Carwow has celebrated record growth on its YouTube channel as views reach 30 million in November, making it “bigger than Top Gear”.
TyreSafe investigations have revealed that a “shocking” 99% of part-worn tyre retailers were selling illegal and dangerous tyres.
Car dealers should remind their staff that a breach of customer data protection legislation could result in a prison term, Dragon 2000 has said.
Used car buyers searched for more Ford Fiesta and Focus models than any other car on Motors.co.uk this year.
Peter Vardy-backed Silver Bullet is targeting “market saturation” across the globe with its end-to-end online car retail platform which allows dealers to interact with car buyers around the clock.
The Car Buying Group (TCBG) has put the used car inspection and valuation process into the hands of consumers with the launch of a new app.
Tootle has expanded into online used car retail by establishing a platform which allows car dealers to retail as well as replenish their second-hand car stocks.
Increasing numbers of used car dealers are turning to the classifieds and lower grade stock as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to Manheim.
Research by CitNOW revealed two thirds of customers consider bodywork imagery the most important digital sales asset to receive from a car retailer.
Aston Barclay has employed the services of Amazon's Alexa voice command platform to share details of its auction programme to buyers in what it claims is a 'sector first'.
BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK has launched a new motor finance solution, in collaboration with iVendi, providing a “strong alternative” to the current market offerings.
Inchcape’s Mercedes-Benz dealership in Leicester will benefit from the high footfall of the festive period when it opens the doors at its new pop-up store at Highcross Shopping Centre.
Research by Motors.co.uk has revealed that millennials looking to buy used cars are more likely to search vehicles online by their monthly cost.
CDK Global has urged dealerships to give marketing managers a more “central role” when it comes to making decisions on technology.
CarGurus has signed an agreement to complete the acquisition of the PistonHeads used car retail website from Haymarket Media Group.
MotorEasy has launched a new online tool that allows customers to track the progress of garage maintenance and repairs on their car like fast food consumers track their pizza.
Software development workers at iVendi have completed their move to new Manchester facility which is three-times the size of their previous offices.
Car retailers will have to open up to the prospect of collaboration and integration in order to deliver a digital transformation that will benefit car retailers and buyers alike, according to Jardine Motor Group’s Matt Wrigley.
PSA Finance will offer Peugeot, Citroen and DS vehicles on flexible subscriptions as part of a new mobility partnership with Wagonex.
Online tracking and video demonstrations bolster more traditional point-of-sale methods
The growth in used car retail prices reached its lowest point since August 2017 as online enquiries reflected a surge in interest in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles, according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
Vauxhall has started piloting a live video streaming service for vehicle demonstrations at the Tony Levoi dealership Vauxhall in Romford, Essex.
Lookers has won two awards in recognition of its approach to email marketing at the recent Communicator Click Awards.
Auto Trader is offering car dealers the chance to advertise their entire stock of brand-new unregistered cars online for free until early 2019 as part of its launch a new service.
Alfa Romeo is providing greater access to its new Stelvio SUV through a partnership with Amazon.
