Volvo has launched a new test drive offer, allowing customers to pre-book demonstrator vehicles online and have them delivered to a suitable location.
The average price of a used car advertised via Auto Trader increased by 0.8% in May, despite ongoing reports of declining values.
IVendi has said that list prices on new cars is creating uncertainty for new car buyers looking for a good deal.
Motorway has launched a new ‘Pro’ version of its stock acquisition platform following the completion of an £11 million funding round to drive further growth for the business.
The busiest river crossing in Hampshire, the Itchen Bridge, is where car dealer Richmond Motor Group is promoting its recent partnership with MG Motor UK.
Modern car buyers bring new expectations, but also new opportunities for franchised dealerships.
Former Zoopla commercial director Athena Hubble has been appointed as carwow’s first UK managing director as part of a trio of senior hires from the property wesbite, Deliveroo and Hearst.
Garages are charging up to 60% more in certain parts of the UK for basic MOT and servicing work, according to a new study by Bookmygarage.com.
Car dealerships are more appealing than ever according to the findings of a survey which found 55% of car buyers now plan to make a visit.
Vantage Motor Group is “embracing the burgeoning digital retail opportunity” with the integration of GForces’ NetDirector Auto-e online vehicle sales platform across its 25 dealership sites.
Wessex Garages’ Mazda Bristol dealership has installed an iPad offering customers access to The Car Buying Group (TCBG) valuations portal in a bid to speed up the part-exchange process.
Women are 71% more likely to buy a new car online than men, according to a new study from Buyacar.
Auto Trader is targeting new car buyers with a multi-million pound marketing campaign.
iVendi claims that retailers can shed new light on car and van buying behaviour with technology that allows it to track customer journeys across various website visits.
A third of all customer records currently held by UK franchised dealerships are inaccurate or incomplete, potentially preventing them from exploiting a surge of MOT and service work.
GForces claims that it has identified a number of emerging trends in online automotive retailing, including a preference to buy online and out of business hours.
Cazoo has appointed Jonathan Howell as chief technology officer, ahead of its launch at the end of the year.
Car dealers pushed hard to realise the benefits of car buyers’ increased interest in used cars during May – with the number of prospecting calls up by 21% during the month.
Volkswagen has launched 48-hour test drives for prospective e-Golf buyers alongside a television advertising campaign to promote the adoption of its electric vehicles (EVs).
Lexus claims that it has unlocked the doors to motorists’ dream garage with the launch of a new vehicle subscription mobility service delivering access to a CT200 hybrid hatchback from £619 per month.
Jack Barclay Bentley will be hosting a free exhibition of James Bond rarities, including original Bond cars and Ian Fleming first editions.
New 5G mobile networks could “revolutionise” some aspects of online motor retail and how dealers present vehicles, says iVendi.
Auto Trader’s annual turnover rose 8% to £355.1 million in 2018 as its grew its average profit per retailer forecourt by 9% to £1,844.
Auto Trader data recorded a 14% rise in car buyers searching for electric vehicles (EVs) during May, but the 2012 Ford Focus Estate emerged as the online marketing platform’s fastest-selling car.
Cazoo has announced it has signed a number of commercial partnership agreements with BCA to meet its vehicle logistics, refurbishment and disposal requirements.
