Shawn Ryder

JULY 9, 2025

When considering diving into paid advertisement within a highly competitive automotive market, the first question on many dealership owners’ minds is: “Can I start with only $100 a month?” The immediate answer is yes, but as with any marketing strategy, particularly in a competitive landscape, the effectiveness greatly depends on how wisely that budget is allocated.

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Marketing Demographic ROI Dealerships 59

Autoleadstar

JULY 9, 2025

Internet search is evolving—fast. Whether it’s users leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT for its ability to scour the internet for your query, or Perplexity, an AI platform built specifically as a search engine, online search has moved significantly beyond its original form. Until recently, Google searches often required scrolling, clicking links, or expanding drop-down results to find the answers you were really looking for.

Dealerships 52

Dealerships Finance Technology Customer 52

Motor Trader

JULY 9, 2025

The demand for used hybrid cars continues to grow as dealers remain cautious about stocking EVs and drivers remain cautious about buying used EVs. That’s the view of Autorola which said hybrids have been the “standout fuel type” on its MarketPlace wholesale auction platform between January and June with prices rising by £321 (1.5%) to £21,707 at an average of 32 months and 21,632 miles.

Finance 52

Finance Sales Marketing 52

CarExpert

JULY 9, 2025

The GWM Cannon Alpha and Tank 500 received key fixes to throttle response and advanced driver assistance systems at the factory earlier this year, and now existing owners are able to have these upgrades applied to their cars. The changes were applied at production level early in 2025, with CarExpert getting the opportunity to test them late last year.

Deal 52

Deal Marketing Development Dealerships 52

Motor 1

JULY 9, 2025

Hyundai claims buttons are safer, so what gives?

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Motor Trader

JULY 9, 2025

TMS Motor Group has appointed new directors to the board with the aim of driving sustainable growth, improving operational efficiency, and upholding the Group’s long-standing commitment to customer service. Len Hallows will continue to lead the business in his role as CEO. Ben Hallows, Tom Hallows, Dominic Hallows, and Oliver Hallows will now take on enhanced responsibilities as Joint Managing Directors.

Finance 52

Finance Management Customer Marketing 52

Autocar

JULY 9, 2025

The Brit took over as team principal in 2005 Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss. In a statement on Wednesday, Red Bull said: "Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today and has appointed Laurent Mekies as CEO (chief executive) of Red Bull Racing." It follows a turbulent time for Horner at Red Bull following accusations of misconduct at the start of 2024.

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Principal 78

Carscoops

JULY 9, 2025

AC will produce just 25 units of the GT SuperSport exclusively for the United States. Starting price is $550,000 before taxes, with customer deliveries scheduled for 2027. The GT SuperSport can be configured to produce up to 1,025 hp from a V8 engine. You can buy some seriously impressive machinery in the United States for around $550,000. Among the most extreme is the Ferrari SF90 Stradale , a plug-in hybrid supercar with blistering performance.

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Customer Automotive Marketing 52

Motor Trader

JULY 9, 2025

Activate Group has acquired the collision repair specialist Avant Group for an undisclosed sum. The deal takes in Avant Group’s three key brands: Avant Consult, Avant Repair Network and Bodynet. Activate has a UK-wide hybrid repair network comprised of both owned Activate Accident Repair Bodyshops, and partnerships with approved bodyshop, mobile, and specialist repairers.

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Repairing Networking Insurance Deal 52

Auto Express

JULY 9, 2025

Editor Paul Barker thinks the Goodwood Festival Speed is just one of the things that helps make the UK’s automotive scene one of the most vibrant on the planet

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Automotive 45

Motor Trader

JULY 9, 2025

Nicola Humphreys has been appointed Chair of Women On the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC), replacing Georgia Fox. Humphreys is Founder and Managing Director of Imprimatur Group and Coding Ketchup. The WOMAC committee and Patrons are all-female but the group includes men as Friends and its activities attract both men and women. Humphreys said: “As WOMAC comprises volunteers who all work in automotive, we understand the current cost challenges and how trying different approaches will help to overcome

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