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The #FordF150 is a huge deal. So huge that it'd be bigger than McDonald's if it were its own brand, according to #AutomotiveNews. It'd be bigger than 3M, too-you know, the multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, U.S. health care and consumer goods. For #2018, the average transaction price, according to #KelleyBlueBook, for an #F150 was $47,174. Also in 2018, Ford moved more than 909,000 versions of the pickup. That's almost $43 billion in truck revenue alone. From 2016-2018, #Ford averaged about 900,000 F-150's sold per year. If you divide that by 365, it sells 2,486 F-150 trucks per day, every day. That equates to 103 F-150 pickups every hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ford has sold 1.7 trucks per minute, every minute of the day, for the last three years. That's why the 14th-generation F-150 pickup is kind of a big deal. Plus its two main rivals were both new in 2019. Let's consider those competitors: #Ram averaged 557,000 trucks per year over the last three years, and the #ChevySilverado was a bit higher at 582,000 per year. Those break down to 1.06 trucks per minute and 1.1 trucks per minute, respectively. A little quick math will show that America buys roughly four #Detroit #BigThree trucks per minute! Do you have an F-150 you want to sell for cash? If so, visit #SellUsYourCar today at SUYC.net for an instant quote!

Stair-steps have long been derided by dealers who say they're often counterproductive. Others say the strategy can work if implemented appropriately. In a bid to more quickly move outgoing F-150 pickups amid declining sales, Ford Motor Co. has revived a controversial practice that critics say can erode trust and sow confusion among customers: stair-step incentives.

A special offer is now available to Business Customers on the VW ID. Buzz Cargo, presenting an ideal opportunity to expand your fleet with a few new, fully electric vans. Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo 210kW Commerce 79kWh Auto  Achieves up to 276 miles on a single charge (WLTP) Charges from 5-80% at a fast charger (185 kW) in 30XX minutes Deal Summary (Business Contract Hire) - Contract Length – 24 months - Annual Mileage – 10,000 -Initial Rental £2109.96 (plus VAT) - Monthly Rental £234.44 (plus VAT) Find out more or order your new vans- https://lnkd.in/dTUDEPD8      #Business #Company #Vans #VW #Fleet #FleetVehicles #EVs We are Fleet Electric Leasing Limited, trading as Lease Electric, a company registered in England (no 12885666) whose registered office and trading address is Unit Q1 Quadrant Distribution Centre, Quadrant Way, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 2RN. We’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Appointed Representative (firm reference number 938882) to Jurni Limited who is our Principal Firm (firm reference number 631448) for credit broking activities. We’re registered with the Information Commissioners Office for the processing of data and our Data Protection registration number is ZA789539. We are an independent vehicle finance broker and we operate with a panel of carefully selected funders. We will receive commission and/or other benefits from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them. Finance is subject to status. Images of vehicles, (model and derivative), accessories and/or paint and interior colours are for illustration purposes only and may not be exact. Please check this independently to satisfy yourself before placing an order. Calls are recorded for training and monitoring purposes. Errors and Omissions Excepted. We are a credit broker. We are not a funder or lender.

Choose your next used car from Hartwell, and we’ll pay £500 more for your part exchange^. You can trade in your car against a selection of over 800 competitively priced used vehicles, and take advantage of 7.9% APR* representative, exclusively at your local Hartwell dealership. And we’re so confident that our prices can’t be beaten, that if you find the same car for less within 7 days of purchase, we’ll refund the difference°. All Hartwell used cars are prepared to the highest standards, so take a look at a selection of our stock below and find the car you want, at the price you want today. Pay less with Hartwell. Driving value since 1919. *Finance subject to status. T&Cs apply. You will not own the vehicle until all repayments are made. Finance provided by Santander Consumer Finance, RH1 1SR. ^Terms and conditions apply. Hartwell will offer up to £500 against new Ford retail vehicles registered by the end of August. Applicable to vehicles up to 8 years old with less than 80,000 miles. Valuation figure compared to We Buy Any Car physical evaluation. Vehicle must include two keys and be in a resalable condition. °Terms and conditions apply. For more details see https://lnkd.in/e4m5j2Wv Hartwell Automotive Group

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■ The UK dealer group Listers has experienced a decrease in profits due to lower margins on new cars! Listers became the latest UK dealer group to deliver what is now a familiar pattern for financial results in 2023 with profits down and turnover up. By John Kirwan The company made a pre-tax profit down 54.6% to £18.4m on turnover up 1.8% to £1.3bn in the year to 31 March, 2024. The group’s overall gross profit margin decreased to 14.1% from 15.1% last time due to a cut in vehicles sales margins as a result to increased new vehicle supply from carmakers. During the year ,the group acquired two Toyota and a Lexus dealership in Bristol from Motorline. “During the year, the group made a profit before taxation of £18.4m with the group’s BMW/Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen divisions making the most significant contributions to group profit. “The year has seen an increase of 17% in the number of vehicles sold, including agency sales with new vehicle sales increasing by 25.3% and used vehicle sales increasing by 4.9%,” it said in accounts filed at Companies House. “Along with an increase in aftersales turnover of 9.8% and a decrease in the average sale price of used vehicles, this results in an increase in overall group turnover to £1.314.1 million.” The company paid out a £8m dividend for the year compared to £10m the prior year. In a post balance sheet note it said a dividend of £30m had been proposed and paid after the year end. #Toyota #Lexus #BMW #Mini #Mercedes #Porsche #Volkswagen #Listers #dealership #dealergroup #Automotive

Two important quotes for those who point to the slowdown of vehicle sales as a consumer rejection of EVs: 1) "The bonus payouts apply to certain 2023 models and include gasoline, hybrid and Lightning variants." (In other words, sales are down across ICE, PHEV and EVs...or are they?) 2)F-Series sales fell 10 percent in the first-quarter to 152,943. The automaker does not reveal how many of those were F-150s, though it said sales of the F-150 Lightning jumped 80 percent to 7,743. (So Lightning sales increased?!? Hmmmm...) https://lnkd.in/gWeNzJjE #electricvehicle

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The number of motor vehicle and parts dealer establishments continued an upward trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2023 in a sign of strong consumer demand for auto finance. #autofinance #autoindustry https://hubs.la/Q02G2HJc0

Demand for certified pre-owned vehicles is outpacing supply, prompting manufacturers to expand vehicle eligibility and eye leasing opportunities. #autofinance #autoindustry #cpo #usedvehiclesales https://hubs.la/Q02NTdSp0