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First Taiwanese Top 10 finish for the Toyota Alphard. New car sales in Taiwan are off a devastating -23.1% year-on-year in May to 31,910 units. This mediocre result is attributed by the local specialised press to a wait-and-see attitude by car buyers amidst the uncertain tariff situation. Meanwhile the year-to-date tally is down -13.8% to 164,647. Toyota (-14.3%) resists better than the market but its share, at 28.2%, is significantly lower than its YTD level (31.2%).
An Alfa Romeo Tonale owner reports tailgate rust and paint bubbling after one year. Dealership allegedly denies defect, claiming that such paint issues are “100% normal.” Customer’s Reddit post sparked debate over SUV’s long-term durability and paint quality. Some cars earn a reputation the hard way, and Alfa Romeo’s isn’t exactly built on sterling reliability.
An Alfa Romeo Tonale owner reports tailgate rust and paint bubbling after one year. Dealership allegedly denies defect, claiming that such paint issues are “100% normal.” Customer’s Reddit post sparked debate over SUV’s long-term durability and paint quality. Some cars earn a reputation the hard way, and Alfa Romeo’s isn’t exactly built on sterling reliability.
The gimmicks to prove one plug-in hybrid ute is tougher than another are only set to get more outlandish as GWM takes the first swipe at BYD in a battle of the brawniest. GWM has taken its first swipe at BYD as brands clamour to show which of their new-energy utes best lives up to the Aussie need for a hard-working, go-anywhere dual-cab ute. In a demonstration organised by GWM , the newly released Cannon Alpha PHEV was sent to tackle Beer OClock Hill, part of The Springs 4×4 Adventure Park
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With todays always connected digital economy, identity is currency. For the automotive industryspanning rentals, dealerships, insurance providers, and financing institutionsthat currency is increasingly being challenged. The numbers are staggering with U.S. auto lenders facing an estimated $9.2 billion in fraud loss exposure. This surge in identity-based fraud is not only draining revenue but also undermining trust and operational integrity across the industry.
Six Utah cities earned over 10 percent of general fund revenue from traffic fines in 2024. Sunset led the state by collecting nearly $500K or 14.7 percent from traffic enforcement. Practice raises growing concerns about quotas, policing priorities, and loss of public trust. Some small towns in Utah might be pulling more from your glovebox than you think.
As reports swirl that it’s on the chopping block, the controversial Luxury Car Tax will slug thousands of hybrid car customers with higher levies but offer no reprieve to anyone else. The standard Luxury Car Tax new-car price threshold has failed to increase year-on-year for the first time in 14 years, after car buyers have been handed up to $16,000 in buffer from the much-maligned tariff since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In the automotive industry, effectively planning marketing strategies for product launches can significantly enhance a dealership’s visibility and sales. Fortunately, various free or low-cost planning tools, templates, and checklists are readily available online, tailored specifically for launching new products. This blog post will explore several of these resources, enabling automotive dealerships to streamline their marketing processes and achieve success without breaking the bank. 1.
Striking Neolun concept heads into production as GV90, a bold new luxury SUV contender Genesis is ramping up to launch a new electric luxury SUV to rival the Range Rover EV and Volvo EX90. The GV90 is effectively Genesis s take on the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 , sharing its fundamental platform and innards with those family-focused seven-seaters, but applying a premium sheen.
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