Instant car buying websites are “quoting unrealistically high car valuations online to attract customers” and chipping the price, according to Motorway.co.uk research.
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Though volumes of all electric vehicles are likely to grow, there are some fundamental differences in selling hybrids and ‘pure’ EVs
The scale and timing of national emissions policy and local clean air initiatives will have a significant effect on retailers’ PHEV fortunes
The automotive industry is at a pivotal point as it tries to understand and envision the role of dealerships, digital and the retail model of the future.
Consumers’ preference between new and used cars is neck and neck as Britain Under the Bonnet report shows a 1% difference.
Almost a third of car buyers who purchase their vehicle outright have left themselves short of cash after committing too much of their savings, an AA Populus survey has found.
Lawyers who led large-scale PPI mis-selling claims are poised to turn their attention on PCPs following the conclusion of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) investigation into car finance, it has been claimed.
Electric sports car brand Polestar has said that it will deliver “a new approach to automotive retail” with the opening of 60 Polestar Space retail spaces by 2020.
Dealers will be selling more electric cars than diesels by 2020, according to analysis by Leasing Options.
How will car dealerships be shaped by still-emerging technologies? We ask suppliers, dealers and industry experts what changes we can expect.
Are SUVs the new MPVs? Will driverless vehicles kill off new car sales?
Skoda will launch an online retail channel for sales of its new cars in 2019 in a bid to offer wider range of purchasing options to car buyers.
Manufacturers offering distance sales on how dealers can maintain customer relationships when cars are bought online and delivered to the door
Ford has officially opened its first 'High Street' new car retail space in Next’s store at the Manchester Arndale Centre as part of an alternative car sales channel developed in partnership with Rockar.
Used car values rose 3% at Manheim auction houses and 11% on the Dealer Trade online trading platform but dipped 10% on the consumer-facing Motors.co.uk website during June, Cox Automotive has revealed.
Ford is officially selling new cars online after making its new Buy Online live to customers this week.
From still images and 360-degree videos to virtual test drives and guided F&I browsing, dealers need ways to help remote customers complete buying journeys
As online car sales increase, dealers should be aware of exactly what counts as a distance sale and what additional rights the legislation grants to consumers.
eCars247 has partnered with Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance to offer an online used car buying service claiming to offer "instant finance".
How can UK car dealers use digital tools to expand their geographical reach and the customer bases they serve?
Pricing a car correctly is intricately linked with stock turn and profitability – we asked dealers how they hit the sweet spot
Phil Regan, Vertu Motors, on why confidence is so important for motor retail’s exciting first steps in e-commerce
Research conducted by Dealerweb has revealed that 77% of car buyers would be reluctant to spend over £15,000 on a new car online.
