Thursday 30 January 2020

Frankfurt loses out as 3 cities make shortlist for 2021 auto show

Germany's VDA industry association is switching the venue of its show from Frankfurt to either Berlin, Hamburg or Munich as it attempts to boost flagging interest from automakers and the public.



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Wednesday 29 January 2020

CarMax buying $50M minority stake in Edmunds

The used-vehicle retail giant said the deal is in line with its omnichannel retail strategy aimed at meeting and interacting with consumers wherever and however they're shopping, across multiple channels, online and in store.

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Kia's Super Bowl ad shows NFL star talking about growing up homeless

In the ad, Jacobs is shown driving around Tulsa in a Kia Seltos. The 60-second ad was released Wednesday and will run in the game’s third quarter.



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Monday 27 January 2020

Hyundai Super Bowl ad highlights 'Smaht Pahk'

Chris Evans of Marvel Comics movie fame and former "Saturday Night Live" regular Rachel Dratch watch as John Krasinski from "The Office" prepares to fit his new Sonata into a particularly tight parking spot.



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EV ads should be emotional

Research shows emotional TV ads sell cars more than practical appeals, and the EV industry should take note.



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Spike Lee: It's gotta be da Slade!

When it came to picking a spokesman for the new Escalade, chose the acclaimed director whose films include Malcolm X, 4 Little Girls and Do the Right Thing.

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As auto shows struggle, give some offbeat ideas a shot

With automakers finding less benefit from spectacular new-model reveals at traditional shows, the trend is toward giving the public a fun way to spend a day.



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Do I hear $3 million for Corvette Stingray 0001?

The CEO of private auto-retail giant Hendrick Automotive Group this month secured another rare gem for his collection of classic and performance vehicles: the very first 2020 Corvette Stingray.



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Sunday 26 January 2020

Genesis GV80 Super Bowl ad is launch of new brand identity

Armed with its new crossover, Genesis is leveraging the Super Bowl, celebrity couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, a new logo and the Young Luxury slogan to raise its American profile.



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Friday 24 January 2020

Genesis to make first Super Bowl splash with John Legend, Chrissy Teigen

The power couple were chosen as the brand's "spokespeople" to throw a going away party for "old luxury" and introduce Genesis' "young luxury" marketing campaign with two teasers for the brand's first Super Bowl ad.



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Thursday 23 January 2020

Kia shines light on homelessness with Super Bowl ad

For every yard gained during the game, the automaker will give $1,000 to three charities helping the homeless: Covenant House, Positive Tomorrows and StandUp For Kids.

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Tuesday 21 January 2020

Volvo to give away $1 million in cars if a safety is scored in the Super Bowl

The promotion ties in to the automaker's history of safety innovations.



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Monday 20 January 2020

A Rogue might be more appropriate

Volkswagen sees a marketing opportunity in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as they prepare to step back from the British monarchy.



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The shirt is as bulletproof as the windows

Tesla has memorialized one of the most memorably ad-libbed vehicle unveilings in automotive history with the "Cybertruck Bulletproof Tee."



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Saturday 18 January 2020

Snapchat ads get young buyers' attention

In one example, a California dealership spent just $700 on Snapchat filters during a local surfing contest that drew 200,000 views.



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Tuesday 14 January 2020

2020 Detroit auto show adds European supercar festival called Motor Bella

Motor Bella will feature Italian and British supercars, provided by global auto companies, local dealers and car clubs.



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Malware disrupts services for marketing company AutoWeb

The company, formerly known as Autobytel, said in a filing that it hired third-party consultants and forensic experts to assist in restoring systems and investigating the incident.



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Monday 13 January 2020

Millennials could end up being a boon to the U.S. auto market

By 2025, there will likely be a record 245 million licensed drivers in the U.S. That could result in an extra 3 million vehicle sales a year.



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Hyundai teases Boston-centric Super Bowl ad

The spot for the 2020 Sonata will feature actors Rachel Dratch, Chris Evans and John Krasinski, plus Red Sox legend David Ortiz.



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Corvette, Gladiator, Telluride win North American car, truck, utility awards

The Chevrolet Corvette won the 2020 North American Car of the Year award, while the Jeep Gladiator took truck honors and the Kia Telluride was named top utility vehicle of the year.



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Chevrolet Corvette, Jeep Gladiator, Kia Telluride win North American car, truck, utility awards

The Chevrolet Corvette won the 2020 North American Car of the Year award, while the Jeep Gladiator took truck honors and the Kia Telluride was named top utility vehicle of the year.



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Seattle sees business opportunities in better commutes

In the Pacific Northwest, cities and agencies are working for a better commuter system. Local leaders think that might attract more business.



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Marketing means explaining F&I products to consumers

Educating consumers before they arrive at the dealership about why they need such products is critical, pros say.



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Equity mining provides a boost in sales for Ind. store

Andy Mohr Avon Nissan uses license plate scans to research who might be in its market.



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Saturday 11 January 2020

GM shifting dollars to connected TV ads

Connected TV — which refers to platforms such as Hulu and Roku — is expected to lure more than $10 billion in advertising by 2021, according to an eMarketer forecast.



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Friday 10 January 2020

Audi joins German rivals in dropping out of N.Y. show

An Audi spokeswoman said the brand would "continue to evaluate auto shows on a case-by-case basis moving forward to determine if they are the best platform for U.S. and world premieres of our upcoming models."



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Monday 6 January 2020

DealerOn gets private equity investor

DealerOn said the deal with NexPhase Capital will enable more innovation and allow the company to double the size of its development teams.



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In Ohio, Jeep enthusiasts go down the museum road

A nonprofit group in Toledo plans to open an interactive museum dedicated to Jeep, a brand that's been closely tied to the city for nearly 80 years.



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Thursday 2 January 2020

VW bids farewell to the Beetle with New Year?s ad campaign

The ad campaign amounts to a sizable investment for a car that won’t be sold again. The Beetle emerged as a countercultural force in the U.S., beloved by hippies, but VW killed the model this year and the last unit rolled out of VW's Mexico plant in July.



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