Dealer Auction reveals best end-of-summer profit-makers for dealers

Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review revealed a steady performance for AFVs in August. The Volvo XC40 hybrid sold in 27 days on average – making it the quickest mover that’s appeared in the profit top 10 this year and attracting an average margin of £3,245, securing third in the chart for profit. Dealer Auction’s marketplace director,… Continue reading Dealer Auction reveals best end-of-summer profit-makers for dealers

Leslie Doggett Auto Group Acquires Russell & Smith Ford, Honda Dealerships, and Major Ford Parts Distribution Business

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Leslie Doggett Auto Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Russell & Smith Ford, Honda, and Collision Center operations, as well as one of the nation’s top five wholesale Ford and Honda parts distribution businesses. Located just one mile south of Houston’s world-renowned Texas Medical Center at the… Continue reading Leslie Doggett Auto Group Acquires Russell & Smith Ford, Honda Dealerships, and Major Ford Parts Distribution Business

@Toyota: Upgraded GR Corolla Set for Japan Launch

Sep. 18, 2025 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled a partially upgraded GR Corolla today and announced that orders are now being accepted at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan, with sales to commence on November 3. GR Corolla Improvements Leveraging lessons learned from competing in Japan’s Super Taikyu Series, the car’s fundamental performance has been enhanced… Continue reading @Toyota: Upgraded GR Corolla Set for Japan Launch

@Toyota: What You Should Know About Toyota’s H2HQ

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@Toyota: Upgraded GR Corolla Set for Japan Launch

Sep. 18, 2025 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled a partially upgraded GR Corolla today and announced that orders are now being accepted at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan, with sales to commence on November 3. GR Corolla Improvements Leveraging lessons learned from competing in Japan’s Super Taikyu Series, the car’s fundamental performance has been enhanced… Continue reading @Toyota: Upgraded GR Corolla Set for Japan Launch

WeaveGrid Announces Strategic Investment from LG Technology Ventures

The venture capital arm of LG Group invests in WeaveGrid, strengthening WeaveGrid’s position as the comprehensive platform for automotive and energy sector collaboration. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WeaveGrid, a software company that enables rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the electric grid, today announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the… Continue reading WeaveGrid Announces Strategic Investment from LG Technology Ventures

River Launches 8-Year Extended Warranty for Indie Electric Scooter Battery and Motor

River, the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced an 8-year / 80,000-kilometer extended warranty for the battery and motor of its flagship electric scooter, the River Indie. The program will be available from 1 October 2025 to all new bookings and existing customers, aiming to enhance long-term reliability and ownership confidence. Customers who purchased the… Continue reading River Launches 8-Year Extended Warranty for Indie Electric Scooter Battery and Motor

GAC Showcases the “GAC Solution” at IAA MOBILITY Munich, Driving Forward its “European Market Plan”

MUNICH, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 8, 2025, IAA MOBILITY 2025 officially opened in Munich, Germany. GAC made a stunning debut with five flagship new energy models, unveiling its “GAC Solution” for the future of mobility, sharing the progress of its “European Market Plan,” and announcing the European launch of the AION V.  Continue Reading… Continue reading GAC Showcases the “GAC Solution” at IAA MOBILITY Munich, Driving Forward its “European Market Plan”

Toyota’s new app rewards EV and PHEV drivers for charging, since it doesn’t happen enough

Toyota introduced a new “science-backed” app that rewards EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers for charging their vehicles. Why? Because, according to Toyota’s own research, PHEV drivers don’t plug in often enough. Toyota develops an app to reward EV drivers for charging Hybrid vehicles and Toyota are nearly synonymous at this point. Toyota launched the… Continue reading Toyota’s new app rewards EV and PHEV drivers for charging, since it doesn’t happen enough

Another major automaker is turning to China for help

Nissan becomes the latest global automaker to rely on China for help as it looks to turn things around. The Japanese automaker is facing an uphill battle as it plans to cut about 20,000 jobs while closing several plants as part of its recovery plan. Nissan is the latest automaker to turn to China for… Continue reading Another major automaker is turning to China for help