Facebook is bringing more targeted car sales advertising to the UK market after launching its automotive inventory advertising software which has already proved successful with US dealers.
Collecting insights from academics, customers and industry leaders, Syncron recently set out to understand how manufacturers can capitalise on the megatrend of servitisation, where manufacturers shift the focus of selling a product itself to the outcome or value that the product delivers.
Franchised car dealers should prepare for a rise in demand for MOTs as a record number of cars are due for their first test this year.
Vauxhall Motors UK has partnered with EMaC to launch its national new and nearly new car service plan, ‘Vauxhall Care’.
The Sytner Group's Car Supermarket Division has extended its remarketing partnership with Manheim for a further two years, including the launch of a new sales programme in Leeds.
UK car dealers remain ‘resolutely optimistic’ despite Brexit, diesel vehicles’ negative press and increased competition for used car stock in 2019, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance.
CDK Global has taken steps to boost integration with car dealers various DMS operating platforms with the roll-out of a new Partner Programme which will see it work with five UK tech companies.
City Auction Group sold 450 cars in three hours at its refurbished Rockingham site, which now features two lanes.
APD Global Research has named Paul Turner as its new Australian MD.
Dragon2000 has urged dealers to ensure they are compliant with the Government’s new Making Tax Digital service, designed to make it easier for businesses.
MotoNovo Finance's online used car aggregator Findandfundmycar.com has reached 2,600 dealer sign ups since it s launch in 2018.
Used car dealers sold Ford Kas more quickly than any other used car last year, according to data from Indicata.
Alphera has launched a new car finance incentive scheme which has been designed with the specific purpose of promoting FCA compliance among car retailers.
The dealer landscape looks very different today than it did 10 years ago. Rapid advancements in technology, the demand for a short lead-time from buying decisions to delivery, and changes to legislation and regulation leave dealerships scrambling to stay ahead of the curve.
Driver 1 has announced the launch of its car subscription service, offering car retailers the opportunity to monetise pre-registration stock.
A price rise of 15.5% during 2018 propelled petrol-powered used cars to record levels, according to online remarketing specialist Autorola.
CarGurus has launched its inaugural national TV advertising campaign in the UK, running through quarter one of 2019.
Additional used car stock is part of the 2019 business plan of 52% of car retailers during 2019 – as 65% target growth in the sector.
Aston Barclay has announced its acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Motor Auctions at an event launching its new Wakefield ‘Mega Centre’ and the latest developments in its digital remarketing platform.
Strong competition for used car stock drove average values to a record £10,141 at December’s auctions, BCA Pulse has reported.
Sytner Group's CarShop has partnered with BCA in a 12-month deal that will see up to 7,500 vehicles sold annually in weekly sales.
In the wake of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s fully-year 2018 new car registration figures, Cazana valuations director, Rupert Pontin, delivers his market analysis for December, 2018.
Used car retailers experienced a 12.2% year-on-year rise in sales and 10% rise in finance penetration during December, according to Dealerweb.
BCA has launched a new app that will help to streamline the used car buying process to ensure its customers never miss a vehicle.
Dealerweb has entered the next phase of its expansion plans with the creation of over 20 new jobs and a relocation to Exeter Science Park.
