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Motor 1
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Car Saleswoman Says Not to Bring More Than 1 Person with You to the Dealership. Here's Why
Car saleswoman Ash (@ashxauto) went viral for boldly telling people not to bring the whole family along when car shopping. Her post has generated over 20,300 views as of this writing. Why Doesn't She Want You to Bring More Than 1 Person? 'I'm gonna hold your hand when I say this: Your family is literally ruining your car shopping experience,' Ash begins. She doubles down on the take with her caption, 'Family doesn't always know best.' She says rather than advising you on what's best for you, family members will often advise you based on what they'd do. 'What families don't understand is that car buying advice is not linear. What works for one will not work for another,' Ash says. She then provides viewpoints from different family members that can alter the buying process. 'Your dad would never lease a car because it's throwing away money. Meanwhile, leasing may be the best option to fit you the best,' she says. 'Your uncle is telling you to buy a car for $5,000 cash because he does it every three years and he's just fine. Your mom is telling you to get a Toyota at a Honda dealership because it's cheaper, but she doesn't know that you can buy a certified pre-owned one that comes with seven years, 100,000 miles on a powertrain warranty,' she shares. The car saleswoman says she is by no means trying to get buyers to stop listening to their families. Rather, she wants them to be educated and empowered enough to make their own decision. 'Do your own research. Figure out what works for you, and stop relying on people that don't pay your bills or make your money to make decisions that affect your future,' she concludes. Who Should You Bring Car Shopping? Car salespeople earn a commission on their sales, MotorTrend reports. This can lead to salespeople being very pushy and employing different tactics to get someone to buy a car. So it's not a bad idea to bring an extra person to go car shopping, NerdWallet shares. Edmunds states having another person at the dealership can help the process. However, the person needs to be chosen wisely and understand the car buyer's goals. An extra person is useful during the test drives, negotiating, and signing the contracts. Having the right person with you at the dealership can help you fight off pushy salespeople, notice inconsistencies in deals, and even leverage your position in negotiations. The person's gender is irrelevant as long as they can stay on objective and have an eye for details. They may specialize in cars or negotiations, or simply be unafraid to ask questions. Prior to visiting the dealership, it's important to define the roles each person plays in the process. Here are five questions you can ask your friend or relative to see if they are the right person for the task, according to NerdWallet : Do you know the automotive market? Do you know the best way to finance a car? How are your negotiating skills? When was the last time you were in a car dealership? Do you know how to say no in the finance and insurance office? What Did Viewers Have to Say? Not everyone was fully convinced of Ash's tip. 'Always keep in mind y'all - the dealership only has their best interests in mind, not yours. Of course they don't want you to bring anyone that has experience,' one TikTok commenter shared. "'Don't bring people who won't let you impulse buy'," another replied. Others shared the ways family members may not be very helpful in the car-buying process. "My cousin said to not buy warranties. As if they're the ones who are going to pay for their future shop bills,' one commenter shared. 'They are just going to talk about the low interest rate they got 10 years ago,' another commenter said. One salesperson said, 'I had a kid's dad ruin getting his dream car because he doesn't trust dealerships. The kid reached out a few months later after buying a messed up car off Facebook marketplace. By then the car was already sold.' Motor1 has contacted Ash via TikTok direct message. This story will be updated if she replies. Now Trending 'I Usually Buy a 6-Pack For Just $26:' Mechanic Says Always Use a Fuel Cleaner with PEA. Here's What You Need to Know 'What Should I Do?' Chevrolet Salesman Says His Client Owes $23,000 on a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. How? Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Irish Times
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Times
EVs market share on verge of overtaking diesel cars
The market share of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid cars have continued to grow against combustion variants, making up nearly one third of all new cars in the first half of the year, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows. While the total number of new private cars licensed in the period rose 50 per cent overall from 5,259 in June 2025, against 3,499 in the same period in 2024, the biggest relative growth was seen in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles licensed. The plug-in hybrid category saw a rise of 110 per cent in June, from 290 the year prior to 609 this year. This rise helped to grow its market share from 9 per cent to 15 per cent in the first half of the year. EVs also saw their market share grow. CSO transport statistician Damien Lenihan, said the figures show a '38 per cent increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in June 2025 (1,225) when compared with the same month in 2024 (886).' READ MORE The rise in EV car sales in the past month helped to grow its market share in the first half of the year to 17 per cent, from 14 per cent in the first six months of 2024. The combined share of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles grew, in the period, to 32 per cent of car sales. The share of new private petrol car licenses issued dropped from 33 per cent during the period of 2024, to 27 per cent, with diesel cars falling from 23 per cent of licenses to 17 per cent. This is the same percentage share of the market as EVs among new vehicles, though remained 337 licenses ahead in the underlying numbers. Volkswagen was the most popular new car brand in the country in June, accounting for 16 per cent of all car sales, followed by Skoda at 13 per cent, Hyundai at 10 per cent, Tesla and Toyota. Collectively, the five most popular brands made up more than half, 54 per cent, of all new private cars in June. Of new electric vehicles, Tesla offerings were the two of the three most popular models, the Model 3 made up 21 per cent of newly licensed vehicles, with the Model Y accounting for 15 per cent, followed by the Hyundai Inster (9 per cent). The total number of car licenses issues in June, which includes imported used cars, grew 16 per cent year on year in June, from 13,523 to 15,750. All new car registrations in the month, including private and goods vehicles, made up just over half of this number despite the strong used vehicle market.
Entrepreneur
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
India's Car Sales to Grow 3.5% Annually Till 2030: Moody's
You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. India is set to remain a critical pillar of global automakers' strategies over the next decade, powered by a youthful workforce and growing income levels, according to a report released Tuesday by Moody's. The global credit agency underscored that while India's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is underway, the shift will be gradual due to infrastructure shortcomings and supply chain constraints. "India's car sales are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.5 per cent—the highest in Asia—reaching around 5.1 million units by 2030," the report stated. A key factor driving this growth is India's relatively low vehicle penetration: just 44 cars per 1,000 people. Despite that, India already ranks as the third-largest auto market in the world by unit sales. The competitive landscape in India remains intense. While homegrown manufacturers account for about a quarter of total car sales, more than 70 per cent of the market is dominated by Japanese, Korean, and Chinese automakers, many operating through joint ventures or subsidiaries. These players benefit from their extensive global product portfolios and established manufacturing capabilities. Trade dynamics are also shifting. Moody's noted that India's ongoing trade talks and its recent agreement with the UK signal mounting pressure to liberalize a market long shielded by steep import tariffs. This could open new opportunities, and challenges, for both domestic and international players. On the electrification front, progress is steady but far from rapid. Tata Motors and Hyundai are prioritizing battery electric vehicles, while Honda plans to ease in with plug-in hybrids. Automakers are expected to invest over $10 billion through 2030 to secure a competitive edge in the EV sector. However, these capital commitments are likely to strain their cash flows. "The pace of battery electric vehicle adoption hinges on the development of a robust ecosystem, including nationwide charging infrastructure and reliable domestic battery supply chains," Moody's emphasized. Even as global carmakers accelerate EV rollouts in China, Europe, and the US to meet emission targets, India's conventional vehicle market remains indispensable. Besides serving local demand, the country also functions as a vital export hub, reinforcing its strategic role in global automotive operations. While EVs may struggle to reach profitability in many regions, Moody's concluded that India's demographic advantage and growing consumption will continue to fuel long-term demand for traditional vehicles.
Business Wire
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
carsales Drives Operational Transformation and AI-Powered Customer Service in Australia with Thoughtworks
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, has collaborated with carsales, Australia's #1 digital auto marketplace, to support a successful operational transformation. Leveraging Thoughtworks' advanced engineering practices, carsales streamlined its internal development processes and accelerated the launch of its new AI-powered features and capabilities to enhance the automotive customer experience and maintain its competitive edge. Founded in 1997, carsales revolutionized the automotive industry by digitizing print classifieds. Recognizing the need to adapt and innovate in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, carsales embarked on a journey to optimize its engineering organization. "To sustain our competitive advantage and continue delivering exceptional customer experiences, addressing some challenges within our engineering processes was important," said Matt Earle, EGM of Consumer at carsales. "Thoughtworks' Engineering Excellence offering provided the structured approach and AI-powered software engineering capabilities that helped us to unlock our full potential." In collaboration with Thoughtworks, carsales implemented key initiatives: Optimizing high-performing teams: By adopting a customer experience strategy for new products and feature releases, the roles and responsibilities of the team focused on private buyers' purchasing experiences were redefined. More specifically, leveraging story mapping for the planned feature releases alongside identifying streamlined deployment processes and cost reduction priorities, resulted in improved decision-making, execution speed and delivery efficiency. Reducing the time to value: Through an iterative approach with Test-Driven Development, Thoughtworks helped increase delivery predictability of new capabilities faster. As a disruptive, digital native company, this enables carsales' developers to roll out new features to customers ahead of the competition. By enhancing the test pyramid with system and contract tests, and automating quality checks, carsales achieved higher code quality, improved developer confidence and faster delivery speeds. The impact of these improvements were evident in the successful launch of carsales' Model Finder - an AI-powered vehicle recommendation tool that tailors car suggestions based on buyers' lifestyle needs and preferences, whether for family driving, commuting, trade work, or other purposes. This project showcased the benefits of the new engineering practices, including more efficient resource utilization, risk reduction, faster time-to-market and higher ROI. 'carsales' commitment to keeping up with the latest innovations in engineering excellence and AI is driven by its mission to make buying and selling a great experience for customers,' said Karin Verloop, Managing Director for Tech and Business Services, Thoughtworks Asia Pacific. 'The successful launch of the AI-powered Model Finder is a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. We're proud to have played a role in their operational transformation and look forward to their continued advancement in the digital auto marketplace sector.' Thoughtworks' Engineering Excellence is a field-tested and data-driven methodology that combines platform technologies, engineering practices and developer experience approaches under an overarching measurement and governance model. By addressing key focus areas such as platform engineering, developer productivity, testing strategies and knowledge management, the service offering enables organizations to identify and eliminate waste, reduce friction and accelerate value delivery. Supporting resources: About carsales carsales, Australia's #1 digital auto marketplace has been transforming the way Australians buy and sell vehicles for over a quarter of a century. Driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to make buying and selling a great experience, carsales prioritises innovation and effective solutions to connect users seamlessly. carsales is part of CAR Group Limited – an ASX50 business and global leader in digital marketplaces. The carsales network of sites extends beyond cars, encompassing bikes, boats, caravans, trucks, farm and construction equipment, and more. carsales has Australians covered, no matter how they move through life. About Thoughtworks Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation. We are over 10,000 people strong across 48 offices in 19 countries. For 30+ years, we've delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator.
