Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2025

There were 2,332,837 auto loan defaults last year, exceeding levels seen during the Great Recession. Approximately 1.73 million vehicles were repossessed, which was the highest level in over a decade. March sales are expected to decline slightly from last year, but the future looks bleak due to tariffs. Economists have been worried about a recession for years and it appears one is finally going to happen thanks to a mix of job cuts, tariffs, and uncertainty.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 22, 2025

The last concept car produced by legendary Italian design house Bertone is up for grabs. That car, the Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2, is scheduled to be auctioned off by Dore & Rees on Mar. 29. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva auto show, it was slated to go into production, according to the auction house, but Bertone's bankruptcy the following year.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

The Skoda Scala is the most popular vehicle in Montenegro in 2024. Data by CE Auto shows 4,502 total new car sales in 2025 for Montenegro. Skoda places four models in the Top 7: the Scala is the overall best-seller, the Kamiq ranks #3, the Fabia #5 and the Octavia #7.

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Autocar

MARCH 26, 2025

New Leaf borrows design cues from the larger Ariya; has been developed with focus on aerodynamics Third-generation EV is shown in production form, confirming it to be a high-riding family hatchback The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been shown in production form for the first time ahead of a full launch later this year, confirming its transformation into a crossover.

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Carscoops

MARCH 22, 2025

Mercedes is offering generous buyout packages to employees as part of cost-saving efforts. Severance offers depend on salary and years of service, with payouts reaching six figures. The company plans to reduce management positions in addition to cutting administrative staff. If you’ve been slogging away at Mercedes-Benz for years and have had enough, it looks like the universe has thrown you a curveball – and not a bad one.

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CarExpert

MARCH 24, 2025

The latest Honda CR-V has quickly become the Japanese brand’s best seller in Australia, though it’s not quite as popular as it once was. While rivals like the Toyota RAV4 , Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-5 continue to light up the sales charts and the medium SUV segment as a whole the country’s most popular new vehicle class the CR-V accounts for just under three per cent of that market.

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AutoDealer Today

MARCH 24, 2025

Automakers Circular Factory concept to start in Q3 in England before rolling out across its production footprint.

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Carscoops

MARCH 26, 2025

Nissan will launch over 13 new and facelifted models over the next two years. North America will get a new Leaf, a new Sentra, and no less than four SUVs. Highlights from other markets include Micra and Juke EVs, minivans and pickups. Nissan is having a rough go of it. Between plummeting sales, financial struggles, failed merger talks with Honda, and the resignation of its CEO , things aren’t exactly looking up.

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CarExpert

MARCH 27, 2025

The BYD Sealion 6 range has been upgraded with revised, Australia-specific suspension tuning, but the big news is actually around further pricing adjustments for this plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-sized SUV. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD Now, with the existing cheapest PHEV gone (goodbye, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ), and a readjustment of the lineup with the addition of a new Essential grade, the brand behind the Sealion 6 is showing its ambitious intentions i

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Motor Trader

MARCH 26, 2025

Tesla is to open a Pop-Up at Future Stores on Londons Oxford Street in April with floor-to-ceiling digital displays. The pop-up will feature the Tesla Cybertruck, new Model Y, the Optimus Bot autonomous humanoid robot, Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Powerwall 3 home energy storage system designed for solar integration. Tesla has been in the headlines for falling sales, shrinking share price and the actions and words of major shareholder Elon Musk.

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Autocar

MARCH 26, 2025

Preview shows how new electric Juke will evolve from radical Hyper Punk concept Nissan's rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Kia EV3 will enter production in the UK next year The next-generation, electric Nissan Juke has been previewed as the firm ramps up to beginning production at its Sunderland factory next year. Partly shown behind the freshly unwrapped Mk3 Leaf and new electric Micra (below), the new Juke will be closely linked to the current ICE Juke alongside which it will be built but tak

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2025

A new study suggests many Americans don’t have a favorable view of Tesla or Musk. 55% have an unfavorable view of Musk, with 49% feeling the same about Tesla. A vast majority won’t consider buying or leasing a Tesla, at least partly because of Musk. It turns out Germans aren’t the only ones waving a firm “nein” to Tesla.

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Drive.com

MARCH 23, 2025

The Australian driver has made amends after his disappointment at last weekends Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, recording his first win of the season. Oscar Piastri. Photo by Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Oscar Piastri has bounced back from a disappointing weekend in Melbourne to win the 2025 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix , ahead of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and Mercedes-AMG driver George Russell.

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Torque Report

MARCH 26, 2025

Nissan has revealed the upcoming 2026 Nissan Leaf, the third generation of the brand’s first-ever EV, along with a preview of a slew of other upcoming Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The Nissan Leaf was first released in the US for the 2011 model year as a small, economical hatchback that just happened to be electric. The second generation Leaf debuted for the 2017 model year and was essentially a heavy update to the original car, right down to its size and shape (although with dramatically

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Autocar

MARCH 23, 2025

BMW's Neue Klasse concept previewed a bold new direction for its future cabins The electric age has spawned lounge-like interior designs that are redefining how cars look and feel inside After decades of ubiquitous grey, black and cream interiors, car makers are finally experimenting with more adventurous combinationsof colours and materials. The new Fiat Grande Panda pairs a blue dashboard and seat upholstery with yellow mood lighting; Mini is stitching bold, brightly coloured patterns into the

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Carscoops

MARCH 23, 2025

Many consumers are confused by new car gear shifters and their unconventional designs. With everything from dials to orbs being used to select gears, drivers are often baffled. Counter-intuitive designs are more than just inconveniences; they can be a safety issue. Earlier this month, Volkswagen finally admitted what we knew all along: in certain cases, buttons are good, screens are bad.

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CarExpert

MARCH 24, 2025

The Hemi V8 sure looked like it was on the way to extinction under former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, but with the big boss gone the bent-eight is enjoying a renaissance. Mopar Insiders reports Stellantis will produce all three Hemi V8 engines the 5.7-litre, 6.4-litre ‘Apache’, and supercharged 6.2-litre ‘Hellcat’ at its Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan from August.

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Drive.com

MARCH 23, 2025

The BYD Shark 6 has had a blinding start finding favour in the Australian market, but what do the owners have to say? We catch up with some about how they’re finding it. The BYD Shark 6, Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, has had a blistering start to its sales. RELATED: Why Aussies are flocking to the BYD Shark 6 in droves The first BYD Shark 6 an all-new model never previously sold in Australia arrived in local showrooms in mid-January 2025, with February VFACTS sales d

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Autocar

MARCH 22, 2025

Not only is the MX-5 good on track, it also swallowed up the six-hour drive to Anglesey with aplomb We take to North Wales, in winter, for a world-first unlit track night I am peddling my Mazda MX-5 as fast as I dare. In front of me is almost perfect darkness. I know there's a sharp right-hander coming up quickly, but Im finding it difficult to pick a braking point, because behind me is a PENETRATING high beam from the front bumper-mounted auxiliary lights of a 1990s Mitsubishi Evo rally car.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2025

Honda’s new Chinese recently started production of the all-electric Ye P7. Th has an 89.8 kWh battery pack and up to 469 hp. Honda is responding to the growing EV demand in China with several new models. Honda says that thanks to the use of automation and artificial intelligence at one of its EV factories in China, it needs 30% fewer floor staff than a traditional factory.

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Motor Authority

MARCH 23, 2025

The Bugatti Tourbillon's standout feature is an 1,800-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a high-revving V-16, but Bugatti didn't forget about the aerodynamic work needed to make use of the immense power on tap. The goal was to surpass the Bugatti Chiron in slipperiness, Paul Burnham, chief engineer for the Tourbillon, said in a video posted.

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CarExpert

MARCH 25, 2025

Volvo Car Australia has confirmed it will roll out its latest software interface to some 35,000 existing vehicles later this year via an over-the-air update. Speaking with CarExpert , local boss Stephen Connor said the update will bring vehicles “as far back as model year 2022” in line with the brand’s newest models. “Volvo Car UX is aimed to bring all of our models to one look and feel to provide a premium customer experience so vehicles as far back as model year 2022 w

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Autocar

MARCH 24, 2025

House of Commons' public accounts committee recently found England's roads to be "national embarrassment" From 30 June, each local authority must publish a report detailing how many potholes it has repaired Englands local authorities will now be required to publish annual reports stating how many potholes they have filled, else face losing a significant portion of their funding for road repairs.

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Carscoops

MARCH 23, 2025

Prototype sightings reveal design similarities between the new Cherokee and the Wagoneer S. The new Jeep will be larger, offering more interior space and an upgraded digital cockpit. The compact SUV will share its STLA Large architecture with the Wagoneer S and the Recon. Jeep’s lineup has been missing a familiar face lately – and not just any face, but the one that helped define the brand’s modern SUV identity.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 24, 2025

When a sales lead comes to a dealership, what happens? According to the latest study from sales intelligence software provider Foureyes, almost half the time its mishandled. The companys seventh annual Automotive Dealer Industry Benchmarks Report found 43.2% of sales leads were mishandled a term Foureyes used to include missed calls, leads that didnt get logged, lapsed follow-up and other issues and 14.1% of those leads were never logged to dealer CRMs at all.

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CarExpert

MARCH 24, 2025

When the new MG 4 EV was revealed last week , the logical assumption was that this was a replacement for the current MG 4 EV. That’s not the case, as the new, larger, more softly styled model is actually a separate model entirely despite using the same nameplate. It could also be coming to Australia. “MG Motor Australia is reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market,” said a company spokesperson. “It is important to note this model is not built

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Autocar

MARCH 25, 2025

Lower Thames Crossing will use a 2.6-mile tunnel running under the River Thames New road connecting Kent and Essex, including 2.6-mile tunnel beneath river, gets green light from the government The government has approved the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, a new road between Kent and Essex that's intended to ease the burden on the Dartford Crossing.

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Carscoops

MARCH 27, 2025

Nissan has teased a new Navara/Frontier for Latin America, looking like an extensive facelift. The company will also launch a one-tonne pickup in Oceania, based on Mitsubishi bones. These are different from the similarly-sized US-spec Frontier, and the Chinese-spec Z9. Nissan has been flooding us with teasers of upcoming models for various global markets as it works to recover from its financial challenges.

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Cox Automotive inc

MARCH 26, 2025

ATLANTA, March 26, 2025 March new-vehicle sales are expected to illustrate a market not significantly impacted by tariff threats and economic uncertainty but clearly slowing after a red-hot end of 2024. The March SAAR, or seasonally adjusted selling rate, is expected to reach 15.9 million in March, a small increase from last years 15.7 … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: First Quarter New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Increase Year over Year as Market Momentum Shows Signs of Fading

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CarExpert

MARCH 27, 2025

A new set of speed cameras in Tasmania caught nearly 80 times as many motorists breaking the speed limit than when they were last operational. Pulse Tasmania reports the new speed cameras on the Tasman Bridge linking the Hobart CBD on the western side of the River Derwent to the City of Clarence on the east detected more than 700 motorists breaking the 70km/h speed limit in their first week in operation.

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Autocar

MARCH 26, 2025

Hyper Force concept shown in 2023 hinted at the next iteration of the GT-R In fresh hint at the GT-R's return, new CEO vows to keep models 'that really represent what Nissan is about' Incoming Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has vowed that driving excitement will always be at the heart of the firm, hinting that halo cars such as the Z and GT-R will remain a key part of the brands future and be offered worldwide.

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Carscoops

MARCH 22, 2025

PROS ›› Engaging to drive, attractive styling, solid safety features CONS ›› Steering feel, odd interior choices, could use more power Rooting for the underdog is practically a national pastime. And in the automotive world, the Subaru BRZ is an underdog, though it doesn’t quite have the Cinderella story charm – yet.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 24, 2025

Blending humanity with getting the job done. Podium s AI sets itself apart by being deeply human-like, multi-channel and highly integrated with dealership operations. Unlike many AI solutions that feel robotic or limited, it adapts to customer tone, engages across SMS, websites and social media, and understands dealership data like vehicle availability and past customer interactions.

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Drive.com

MARCH 22, 2025

From Formula 1 to Bathurst and Le Mans and even Dakar, Jacky Ickx’s four-decade career behind the wheel saw him win in every category he raced. Jacky Ickx isnt a household name in the same way that say, Jackie Stewart is. Or Mario Andretti, Niki Lauda, James Hunt or Australias own Jack Brabham. Sure, the Belgian racer, now aged 80, has achieved fame and fortune through his exploits on the worlds racetracks, but inevitably, when the subject of greatness comes up, rarely is his name mentione

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Autocar

MARCH 25, 2025

Plug-in powertrain pairs 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motor for 295bhp combined output The new Audi A5 will gain a plug-in hybrid variant in June, one of ten new PHEVs to be launched by the German brand across its line-up in 2025. The A5 arrived last November, initially with petrol and diesel power, replacing the A4 in Audi's now-dropped naming strategy that assigned even numbers to electric cars and odd numbers to ICE cars.

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Carscoops

MARCH 24, 2025

Stellantis is reportedly offering UAW members buyouts of up to $72,000. Workers in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois are eligible, but the payout varies. The automaker said the reductions are to improve efficiency and competitiveness. A number of automakers are planning to trim their workforce and some are using generous financial incentives to get people to leave.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 23, 2025

Managing content creation across multiple clients can be a daunting task for agency owners, especially within the fast-paced automotive industry. With dynamic consumer needs, varying brand identities, and a constant influx of digital marketing trends, ensuring each client receives tailored, high-quality content is crucial for success. This post will explore effective strategies for managing content creation, optimizing workflows, and enhancing client relationships.

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