The Institute of Motor Industry has repeated calls for new standards for EV technicians, stating that workshop injuries could result from charges that are “worse than being plugged into the electric chair.”
Internet-led enquiries to UK dealerships saw a 61% year-on-year uplift during Q3 od 2016, according to DMS provider Dealerweb.
Dealerweb charted a 23% sales spike on Black Friday as dealers used the day to convert existing sales and create new business.
Driving licence checks carried out through Cooper Solutions' systems have helped to uncover 62,000 customer credentials needing further investigation, the DMS specialist claims.
The automotive industry has a challenge on its hands, with car sales set to fall next year in the wake of Brexit and falling consumer confidence.
A third of potential customers who start their buying journey with an online enquiry will take their business elsewhere if they do not garner a response within four hours, according to a consumer survey conducted by Dealerweb.
An average 66% of MoT dates in dealer management systems are incorrect, according to eDynamix.
An online direct used car sales specialist in the US has launched a new virtual showroom offering simulated tours and test drives across 15 brands.
Whether you are a large franchised dealership or a smaller independent garage, you probably have a DMS and/or Enquiry Management System (EMS) in place.
TrackBack has appointed Oscar O’Connor as its chief information security officer as another line of defence against data theft and cyber attacks.
BMW will launch a new iPhone and iWatch digital assistant app this month with journey management features.
Online used car marketplace Carspring is planning to spend over £1 million to promote the business through television advertising.
Suzuki has launched TrackBack’s lead tracking and reporting system to its 155 UK dealer network.
Carwow has reached seven million views on its YouTube channel after launching it five months ago.
Bentley has launched a car-less showroom in Amsterdam and could launch similar projects in the UK.
Former Apple senior director Bob Mansfield has returned to the company to head up its rumoured electric car project.
Jaguar Land Rover believes the term ‘driverless’ to describe autonomous vehicle tech is giving customers the impression they won’t be in control of their cars.
When was the last time you looked under the bonnet of your car? As a dealer it might have been half an hour ago. But for your customers, this is likely to be a different story.
IT security and mobility specialist AVR International Ltd has won a service contract to provide manage and maintain over 4,000 iPads used across Volkswagen UK’s retail network.
BMW Group Financial Services launches an Innovation Lab to attract start-up firms with disruptive technologies that can help develop new financial products.
Lookers Fleet Services has adopted epyx’s 1link Hire Network e-commerce platform to help enhance a range of essential daily rental processes.
It’s a fantastic time to be in the automotive industry. Consumer confidence is at an all-time high and global sales are soaring.
Jardine Motors Group has teamed up with Dealerweb to introduce new showroom management software across the majority of its 70-site network.
Tech-savvy car buyers are prioritising mobile phone connectivity over fuel efficiency and 20% would walk out of a car showroom if they cannot pair their device to a vehicle, Nissan warns.
MG Motor UK is making its first use of augmented reality to give consumers a preview of its forthcoming SUV, the MG GS.
