Hyundai Motor Company Launches Domestic Certified Used Car Business Zainal Abidin, 08/01/2026 Hyundai Motor Company marked a significant remarketing milestone with the launch of its certified used car business in Korea, underlining its commitment to playing an active role in the domestic used car market. Wonha Yoo, Vice President of Hyundai Motors Asia Region, emphasized the company’s dedication to customer satisfaction, stating, “Made by us, Cared by us,” encapsulating their philosophy towards the certified used car business. Unique news, as OEM-initiated second hand networks are not as common as in, eg, Europe or the US.TargetsHyundai Motor Company aims to bridge the gap between new and used car markets, ensuring that used car customers receive the same level of care and attention as new car buyers. This initiative comes after almost 2 years of preparation, including the establishment of dedicated infrastructure for the second-hand network.In light of the increasing demand for used cars in South Korea, Hyundai Motor Company sets an ambitious sales target of 5,000 units for 2023, with plans for further expansion in the coming years.CertifiedThe introduction of ‘Manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned’ vehicles by Hyundai Motor Company sets a new standard in the market, offering consumers reliable used vehicles backed by manufacturer certification. These certified used cars … Continue Reading
The Importance of Having a Career Coach Zainal Abidin, 07/01/2026 2021 Career Predictions And New DevelopmentsFemale-focused career advice platform with relatable discussions on issues like economic variances, career targets, and interviews. Margaret Buj, featured within the Financial Times, lends 15 years of worldwide recruitment experience to those on the lookout for new and better job opportunities. Collection of experienced career professionals sharing expertise across job seeking, tutorial life, working overseas, and other related matters. Addresses distinctive challenges confronted by women in today?s workforce with specialised instruments and plans to guide careers. Provides webinars, on-line programs, worksheets, weekly articles, and Q+A?s with actual ladies. An skilled HR skilled focuses on workplace-related matters surpassing typical human useful resource expectations to be a greater chief.Others really feel no connection or loyalty at all now that they do enterprise from home. Expect firm loyalty to continue to lower as people fear extra about their own future. A direct result might be workers sprucing up their resumes and updating LinkedIn to land a brand new job someplace better. Designed to guard faculty and university college students and staff from sex-based harassment and sexual violence, the regulations will overhaul how establishments respond to reports of sexual misconduct, amongst different modifications. Our values are our … Continue Reading
2024 MG3 Hybrid+ Supermini Goes on Sale With Lots of Gear and 7-Year Warranty Zainal Abidin, 06/01/2026 After last month’s unveiling, the new MG3 Hybrid+ has now gone on sale in the United Kingdom, with the car manufacturer opening the order book and announcing its specifications for the local market. The offering consists of two models, the SE and the Trophy, which carry respective starting prices (OTR) of £18,495 (equal to $23,545) and £20,495 ($26,090).Choosing the base version of the 2024 MG3 Hybrid+ will get buyers halogen projector headlamps with a dusk-sensing sensor, LED DRLs, rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable side mirrors with heating, and 16-inch alloys.It also comes with key remote central locking, front and rear electric windows, a rear window defogger, a 12-volt socket, and a multi-function steering wheel. The air conditioning, fabric upholstery, vanity mirrors, a 7-inch driver display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, sat-nav, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, and others are also standard.In the safety department, the SE version of the car brings active emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, traffic jam assist, intelligent speed limit assist, driver attention alert, forward collision warning, electric parking brake with auto-hold, hill start assist, and the same number of airbags as the superior grade.Photo: MG… Continue Reading
What Car Mechanics Never, Ever Do To Their Own Cars Zainal Abidin, 05/01/2026 Your car can be one of the most expensive and important investments you’ll ever make, but many of us don’t give our vehicles the kind of maintenance attention they need. Mechanics and technicians would know: As the doctors of cars, they see it all.“My job is to give you an overall state of health of your car, so you can make educated decisions on what to do with it, and to alert you to things that you may not know about, and that you won’t necessarily recognize or see,” said Bogi Lateiner, a Phoenix-based master automotive technician and the owner of Girl Gang Garage, a network that provides hands-on training for women in the trades.Too often, technicians say, we are making maintenance decisions ― or failing to do so ― in ways that create potential safety hazards and can lead to costly mistakes. We speak with car repair experts about their own big “won’ts” as lessons for us all:1. I won’t neglect car maintenance.Elena Popova via Getty Images“I equate oil changes to brushing of teeth,” master automotive technician Bogi Lateiner said. “‘Can you get away with just brushing your teeth once a month?’ You’ll survive,… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz Group sales rise to 2,493,000 vehicles in 2023 Zainal Abidin, 04/01/2026 Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 2,043,800 units in 2023 as demand for superior products resulted in a rise of Mercedes-Maybach (+19%), G-Class (+11%) and Mercedes-AMG (+4%) to 328,200 Top-End Vehicles last year. An additional 60,000 V-class and EQV models were sold in 2023. In Q4 sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars reached 514,000 units, despite constrained product availability and included a 17% rise in Top-End Vehicles quarter-on-quarter.Mercedes-Maybach sold 19% more vehicles in 2023, boosted by strong sales of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and S-Class versions in all key regions. In Q4 Mercedes-Maybach launched its all-electric EQS SUV version in the US market, ahead of its broader roll-out to other key regions in 2024. The rise in Mercedes-AMG sales (+4%) in 2023 included a 76% rise in high-performance battery electric vehicles.Sales of the G-Class remained strong and once again increased by 11% in 2023 ahead of the introduction of the electric G this year. The S-Class remains the undisputed leader in its segment, retaining its market share with around 50% in all key regions.Full-year sales in the Core segment reached 1,096,800 units (-2%) in 2023 mainly due to supplier bottlenecks and the model changeover to the new E-Class, which was introduced in China… Continue Reading
Jim Press’ perspective on Toyota’s electrification strategy Zainal Abidin, 03/01/2026 Jim Press’ perspective on Toyota’s electrification strategy | Automotive NewsSkip to main contentNEWSOPINIONDATA CENTERVIDEOSEVENTS & AWARDSJOBSResource Center +MOREAdvertiseLeading Women NetworkPodcastsWebinarsIn the Driver’s SeatPublishing PartnersAPCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamicsAPCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&IAPCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&IAllstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know.Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectivenessAlly All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&IAlly All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profitsAlly All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging timesAlly All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing processAlly All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environmentAlly and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscapeAlly: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The futureAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related eventsAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacksAlly: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact on auto… Continue Reading
2024 Bangkok International Motor Show to reveal 20 new models Zainal Abidin, 02/01/2026 The show theme is “The Mobility of Joyful Experiences”Forty-nine brands across Europe, Japan, India, and Vietnam liven up the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show when it kicks off on March 27, 2024, at Challenger Halls 1 to 3 at the Impact Forum Hall 4 of Impact Muang Thong Thani in Thailand .“The 45th Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 is organized under the theme concept of The Mobility of Joyful Experiences, which means When the road of automotive technology and the road of life converge, the beauty of automobiles and challenging technology will reflect the creativity and innovation that fulfill happiness and joyful experience of every journey. In addition, the 45th BIMS is also ready to support eco-friendly technology and create business opportunities for the nation. “Moreover, we have expanded the exhibition space to IMPACT Forum Hall-4, which literally covers up to 76,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space, compared to the previous 60,000 square meters, by which over 300 million baht is invested for the event,” said Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow, Chief Executive Officer of Grand Prix International PCL.Attend can expect to see over 20 new models, including hyper concept cars such as the Mercedes-Benz Vision ONE-ELEVEN, the… Continue Reading
California, Stellantis strikes vehicle emissions deal Zainal Abidin, 01/01/2026 By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Chrysler parent Stellantis and the state of California reached an agreement on emissions on Tuesday after the company unsuccessfully sought to join a deal that other automakers had struck with the state in 2019.Under the agreement announced by the state and the company, Stellantis will comply with California’s zero-emissions, light-duty vehicle sales requirements through 2030 even if the state cannot enforce its rules.In addition, the company will not oppose California’s authority under the Clean Air Act for its greenhouse gas emissions and zero-emission vehicle standards.Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW struck a voluntary agreement with California in 2019 on reducing vehicle emissions and Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely, joined soon afterward.Stellantis in December challenged the state’s prior refusal to allow it to join the agreement, and said it had been forced to cut some work in Michigan and Ohio at two SUV plants, citing California emissions regulations.Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on Tuesday the agreement “will avoid 10 to 12 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the lifetime of the agreement and will also allow our US customers to fully benefit from our advanced technologies.”The agreement… Continue Reading
A Negative Equity Nightmare Is Rocking The Used Car Market Zainal Abidin, 31/12/2025 Buyers who paid over MSRP during the pandemic are most at risk as falling demand for new cars pushes used prices down https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ February new car sales go by hybrids, higher incentives Zainal Abidin, 30/12/2025 February new car sales go by hybrids, higher incentives | Automotive NewsSkip to main contentNEWSOPINIONDATA CENTERVIDEOSEVENTS & AWARDSJOBSResource Center +MOREAdvertiseLeading Women NetworkPodcastsWebinarsIn the Driver’s SeatPublishing PartnersAPCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamicsAPCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&IAPCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&IAllstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know.Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectivenessAlly All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&IAlly All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profitsAlly All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging timesAlly All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing processAlly All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environmentAlly and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscapeAlly: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The futureAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related eventsAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacksAlly: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact… Continue Reading Previous1…101112…66Next WhatsApp us
February new car sales go by hybrids, higher incentives Zainal Abidin, 30/12/2025 February new car sales go by hybrids, higher incentives | Automotive NewsSkip to main contentNEWSOPINIONDATA CENTERVIDEOSEVENTS & AWARDSJOBSResource Center +MOREAdvertiseLeading Women NetworkPodcastsWebinarsIn the Driver’s SeatPublishing PartnersAPCO HOLDINGS: Strategies for handling new F&I dynamicsAPCO Holdings: Connected cars create new challenges and opportunities in F&IAPCO Holdings: The Wild Ride into the Future of F&IAllstate: Compliance standards are changing. Here’s what you need to know.Allstate: The ABCs of maximum F&I effectivenessAlly All Ears Podcast Episodes | The next evolution in virtual F&IAlly All Ears Podcast | How F&I is driving dealership profitsAlly All Ears Podcast | building customer loyalty during challenging timesAlly All Ears Podcast | reducing friction in the purchasing processAlly All Ears podcast: Tips for maintaining sales and F&I momentum in a higher-interest rate environmentAlly and APCO: Adjusting to the changing F&I landscapeAlly: All Ears Podcast : EVs & the service department of The futureAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealership and inventory against weather-related eventsAlly: All Ears Podcast Protecting your dealerships against cyber-attacksAlly: All Ears Podcast | AI and its impact… Continue Reading