adds up in more ways than one. Regular servicing doesn’t just keep things ticking over but also helps you avoid those expensive surprises that hit when you least expect them. Keep reading to find out how staying on top of maintenance helps protect your car and your wallet.

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Dodge’s Electric Charger Is Too Quiet For Its Own Good

Carscoops

Dodge is recalling thousands of Daytona EVs that don’t emit pedestrian warning sounds. Incomplete software uploads can prevent exterior warnings, raising the risk of a collision. Chrysler is also recalling 140 minivans that may have a faulty rearview camera system. The Dodge Charger Daytona traded a roaring Hemi V8 for an electric powertrain that sparked backlash from fans.

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Vietnam May 2025: VinFast VF 5 and VF 3 dominate, Ford Territory up to record #3

Best Selling Cars Blog

The VinFast VF 3 holds 8.8% of its home market in May. Data by VAMA and Hyundai shows a Vietnamese new vehicle market up 8.4% year-on-year in May to 33,273 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 18.3% to 151,041. This month once again we have access to exclusive figures for local carmaker VinFast, leading to a May volume at 44,769 and a YTD tally at 207,228.

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Uruguay May 2025: Fiat stays on top, BYD and Chery soar

Best Selling Cars Blog

BYD sales are up 168.7% year-year in May. New car sales in Uruguay lift by a robust 9.8% year-on-year in May to 5,265 units. This means the year-to-date tally is now up 9.9% to 25,824. Fiat (-7%) remains in first place in the brands ranking despite enduring the only YoY loss in the Top 5. Renault (+27.9%) reclaims the 2nd spot off BYD (+168.7%) still up by staggering rates.

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Tesla Keeps Stashing EVs In Mall Parking Lot And The Pile Keeps Growing

Carscoops

Hundreds of Tesla EVs are parked at a former mall lot with no clear timeline. Tesla is leasing the space for 16 months due to dealership storage limitations. Aerial and street images show the lot filled with EVs as far back as 2023. Every big automaker wants to see its cars filling parking lots across the world. The way Tesla is going about it in Westchester, Missouri, isn’t exactly what we mean, though.

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Media post: How Aftermarket Truck Tail Lights Can Improve Visibility and Style

Best Selling Cars Blog

When it comes to enhancing the look and safety of your truck, a small change can make a big difference. If you’ve ever driven at night and struggled to see another vehicle ahead—or worse, noticed someone struggling to see you—you know how vital rear lights are. That’s where truck tail lights come into play. Unlike standard factory lights, these upgrades offer sharper illumination, modern designs, and even personalization options that can completely transform your ride.

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Affordable Car Crisis Has EU’s Auto Giants Calling For A Radical New Category

Carscoops

Affordable small car sales in Europe have collapsed from 1 million to 100,000 units. Stellantis and Renault want Europe to create a category like Japan’s Kei car segment. John Elkann says over 25 percent of engineers focus only on regulatory compliance. Affordable city cars are vanishing across Europe, and not in a cool, mysterious way. Their disappearance is being driven by a mess of regulations and a market increasingly tilted toward heavier, pricier vehicles.

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Singapore May 2025: GAC (+312%), BYD (+117.1%), Tesla (+98.1%) highlight surging market

Best Selling Cars Blog

GAC sales are up 4-fold year-on-year in May. The Singaporean new car market surges 39.7% year-on-year in May to 4,455 units, leading to a year-to-date tally up 30.5% to 19,318. BYD (+117.1%) confirms it is the new favourite of Singaporean car buyers with a dominant 18.5% share. It distances Toyota (+18%) at 15% of the market and BMW (+37.7%) at 10.4%, both trailing the overall growth rate.

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Ford Says People Don't Care About Engines Anymore: 'I Think A Lot of That Is Gone'

Motor 1

The company argues that interest in combustion engines is fading.

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This Electric Wagon Pioneer Is Getting A New Look

Carscoops

Peugeot is readying a facelifted version of its Golf-sized E-308 SW. The new lights and bumpers will also appear on the ICE-powered 308. We’re expecting the refreshed French EV to hit dealerships next year. If you like the idea of owning a wagon with electric power you’re not short of options in 2025 – at least in Europe. The Audi A6 e-tron Avant, BMW i5 Touring and Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo heading our money-no-object list.

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The New Audi Q3 Gets Split Lights and a Column Shifter

Motor 1

The BMW X1 rival is all-new for 2026.

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Toyota says its hybrids have saved as much CO2 as 9 million electric cars

Drive.com

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has declared that the company’s 27 million hybrid vehicles built over the past 30 years have had the same impact as 9 million electric cars with larger, more resource-intensive battery packs. The global chairman of Toyota has claimed the 27 million hybrids it has sold over the past 30 years – each halving fuel consumption by up to half – have kept the same amount of CO2 out of the air as nine million electric vehicles (EVs).

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2026 Audi Q3 unveiled with a bold new design

Torque Report

Audi has officially pulled the wraps off the all-new 2026 Audi Q3, marking the debut of the third-generation model. The subcompact luxury SUV enters its next chapter with a sharper design, upgraded in-car tech, and a cabin that brings it in line with Audi’s more premium offerings. Borrowing styling cues from the latest Q5, the 2026 Q3 features a more aggressive stance and a sportier overall appearance.

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The Company That Started The EV Price War Now Says It’s Gone Too Far

Carscoops

BYD’s executive vice president says the current pricing strategy is not sustainable. Chinese regulators urge automakers to end destructive pricing and self-regulate. Market competition has slashed EV prices lower than U.S. budget subcompacts. Electric vehicle prices in China have become so low, they’re practically tripping over themselves – and now the government is stepping in to say enough is enough.

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Indonesia May 2025: Wholesales down -14.9%, Chery breaks all records

Best Selling Cars Blog

Chery is up to a record 7th place in Indonesia in May. The Indonesian wholesales market endures a painful -14.9% YoY drop in May to 60,613 units, leading to a year-to-date volume down -5.4% to 316,981. Retail sales are off -15% to 61,339 for the month and down -9.1% YTD to 328,852. Toyota (-10.6%) improves its market share to 34.6% vs. 33.4% so far this year, while sister brand Daihatsu (-25.5%) is also above its YTD level at 18.4% vs. 17.4% and this despite a drab YoY evolution.

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Ford Everest recalled

CarExpert

The Ford Everest has been recalled again as its windows may not stop winding up even if there’s an obstruction. The Blue Oval says Everests included in an October 2024 recall of over 38,000 vehicles may have had an incorrect software update installed. This latest recall covers 955 Everests in total. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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10 seconds per car - inside the world's biggest car plant

Autocar

Ulsan’s dock is metres from the factory. Cars are loaded fresh from the production lines The Korean brand's factory is the world’s largest car-making facility, with five separate factories and an on-site port Looking out from the bridge of the Morning Christina, the view is filled with thousands and thousands of factory-fresh Hyundai cars. Up to 6000 of them are being loaded onto the 11 decks of the 380-metre-long vessel, bound for California, across the Pacific Ocean.

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Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival

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Toyota’s Trailblazing Hybrid Celebrates A Quarter Century With Higher Prices

Carscoops

Toyota has introduced the 2026 Prius, which carries over with a slight price hike. The 2026 Prius Prime gains a new Nightshade Edition, which costs $37,795. The Nightshade has black badging, black accents, and black 19-inch alloy wheels. The Toyota Prius is celebrating 25 years in the United States. That’s quite an accomplishment and the company didn’t hold back as they called the original model “nothing short of a revolution.” They added it was a “true trailblazer&

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New Audi Q3 reinvents the indicator stalk, but there’s a whole lot more too

Auto Express

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GWM UK to open four new sites

Motor Trader

GWM UK will activate sites in Hexham, Workington, Guildford and Telford, within the coming weeks. During the first half of 2025, GWM UK welcomed Draycotts in Sutton-in-Ashfield, A.F Noble & Son in Penicuik and Vale Motors in Wincanton. Toby Marshall, MD at GWM UK, said: “We are pleased to welcome our latest retail partners to the GWM UK network.

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Elevating the Auto Sales Experience

Vanguard Dealer Services

Training Your Salespeople on F&I Products In today's competitive automotive industry, dealership success hinges on more than just selling cars. It's about delivering a comprehensive, welcoming experience that encompasses every aspect of the customer's journey, including F&I products. Training automotive salespeople in finance products is not just a strategic move but a necessity to validate the importance of core products and foster better overall customer satisfaction.

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Honda’s Latest Concept Looks Familiar Yet Unexpectedly New

Carscoops

Honda will introduce the Super EV Concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The A-segment five-door hatchback is fully electric and likely previews a production model. Honda will also showcase the new Prelude, a motorcycle concept, and the 0 SUV prototype. The Goodwood Festival of Speed kicks off next month and Honda will use the event to introduce an electric urban vehicle concept.

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Social Media Strategist Question: How have you moved forward with social accounts post company acquisitions?

Shawn Ryder

In the fast-paced world of automotive dealerships, social media serves as a vital artery connecting brands with consumers. Following a company acquisition, maintaining and evolving social media accounts can be challenging yet rewarding. This post explores effective strategies for navigating social media following mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that your dealership’s presence remains robust, aligned, and engaging in the competitive automotive marketplace.

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Time Is a Circle: Stellantis Snags Patent for Three-Speed EV Gearbox

Motor 1

It could bring off-road capability to future Jeep and Ram EVs.

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Any recommendations on how to save time on create and edit videos and content?

Shawn Ryder

Creating and editing videos and content efficiently can significantly enhance a car dealership’s marketing strategy. With the right tools and techniques, your dealership can save time while producing high-quality video content that engages customers. Below, we explore recommendations to streamline the video creation and editing process, accompanied by insightful internal links to help you further enhance your dealership’s digital strategy. 1.

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Nissan targets more service plan business with new launch

Motor Trader

Payment Assist has partnered with Car Care Plan and Nissan Motor GB, to offer instant Service Plans through the dealer network. The new servicing deal sees Payment Assist collaborate with Car Care Plan UK to enable Nissan drivers to spread the cost of servicing over 12 months. It will be marketed by Nissan online and at dealerships on-site. Around 45% of Nissan retail customers pick up a service plan from new, with a range of options spanning two, three, or four years, but the new Instant Servi

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How to calculate sponsorship/partnership value?

Shawn Ryder

Calculating the value of sponsorships and partnerships is essential for businesses in any industry, but it holds particular significance for automotive dealerships. Effective valuation allows dealerships to make informed decisions about their investments, understand their return on investment (ROI), and leverage relationships for greater competitiveness.

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Rivian Recalls Thousands Of Cars For A BMW Feature No One Asked For

Carscoops

Rivian recalled 28,000 R1T and R1S EVs due to faulty front turn signals. The faulty turn signals fail to illuminate, creating a potential safety risk. The company isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries caused by the issue. The owners of 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S models in the US may start being confused with BMW drivers after it was revealed that some of the brand’s EVs may have faulty turn signals.

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Used Supply Tight After Spring Surge

AutoDealer Today

Cheaper models prove particularly hard to come by.

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Ancaster Group opens Nissan site in Surrey

Motor Trader

Ancaster Group has opened a new Nissan showroom in Surrey. The new Nissan site, the dealer’s seventh site representing the Japanese brand, is located at Longmead Business Park, Epsom. The dealership offers a new and used Nissan vehicles, expert servicing, genuine manufacturer parts, an extensive selection of accessories, full support for the Motability Scheme, an EV charging area and a customer lounge.

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2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty price and specs: Nearly $100,000 for heavy-duty ute

Drive.com

The Ford Ranger’s new heavy-duty spin-off promises 4500kg towing, eight-lug axles and nearly two tonnes of payload, but it won’t be cheap – nor as powerful as a regular V6 model. 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty pricing and specifications Upgraded ute brings 4500kg towing, heavy-duty focus Detuned but strengthened diesel V6 engine Priced from $82,990 before on-road costs The 2026 Ford Ranger Super Duty will cost close to – or in excess of – $100,000 drive-away when it arrives in showrooms

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Hi Does Anyone here sells Linkedin Accounts ?

Shawn Ryder

In today’s digital landscape, LinkedIn has emerged as a vital platform for professionals seeking to connect, share knowledge, and foster business opportunities. However, questions often arise regarding the legitimacy and ramifications of selling LinkedIn accounts. This post will explore the implications of such transactions, the benefits of LinkedIn for automotive dealers, and how to effectively utilize the platform for enhanced customer engagement and lead generation.