Austria: Dealers adopt AI agents to handle sales, service and ads
Austrian dealers and groups are rolling out AI agents for lead‑handling, workshop bookings and personalised ads — a rapid shift with clear …
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Automation: BMW hits 1 million driverless in‑plant moves
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Wilhelmshaven: Mosolf opens auto terminal amid BYD import surge
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CRMA: Germany lands major battery and recycling projects
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Octavia: Buyers Pay €12,500 — Austria’s used market cools
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