Octane Enters the Auto Market with Captive-as-a-Service Solution for Dealership Groups

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content.-- Octane's Captive-as-a-Service is a turnkey solution that offers automotive dealer groups the be ...
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XPENG Lands In New Zealand With Electric Car Swagger

XPENG has finally rolled into New Zealand, and it did so with the kind of theatrical entrance usually reserved for rock stars and politicians. Two official dealerships opened in January 2026, ...

I used AI to buy a car—here’s where it works and where it doesn’t

What worked during research, where it broke down in negotiation, and how to use AI smarter if you’re car shopping ...
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Jason Allbutt quits as Smart CEO to become new UK sales director at Mercedes

Mercedes has confirmed the return of a familiar face after former manager Jason Allbutt was named as the brand's new UK sales director. Allbutt began his ...

US retirees shouldn’t always pay cash for their next car. Here’s why and what to do instead (this simple hack can save you thousands)

Unfortunately, the auto market has evolved to a point where this strategy could actually backfire and cost you thousands more ...

15 Useless Upgrades Car Dealerships Try to Push on You

Buying a car soon? Avoid high-pressure dealership tactics and save money by skipping these 15 useless add-ons dealers often push on unprepared buyers.