Aftersales self-service in the UK grew by 93,000 interactions each month over the first six months of 2024, according to the latest figures from Tjekvik.
We'll soon be putting together the 2024 AM Dealer Technology Guide and the editorial team would like suppliers of systems, hardware, tooling and software to tell us now about their latest technological developments that will help car dealers do business better.
NatWest Group has announced that Paul Edwards has been appointed to lead the banking group’s business asset finance business, Lombard
Sussex-based Birchwood Group is implementing a new digital marketing strategy to boost brand awareness and increase customer retention.
Alphera is “doubling down” on Consumer Duty by launching six new promises for partners and consumers a year on from the launch of the FCA initiative.
The first half of the year has seen unprecedented activity for used light commercial vehicles (LCVs) driven by strong demand and ongoing de-fleet initiatives, reports Cox Automotive.
Fleet management specialist Kinto has appointed vehicle auction specialists Aston Barclay as an additional remarketing partner.
HPI is extending its data set through a new partnership with integrated vehicle recycler Synetiq which will provide vital information on salvage total loss vehicles.
The insurance giant Admiral Group is preparing to enter the UK's point of sale motor finance market and it will soon be looking for car dealer partners.
Carwow is enhancing its stock transport service to protect dealers against financial loss.
Dealers can only achieve good Consumer Duty outcomes with the technology tools needed to apply risk-based pricing models, according to iVendi.
Dealers can now access more accurate repair pricing data thanks to a new data partnership between Stellantis and Digital INNK.
Category winners in the British Independent Garage Awards this year will receive a £1,000 cash prize as well as a trophy in recognition of their outstanding performance.
City Auction Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Ian Smith as a new group digital director.
Short-term insurer Tempcover and Cap HPI are joining forces to help dealers close more sales with insurance cover ranging from one hour to 28 days.
An exclusive five-year deal has been struck to provide Revive! Auto Innovations ‘cosmetic car insurance to over 3,000 dealers who offer Assurant warranty products.
Attendees to this year’s AM Live will gain free access to strategic and operational tips from over 30 experts across the modern automotive retailing industry.
The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK running out of charge reached its lowest ever in June, according to new analysis by the AA motoring organisation.
Asset finance provider Lombard, is launching a new leasing offering specifically for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Ian Wilson, managing director of Wilsons Auctions, has been honoured with the inaugural National Association of Motor Auctions’ (NAMA) Hall of Fame Award
Auto Trader is celebrating retailers who deliver exceptional customer service with the launch of its Highly Rated 2024 initiative.
Craig Bridgman has been appointed as a new senior editor on automotive data business Cap HPI’s valuations team.
The Carwow Group – which includes the Carwow online marketplace, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Carbuyer – has raised £41 million in new funding to accelerate its growth across the UK, Germany and Spain.
US software house CDK Global is reported to have paid out a $25 million ransom to hackers following a devastating June 19 cyber attack which likely cost its US dealership clients $600 million in direct losses.
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills will open the Avonmouth Academy with its inaugural course set to begin on 22 July.
