Women in Automotive Technology (WAT)’s Post

If we were to give a physical example of a car developed with the “less is better” philosophy, we can only point to one direction – the Suzuki Jimny. Here’s why https://lnkd.in/dWD4Pq6P #AAKenyacares #InspiringMobility

The World Needs More Supercharged Lincoln Town Cars: This ain’t your grandma’s Town Car – this one's packing heat. Lincoln has a reputation for producing cars that appeal to an older crowd, and the Town Car was the brand’s last “traditional” large rear wheel drive American sedan. This particular 2006 Lincoln Town Car on Cars & Bids has a few aftermarket modifications that nudge it from a blue haired barge to a total sleeper that can ferry the family around. This Town Car’s list of modifications is extensive, with the biggest shocker being the Vortech V-3 supercharger kit. All the modifications add up to nearly double the car’s original horsepower numbers, and a thoroughly beefed up driveline should keep things running smoothly … https://lnkd.in/eStPZE2x

Just past your test? Here is a informative blog about picking the right first time vehicle for you!😎😎 #ourcar #blog #informative #firstimedriver #drivingtestpassed #firstvehicle

How many vehicle brands in America chose CTR to be their safety guard on the road? You can find it out in the shorts below! P.S. Don’t be too surprised by the number! Also, note that the number is mostly about the recently produced cars! #ctr #ctraftermarket #cartech #carquipment #safedrive #safecar #autosafety #autoperformance  #smoothride #drivingconfidence

Finding a great used car or truck can be tricky if you don’t know what to look for. When inspecting any used car, there are several key tips and tricks to keep in mind to ensure you're making a good purchase. Check out our blog for help! #carinspection #usedcar #preowned https://hubs.la/Q02BcpVD0

🔋The good, the bad and the ugly in Europe's electric car boom Europe's electric car boom is marching strong, driven by increasing supply of new EV models, competitive prices 🚀Hybrid and electric car sales in Europe continue their upward trend, trimming diesel's share even further. ⚠️ But, as competition intensifies further, carmakers will face more challenges attracting costumers to bring e-mobility to mainstream market. 🔜 Watch out for price wars affecting consumers and dealers and expansion of electrification to mainstream body styles (station wagons, beyond SUVs and small cars) #electriccars #hybrid #europe #car #future

Car carrier trades smash multiple records: … from Clarksons Research, with car carriers being one of the … seaborne car trades will grow by 17% to 23.7m cars, … electric vehicles and hybrids, which account for 29% of cars moved by … latest weekly report described the car carrier markets as remaining “ … #car #cars #awesome

Well this article raises some questions for me, in terms of the accuracy of the market place commentary; then either the ethics involved or the stance of the businesses acquiring the cars concerned. Let’s look at the Porsche Taycan highlighted in the article by Oliver Grummell from Motorway, who is quoted in the article; “As Taycans are usually in lower supply, it explains why this particular model had such a high bid count.” I’m not sure that with 399 examples listed on the Porsche Approved Used Car Website and 510 on Autotrader alone, that the Taycan can be described as being in "Lower Supply?" He then goes on to confirm the mileage and the price paid (£43,042); there is even a helpful screenshot of the car; if it is the car the article refers to? Let’s hope not. Now to be fair, of the 399 examples listed on the Porsche Approved used car website yesterday, the cheapest example with under 30,000 miles was listed at £62,900. So at first glance (and at an SIV of £43,042 plus the cost of any reconditioning), the price paid looks value and a price allowing for plenty of margin, whilst still also being one of the cheapest examples currently available. It is the sharing of this sensitive information though that I can’t grasp, even if the permission of all involved had been sought by Motorway themselves; both from the seller and the business acquiring the car. Let’s hope for the sake of Motorway and Oliver Grummell that they did; especially from the business that purchased the car. If it were me, I would be beyond furious to have sensitive pricing information published, especially if the car was still for sale and in my stock holding. The professional world within which Porsche Taycans are acquired and retailed is very small, it wouldn’t be hard (with the information that has been published) to find the car and now every interested party knows what the business concerned paid for the car. Not the way I like to do business or the type of strategic alliances I am looking to build, but hey ho, may be it's me?