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Surge in Used Car Sales Opens Up F&I Opportunities
2019 is already proving to be an interesting year for car sales and it’s barely the second quarter. One trend that could impact F&I is that new car sales forecasts are trending lower for this year. More used units are moving, and dealers are scrambling to find inventory for this increasing need.
New car prices and interest rates are increasing...
Redmi Car, SUV Murah Meriah Besutan Produsen Smartphone Xiaomi
GridOto.com - Siapa sih yang tidak kenal Xiaomi?
Yups, Xiaomi dikenal sebagai produsen smartphone canggih yang produknya sudah ada di mana-mana.
Ternyata Xiaomi tak cuma bermain di bisnis smartphone doang.
Kini Xiaomi bermain di segmen otomotif dengan menghadirkan sebuah mobil SUV bernama Xiaomi Redmi Car.Dikutip dari digitalphablet.com, Xiaomi...
Mercedes-Benz B-Class review
The progressive metamorphosis of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, from a cleverly packaged box on wheels into a conventionally formed luxury hatch, is no doubt one of calculated execution.
Not only has it seen the original ‘baby Benz’ become increasingly competitive against the established premium hatchback set, but the transformation has also granted...
2019 Porsche Cayenne review
Porsche is a brand without a present blemish – each one of its vehicles is a standout in its respective class. Sports car enthusiasts invariably find themselves comparing every automotive contender against the iconic and continually evolving Porsche 911, or the spectacular mid-engine 718 twins. Sedan and wagon junkies get their fix with the stylish...
BMW X7 xDrive30d M Sport 2019 UK review
What is it?
You will have probably formed your own opinion about the way the new BMW X7 looks by now. It’s possible you will have also heard how some of those larger-than-life design cues (you know what I’m referring to) have been introduced to appeal to customers not just in the US but also China and the Middle East. Following this simple logical...
Mercedes-Benz V-Class 300d Marco Polo 2019 review
What is it?
This is a well presented two-bedroom detached house with a newly fitted kitchen and dining area, with yacht wood flooring, situated in the heart of anywhere you care to park it. You get the idea. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo is a bite-size luxury property on wheels, and it’s just had a few updates as part of a facelift for the...
Ohio's Attorney General sues Knox County car dealership over title issues
MOUNT VERNON — Attorney General Dave Yost filed a consumer protection lawsuit Wednesday against a used car dealership and its owner who failed to deliver vehicle titles to central Ohio customers, the state office noted in a press release.
“Bad businesses be warned: my office will not watch from the sidelines as consumers get burned,” Yost said....
2019 Upcoming SUV Launches in India - Hyundai Venue, Tata Cassini, MG Hector and More
It’s no secret, the segment that has been gaining popularity the fastest in India has to be the SUV segment. And as a result, automakers are trying to launch the new and updated SUVs in the Indian market to meet the increasing consumer demand. 2018 witnessed the launch of some really good SUVs and 2019 is expected to be even more interesting. Many...
The all-new 2019 Chevrolet Blazer makes a comeback
The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is all-new this year, marking the return of a much-loved nameplate. The original Blazer was discontinued more than 10 years ago, and fans have been anxiously awaiting its return ever since. This new SUV might have the same name, but don’t expect the same old Blazer. This is a Blazer for today’s driver, and it takes a different...
Audi reveals new S6 and S7 Sportback with 345bhp V6 diesel
Audi has released the first images and technical details of the new S6 and S7 Sportback models, with no teasers or build-up.
The range-topping versions of the latest A6 and A7 have switched from V8 petrol power to use a V6 diesel unit mated to an electric compressor and 48v mild hybrid system.
Producing 345bhp in all forms, the new engine is nearly...
Top dependable bangers for under £1500
We found: 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi, £560, 68,000 miles
As one of the UK's best-selling cars there's no shortage of Corsa to choose between. Forever in the shadow of the Fiesta, the Corsa is nonetheless a great small car for new and old drivers alike, and its ubiquity means cheap motoring is guaranteed thanks to low purchase and parts costs.
We've...
BAC delivers 100th Mono with unique colour and trim
The 100th example of the BAC Mono supercar has rolled off the company’s production line and been delivered to a car museum in Denmark.
But this is no standard Mono. The Mono #100 is finished in British racing green atop visible carbonfibre bodywork. It is the first BAC model to sport such a combination.
This particular Mono also comes with a unique...
New plan to lock out used car imports
The Government has proposed a raft of new measures aimed at protecting local car assemblers in what will now make it more difficult and costlier to import second-hand motor vehicles.So determined is the Government to grow the automotive industry to the extent that the Ministry of Industrialisation has proposed developing a financing plan to enable...
Karma Automotive will introduce new Revero line and new concepts, with possible SUV ahead
The next generation of Karma Automotive was unveiled Tuesday, April 9 as the Irvine-based automaker discussed expansion plans that could bring enhanced economic development and more job opportunities to Moreno Valley.
The Chinese owner of Southern California’s lone automaker is growing the Revero line with as new model that will formally debut in...
New Bentley Flying Spur Teased with a Retractable Hood Ornament
The Flying Spur is the second-oldest car in Bentley's lineup, having debuted in 2013, and it even still rides on the same platform as the original 2005 model. It looks and feels pretty dated, which is not helpful against its growing field of competition. But fret not, rich people that want a "small" Bentley sedan: the third-generation Flying Spur...
New Range Rover Evoque gets top marks from Euro NCAP
The new Range Rover Evoque has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating in the latest round of tests by Euro NCAP,
The British-built SUV, which moved into its second generation earlier this year, achieved significantly higher ratings for adult and child occupant protection than the original model received in 2011, even against a tougher...
Bentley hints at next Flying Spur with new images
Bentley has revealed first images and a video of its next Flying Spur, which will be unveiled later this year.
The Crewe-based car maker described itself as “innovating beyond the existing boundaries of performance, refinement and luxury with the introduction of an all-new four-door Grand Tourer”.
The luxury saloon, which is expected to be called...
Bentley model strategy to focus on grand tourers and SUVs
Bentley will finalise its new model strategy by this summer, with a renewed focus on its credentials as a maker of grand touring vehicles and SUVs, and no ‘pure sports cars’.
Werner Tietz, Bentley’s board member in charge of engineering, has revealed that the company has decided not to pursue any of the themes explored by the EXP 10 Speed 6 sports...
Used car WARNING - Shock reason you should never buy secondhand car tyres
Motorists on the roads in Britain are being warned about the dangers of buying used car tyres. Many motorists may opt to purchase secondhand vehicle tyres instead of new ones as they could be perceived to be the most cost-effective. Around one in five vehicle owners have purchased part worn tyres and 10 per cent would do so again. Part of the reason...
Gas-Guzzling SUVs Become Election Battleground in Australia
Faced with an uphill battle to retain power in next month’s elections, Australia’s prime minister has found a new rallying cry: a pledge to protect drivers of gas-guzzling SUVs from a global push to switch to battery-powered electric vehicles.
It’s already set Scott Morrison at odds with a global investor group, a vocal technology billionaire and...
Bad news for automakers: people want to hear a familiar voice assistant in their car
Car companies are hoping to capitalize on the growing popularity of voice recognition systems like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant by developing their own in-car voice assistants that drivers can use. But that effort may be a huge waste of money: car owners increasingly prefer familiar voice assistants, like the ones they use in their homes, over...
Skoda's 2018 sales harmed by lack of production capacity
Sales of new Skoda cars were held back by around 10 per cent last year because its factories were working flat-out and couldn’t produce more cars.
“We would have been able last year to sell nearly more than 100,000 vehicles than we did because of a lack of production capacity,” says company chairman Bernhard Maier.
Skoda was short of body building...
Power league: The 1000 horsepower club
The idea of a road car with 1000 horsepower seemed faintly ridiculous not long ago, but now there’s a growing number of members in this exclusive club.
Many far exceed that entry requirement and plenty have help from electric motors, pointing to the direction hypercars are taking.
Here’s our list of those that make the grade in ascending order...
Kia Soul EV 64kWh 2019 review
What is it?
We have previously driven the all-new electric Kia Soul in Korea, but this is our first taste of the third-generation compact crossover in its European spec.
Since it was launched in 2009, the Soul has found more than 1.6 million customers, although the vast bulk of those are in the US, where the machine was designed and styled. It has...
Best Used Buy: BMW M3 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Ever since the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio debuted, it’s been endlessly tested against the BMW M3, it’s main rival. The results have been a bit mixed, with some reviews claiming the Alfa the winner due to its superior driving dynamics and some giving the Bimmer the nod for being the better overall machine. Still, it’s hard not to love both of...
Ford Ecosport to Skoda Kodiaq: SUVs with the biggest discounts in April 2019
The Navratri season is on and the festivities are pretty high as usual. Auto manufacturers too have billed out different discount offers and schemes on their model lineup in order to attract customers towards their dealerships. Among the various auto segments in the market, the SUV segment is among the fastest growing one and for the same manufacturers...
Groupe PSA to grow supplier base in India
The PSA Group has officially announced its entry into the India market through the Citroën brand. The French carmaker is targeting two percent of the Indian passenger vehicle market by 2024. Last week, there was an India Suppliers Summit held, which drew over 500 automotive component vendors and both Tier I and Tier II suppliers. It is learnt that...
James Ruppert: the case for low-mileage retro models
PSA Group boss Carlos Tavares says that he would consider a merger or acquisition with Jaguar Land Rover – as long as it wouldn’t distract the French firm.
Tavares has been open about looking to expand PSA – which currently comprises Citroën, DS, Peugeot and Vauxhall/Opel – through acquisitions or partnerships with other car firms. Tavares led PSA’s...