Retailing
Retailing News
- UK new car sales dropped in August as diesel orders continued decline
- July data shows rising demand for electric cars in Europe
- Europcar battles dealers for 69-plate new car buyers
- Car buyers perceive dealers' failure to evolve, Auto Trader report finds
- Lotus Evija EV hypercar buyers to have 'personal relationship' with retailers
- New car pricing heightens consumer uncertainty, says iVendi
- Mercedes-Benz reveals 48-hour test drive across range
- Leasing.com wins Car Finance Gamechanger Award
- Europe generates highest May new car registrations since 2007
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Responding quickly to leads is more likely to succeed
As technology becomes more sophisticated, the quality of enquiry follow-ups needs to improve in tandem
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Motor retailers 'spoilt for choice' on valuation data
Competition to supply valuation information is hot and the savvy car retailer can only benefit
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The importance of e-commerce solutions for car dealers
As online retailing gains traction among consumers, it’s an area that needs a strong offering from retailers
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Growth in online car sales shows no sign of let-up
New online technologies plus partnerships and collaborations are helping to smooth the sales journey for high-intent car buyers
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UK car auctioneers going through 'digital evolution'
‘Physical auctions are not dead,’ says one leading car remarketer, ‘but we have to evolve and this is through digital’
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Choosing a franchise partner: Carmakers Vs car dealers
Carmakers and car dealers have different priorities when shopping for new partners, but relationship-building is vital to both
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The R&D of refranchising
Looking for a new motor retail partner? Check out product pipelines, market areas and corporate identity demands first
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Biggest dealer groups acquiring more premium franchises
Premium car manufacturers and the largest UK motor retailers are increasingly seeking each other out
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How to fund your next car showroom
Property is a crucial part of the motor retailer’s portfolio, but how do dealers pay for it?
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Days of the one-brand dealership may be numbered
Economies of scale offered by ditching the single brand site have increasing appeal when the going gets tough on sales
