Category: Global

Volkswagen says tough market to weigh on car sales growth in 2024

By Miranda Murray and Nick Carey BERLIN (Reuters) -Volkswagen expects a 3% rise in its car sales this year, down sharply from 2023 amid a gloomy economic outlook and growing competition. Presenting the

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Falling used car values hit profits at Volkswagen Financial Services

Volkswagen Group’s financial results reveal its Financial Services Division’s operating profit fell a third below the previous year’s profit due to the normalisation of used car prices. Although the division contributed €3.8 billion

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Electric cars given extended transit lane access in New South Wales

Motorists travelling through New South Wales in an electric vehicle (EV) can continue to use the state’s transit lanes until mid-2025 while driving solo, after an extension was quietly granted late last year.

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Pair of muscle cars stolen out of Dodge dealership showroom

LENAWEE COUNTY, MI – Two high-value muscle cars were stolen early Monday morning from the showroom of a car dealership near Adrian. Police were called at 3:53 a.m. March 11 to the CR

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SoftBank-Backed Used-Car Startup Carro Drives Into Hong Kong With Acquisition

Aaron Tan, cofounder and CEO of Carro. Carro Carro, a Singapore-based online used-car marketplace, has expanded into Hong Kong with the acquisition of a local smaller peer to bet on the city’s growing

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China technology giant Xiaomi starts electric car sales – BBC.com

Getty Images By Peter Hoskins Business reporter Chinese technology giant Xiaomi says it will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) this month – its first ever foray into the competitive automotive

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BYD’s new lower-cost EV platform will crush gas-powered car sales

BYD is leading an offensive against ICE vehicles. A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Best

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Group 1 Automotive acquires South Carolina dealerships By Investing.com

© Reuters. HOUSTON – Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:), a Fortune 300 company and a major player in the automotive retail sector, has expanded its market presence with the acquisition of Modern

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Used EVs depreciate 10x faster than gas-powered cars

Used electric vehicles are depreciating 10 times faster than their gas-powered counterparts, according to a new study from iSeeCars.com. The average price of a used electric vehicle plummeted 31.8% over the last 12

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Dealerships explore new strategies to win over younger car buyers

Imagine a family-owned dealership deeply rooted in tradition but now facing a pressing dilemma: attracting the elusive younger generation. As digital platforms and social media redefine consumer habits, traditional dealerships grapple with the

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