Classified adverts and used vehicle locators can now be uploaded in “under two hours” thanks to a new app launched by CitNOW.
Marketing Delivery created a new app to record customer enquiries via Facebook and issue prompt and appropriate automated responses.
CarGurus has closed its initial public offering after a five-day share of sales which hoped to raise $100 million for the Auto Trader rival.
First-time buyers are opting to buy a newer car thanks to the affordability offered by attractive finance or leasing agreements, research has revealed.
MotorEasy has launched what it claims to be a ‘world first’ warranty product in the form of a plug-in vehicle diagnostics tool.
Tootle credits a partnership with a BBC Apprentice winner with August sales success which saw the online platform retail £2m worth of vehicles.
What can we expect automotive retail to look like in the near future and what factors are coming into play from retailers in other markets are key considerations in AM's first webinar.
Lead management system provider enquiryMAX has found favour with Volkswagen retailers across the UK, with 20 businesses turning to the provider to support their sales activity.
Franchised car dealers saw a 32% rise in online enquiries for used cars in Q3 as web-based new car enquiries fell by 8% over the same period, according to DMS provider Dealerweb.
It’s a popular sentiment that the younger generation - often known as Millennials - simply aren’t interested in buying cars. At least, not in the way that their parents did.
Personal data is at the core of most businesses and forms the basis of a wide range of activities, from sales and marketing to customer relationship management; but the ways we are able collect, store and use it are set to undergo a radical overhaul.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to “create a stir throughout the industry” by carrying out a comprehensive study of consumer websites.
Finance must no longer be an afterthought as consumer habits shift away from “bricks and mortar” to “clicks and mobile”.
Online car retail portal Tootle raised £2.5m of funding via an investment round led by Hambro Perks, bringing the total amount raised for the start-up to £4.3m.
Law firm TLT has spelled out its top five GDPR compliance tips ahead of its masterclass on the new data protection legislation at Automotive Management Live.
Mercedes-Benz has opened its newest pop-up brand showcase in Selfridges at Birmingham's Bullring as part of its Live and Loud AMG anniversary celebrations.
FCA Group’s flagship Motor Village UK dealership has continued to be a draw for visitors with an exhibition of photographs and artwork related to British pop icon David Bowie.
Some companies are breaching current data laws in their efforts to comply with GDPR, the new EU data regulation, a lawyer has warned.
Pendragon has been engaging car enthusiasts with its programme of Stratstone Car Café events throughout the spring and summer.
The automotive industry, like the rest of the world, is becoming increasingly reliant on digital relationships, both business and personal.
Morgan Motor Company will look to attract new customers to its 15-strong dealer network as the iconic British sports car manufacturer hosts its inaugural National Morgan Dealer Open Day.
A third of car dealers believe the cost of technology investment is a threat to their business’s future growth and profitability, according to new research from Santander Consumer Finance.
Seat will be the first car brand in Europe to integrate Amazon’s Alexa voice service into its vehicles.
Fords of Winsford group marketing manager Nathan Quayle will reveal how data analytics helped drive the business’ online strategy when he takes to the stage at Automotive Management Live.
CitNOW has been named as the 59th fastest-growing tech company in Britain as it achieved Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 status for the second year in a row.
