Over 2.6 million vehicles were MOT tested in June as motorists continued to ensure their vehicles were roadworthy, despite the Government’s six-month testing holiday.
Auto Trader is targeting further automation of the car sales process following the acquisition of finance, insurance and compliance software platform AutoConvert.
Car dealers are among businesses across the UK who have been told that they must pay back any overclaimed funds from Government’s coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) – deleting any online claims made in error within 72 hours.
Used car values rose by 0.4% during July as automotive retail's lockdown recovery delivered the month’s first price rise since 2009, Cap HPI has reported.
A new iVendi product provided to coronavirus crisis-hit vehicle retailers for free has been used to manage and negotiate more than £63m of vehicle finance deals in the last 10 weeks.
The number of UK drivers willing to pay for a car they haven’t seen first has fallen since last year, with three-quarters saying they would not buy one without viewing it in person.
Volkswagen remains the top car brand in the UK for converting online searches into purchases, according to analysis by Honcho.
Cox Automotive has reported signs of pent-up demand in the used car market after its auctions went wholly online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the motor retail sector emerges nervously from lockdown, dealers are reporting that the shift towards a digitally-led sales model for new and used cars is progressing far more quickly than many might have imagined even just a few months ago.
JCB Group is handing out 1,000 branded sanitiser packs in an attempt to reassure its sales and service customers entering its dealerships in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.
A new integration between iVendi and RAPID RTC means 'improved lead generation and management' for dealers.
Car warranty sales for the last six weeks were 21.4% up by volume on the same period in 2019 within the RAC Dealer Network, new figures show.
Ben is urging charity-minded automotive employees to complete the British Grand Prix’s full 190-mile race distance under their own steam as part of a Formula One-inspired virtual reality fund-raising challenge.
CarGurus has released its latest COVID-19 Sentiment Study, revealing the continued impact of the pandemic on the concerns, habits and hopes of UK car buyers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a reduction in global emissions as the economy slowed and vehicles were kept off the roads during lockdown.
Aston Barclay has said that a surge in demand for used cars stock has seen value rise to its records highest ever level for a Q2 period – with older cars and diesel vehicles leading the way.
COVID-19 social distancing measures are putting dealers at a higher risk of fraud in the part-exchange process, according to Cap HPI.
Members of the BCA human resources (HR) team have raised more than £3,500 for the NHS, after undertaking a sponsored walk, run and cycle during COVID-19 lockdown.
Before the lockdown, many of the UK’s largest motor auction and remarketing companies were enjoying successes in signing deals. Now, as the sector gears up to return to normal, they are well placed to support the recovery.
The used car market could be on course for a similar “market correction” to that seen in May last year after car dealers and remarketing companies flew out of the blocks post-lockdown.
The car retail sector has paid tribute to Lawgistics founder David Combes following his death this week at the age of 72.
MotoNovo claims to have moved towards the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) car finance ideal scenario with the launch of its new “priced to risk” MotoRate offering.
Car buyers who reined-in their spending during the COVID-19 lockdown period have returned to the market with improved credit ratings and higher budgets, research suggests.
A new smartphone app is helping car dealers manage customers and maintain COVID-19 social distancing regulations via their mobile device.
The Kia Sportage SUV is the UK's most in-demand used car, according to the results of research conducted by ChooseMyCar.
