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Facebook Marketplace bans used car dealers from posting ads

The new set of restrictions though, has led to mixed reactions among used car dealers. According to media reports, from January 2023, Facebook Marketplace has stopped allowing authorized used car dealers from publishing their listings on the platform via the FB Business Page. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has released an official statement that states they are just “changing how inventory is displayed in the future”. Many industry specialists believe this is an attempt to push used car dealers towards the company’s paid advertising platform. The new set of restrictions though, has led to mixed reactions among used car…

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Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility

Introduction Bill Pittman is the Stamping Feasibility Manager for the North American center of an international OEM. The job title can have varying interpretations in different corporate environments, and the tasks and objectives can change depending on the phase of the program and its application. With numerous years of experience at various automotive manufacturers, Bill possesses a solid foundation of practical knowledge. However, he believes that utilizing new tools is the key to further improvement and accuracy in his work. This article provides an insight into his daily responsibilities and his philosophy on his work and how global organizations can…

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What Car Made You Do a Double Take at a Used Car Lot?

Photo: ChevroletI love driving past used car lots. It’s basically a spectator sport for me, which is thrilling and exciting, and full of hope but, also, disappointment. Every now and then, I’ll run into something unexpected, like a Chevy SS or Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ. When that happens, I usually spend the next few miles nursing my sore neck and shoulders due to the force of the whiplash. So, I want to know what car has made you do a double take as you drove past a used car lots?Outdated Air Traffic Technology Is Plaguing Your TravelIt…

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Facebook Marketplace Bans Dealers From Posting Used Cars For Sale

Facebook Marketplace is that magic place where everyone can offer their used vehicle and reach hundreds and thousands of potential buyers. If you are an authorized dealer, however, as of January this year, you are no longer able to publish listings on the platform via the Facebook business page. Industry specialists believe this is an attempt from Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to push car dealers toward paid advertising. In an official press statement, the social media company said it is “simply changing how inventory may be displayed in the future” and that “for auto businesses, we continue to invest in…

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Used car brands with the biggest price increases in 2023

The last few years have been tumultuous for used cars, to say the least. Prices and supply are all over the map, leaving many to wonder if things will ever calm down. Unfortunately, prices likely won’t return to normal for another few years, but most brands have seen average prices drop over the last year. CarGurus’ used car price trends show that most vehicles have fallen, but some have continued to rise. The list of used cars with the most significant price increases includes some familiar names we no longer see in the new market. Ten brands with the largest…

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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: A Smart and Systematic Approach for Tube Forming Engineering, 24 May, 2023

Systematic Process Improvement for Tube Hydroforming Tubing contributes to lower costs, advanced safety and lightweighting of automotive components such as chassis parts, shock absorbers, suspension arms, seats and instrument panel beams. Tube hydroforming is the process of manufacturing such critical components and the success of the tube hydroforming process depends on the best combination of material properties, process parameters, process sequence and die geometry. In this webinar we will focus on a smart systematic process improvement approach to find the optimum hydroforming solution for a high strength steel tube component efficiently in a shorter time. This can result in significant…

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10 Used Cars That Will Last 500,000 Miles

500,000 miles. That is not easy even for reliable brands considering there are various variables to that. A new car will be more reliable off the line and more trouble-free, unlike a used car which could’ve already been done many km in conditions we don’t know. So, if a used car can easily surpass the 500,000-mile mark without requiring any major overhaul, we can safely say that it is one car that offers stellar reliability.But what if you’re looking for something like that – a used car that can easily go 500,000 miles without breaking into a sweat? Well,…

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Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down.

Why Are Prices So High? The Used-Car Factory Was Shut Down. – Cox Automotive Inc. icon-branding Events Icon Created with Sketch. Inventory Icon Created with Sketch. icon-mail-hovericon-mail Marketing Icons Created with Sketch. icon-operationsicon-phone-hovericon-phone Product Training Icon Created with Sketch. Sales Icon Created with Sketch. Service Icons Created with Sketch. icon-social-fb-hovericon-social-fbicon-social-google-hovericon-social-googleicon-social-linkedin-hovericon-social-linkedin icon-social-twitter Created with Sketch. icon-social-twitter-hovericon-social-twittericon-social-youtube-hovericon-social-youtube…

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Why the Used Car Market Is So Bad, and Won’t Get Better Soon

America’s car market operates in a giant cycle. No one planned it. But an interruption in one part of the cycle affects all the other parts. Waves that rock the new car market ripple through the used car market years later. Americans have spent most of the past two years dealing with record-high new car prices. The average price paid for a new car recently fell below the sticker price for the first time in nearly two years. Even that good news can be misleading because sticker prices themselves are near all-time highs. why? Because, says Brian Finkelmeyer, “the used…

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RA-Metal DP600 Internal Reinforcement Case Study Brazil Tooling

RA-METAL FERRAMENTARIA is already conquering space in the Brazilian stamping scene by attracting and retaining new customers. The company is situated in Limeira, about 150 km from the state capital São Paulo. They have strategically prioritized development in the engineering sector to meet customers’ tooling demands for stamped parts. Backed by a complete engineering structure focused on stamping simulation, the company also benefits from comprehensive building resources, with 1500 square meters of floor space, including eight machining centers, grinding machines, wire erosion, three tryout presses, as well as a metrology laboratory equipped with a 3D arm and a CMM (Coordinate…