Auto Trader's announcement that it will bypass traditional remarketing of fleet vehicles via physical auctions in a move to sell directly to dealers has been welcomed by Cooper Solutions.
Caffyns has reported a 16% decline in operating profit despite rising revenues in annual results which detail the “very disappointing” performance of its volume car brands in 2017.
Aston Barclay has seen used car purchases completed via its Buyer App hit the £5m mark just eight months after the smartphone buying platform’s launch.
Hendy Group has announced the acquisition and opening of a new used car and van store in Portsmouth as part of an ongoing expansion which is set to drive a countinued rise in annual turnover.
The National Association of Motor Auctions has reported that average used car prices at auction rose by 5% during April as “good wholesale prices led to well-stocked forecourts”.
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Diesel was the fastest-selling fuel type during April as the Mitsubishi Outlander topped Auto Trader’s monthly list of successful sellers during April.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned The Car People from using an advert which claims its cars are “quality checked by eight specialists”.
Imperial Cars has set ambitious target of reaching 20 used car retail sites by the end of 2019 after growing from six to 11 sites in three years as it takes advantage of property movements in the franchise dealer networks.
Diesel-powered used cars have risen 5% in value on Auto Trader during April, despite the proportion of online searches for diesel falling to an record low.
Auto Trader will bypass traditional auction houses in a shake-up the fleet remarketing that will enable leasing companies and larger fleet operators to sell ex-company cars direct to dealers before the vehicle is de-fleeted.
Speculation that Michael Gove will ban the sale of some new hybrid cars is creating unnecessary confusion in the industry and among consumers, says Colliers International’s Automotive Viewpoint report.
Motors.co.uk has partnered with Top Gear to give its car dealer partners' stock “even greater exposure” online.
Skoda has announced that customers who purchase a qualifying approved used Skoda during May and June through Skoda Financial Services will benefit from an extended warranty.
“Car dealers need to make their pretty websites into e-commerce platforms”, iVendi chief executive James Tew has insisted following the publication of the finance specialist’s first-ever Report on Online Motor Retailing.
Chorley Group's new Digital Response Team has completed 75% of all its sales at times traditionally considered 'outside of office hours' after introducing late-night car buying to meet the changing needs of its customers.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association's annual general meeting will offer delegates access to expert advice on dealing with diesel “demonisation” and the fall-out from the EU's incoming WLTP emissions and fuel consumption test regime.
Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has been selected by McLaren Financial Services to be its exclusive financial partner for the UK market - paving the way for flexible finance on the British-built supercars.
Independent dealer Big Motoring World has opened its latest used car supermarket, which stocks more than 2,000 cars.
Used car prices declined 0.8% at BCA auctions during April despite demand for dealer part-exchanges sending their values to above £5,000 for the first time.
Motors.co.uk and GForces have teamed up to help used vehicle dealers connect with customers on Facebook Marketplace - delivering enhanced customer reach.
Cox Automotive has indicated that the used car market remains “strong” against the backdrop of falling new car registrations.
A reduction in the number of older used cars being bought from dealerships across the UK has been blamed for a 4.8% decline in sales during Q1 of 2018.
Arnold Clark is set to create 85 new jobs with the creation of a new Motorstore used car supermarket on the outskirts of Wolverhampton.
The number of used car buyers saddled with outstanding finance on their new vehicle rose from one-in-four to one-in-three during 2017, claims HPI.
