Marketing Delivery and Sandown Mercedes-Benz will deliver a special presentation at AM Live about how agency and EVs will bring fresh opportunities for retailers.
Hendy Group enhances customer experience with new app
Dealerships may not be entirely ready for the volume and the complexity posed by the numerous Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands hitting the UK market.
Cycling and motoring chain Halfords is telling motorists they may be paying "over the odds for repairs" and they should use its services with no fear of affecting their car's manufacturer warranty.
Stockton Kia receives solar-powered revamp
online marketplace carwow is launching a new campaign to boost retailers’ new car sales efforts during the crucial September plate-change month.
Online car platform Motors.co.uk’s national marketing campaign in support of its dealer partners saw a new car given away live on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X.
After a consumer's online enquiry about a Nissan Qashqai prompted a response suggesting she was "blonde or stupid" the Milton-Keynes independent dealer MK Auto-Motors has profusely apologised.
Alfa Romeo Certified will offer an equivalent purchasing experience to that of a new car backed by a full technical inspection by its technicians.
British luxury brand Aston Martin is continuing to explore the virtual world in a retail setting since developing the new Aston Martin Valhalla VR Experience
Volkswagen has added the new ID.3 in addition to one-to-one consultations for new owners to its online live tour service.
HR Owen has integrated Marketing Delivery’s VoiceBox software with Salesforce following a successful pilot.
Auto Trader is showcasing 1,500 of the top automotive retailers on its marketplace in the UK with its new Highly Rated 2023 initiative.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing new rules to combat non-compliant financial promotions on social media platforms.
Average used car prices increased by 3.2% in June to £17,756, rising at the fastest rate in eight months, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
The UK national sales companies of carmakers Toyota and Hyundai have been warned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making marketing claims about the rapid charging capability of electric vehicles which it has ruled as "misleading".
Dealers continued to see rising demand in May as enquiries increased by 3% and sales of new and used vehicles lept 37%, against the same month last year.
The advertising watchdog has censured Marshall Motor Group with a ruling that could have implications for all car dealers advertising used cars with a price drop.
Hyundai is further boosting its brand awareness by featuring its Ioniq vehicles and mobility concepts as part of the new Spider-Man film.
The UK’s used car market rallied with 4.1% growth in Q1 and EVs were the fastest growing sector, up by 56.5%, according to the latest data from the SMMT.
Castrol has launched a new reward scheme app for workshops so they can redeem prizes each time they purchase qualifying products.
Car retailers have been urged to show support to cash-strapped car buyers as more than a quarter take longer to assess affordability amid the cost-of living crisis and the viability of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
The under-pricing of used car stock cost UK car dealers £25.5 million in missed retail opportunity in March alone as average values continued to rise, Auto Trader data shows.
Peter Vardy has expanded the reach of its CarMoney motor finance broker service outside the UK with the launch of a new operation in Perth, West Australia.
Car dealers should be working to promote the benefits of condition and history checks, warranties and consumer rights as two-fifths of motorists consider turning to a private seller in an effort to buy a bargain used car in 2023.
