For new-age car buyers, connected features become a driving factor

For new-age car buyers, connected features become a driving factor

Connected cars are increasingly gaining popularity among new-age buyers, who are demanding continuous connectivity while travelling and enhanced safety features in their wheels of choice. The share of connected cars in passenger vehicles sold in the Indian market doubled to 28.73% in the first nine months of 2024 from 14.47% in 2021, show data available … Read more

Trying to buy a car? Your dealership might be recovering from a cyberattack

Trying to buy a car? Your dealership might be recovering from a cyberattack

Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in Canada and the U.S., was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks Wednesday. That led to … Read more

discounts: As buyers diss cars, auto companies count on offers

discounts: As buyers diss cars, auto companies count on offers

Carmakers and dealers are offering incentives by way of discounts, exchange bonuses, assured gifts to the tune of 5-11% – the highest in five years – in a bid to tempt buyers amid mounting inventory as sales slow, following a record FY24. The offers aren’t just on older models launched two to three years ago … Read more

car discounts and offers: Car buyers may finally get relief from rising prices and long delays soon. Get ready for era of discounts & offers. Here’s why

car discounts and offers: Car buyers may finally get relief from rising prices and long delays soon. Get ready for era of discounts & offers. Here’s why

After enduring delays in car deliveries due to production shortages and rapid growth during the Covid period, customers are now poised to benefit from a resurgence in the automotive market. The new financial year is expected to bring forth attractive discounts and offers, marking a shift from the era of frequent price hikes. Industry experts … Read more