Pendragon’s Pinewood car dealer software provider has expanded its reach into the Dutch automotive sector with the roll-out of its DMS offering to Hyundai franchisee Dirk Barten Group.
The founder of the Europe-wide used car stocking platform Auto1 has said that artificial intelligence will help it meet the needs of retailers from Walsall to Warsaw - and avoid the effects of an economic downturn.
Motors.co.uk claims that a Google algorithm update has helped to propel its organic online traffic to a 30% surge in growth during August - claiming one of the best results by any UK-based website.
Electric vehicles could be at the heart of a smart energy revolution that will save the UK up to £40 billion by 2050 as more than eight million people consider buying or leasing an EV in the next five years, the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has said.
Jardine Motor Group research has revealed that motorists are “seduced” by in-car technology but 49% struggle to get to grips with it.
Dragon2000 has announced that dealers have sold two million cars, completed six million services and charged for 13.3 million service labour hours through DragonDMS.
The Miles Consultancy (TMC) has launched a new TMC Automotive smartphone app which aims to help dealers reduce overheads and HMRC compliance around fuel and mileage costs by tracking business journeys.
Pendragon has blamed the performance a faltering UK Motor Division for a 41.4% fall in underlying pre-tax profits in financial results for the first half of 2018.
Dragon2000 has partnered with Codeweavers to offer an “industry-first” finance integration into the firm’s dealer management system, DragonDMS.
Aston Barclay’s plan to “revolutionise the UK remarketing sector” could move a step closer to realisation with the creation of a new 70,000sq-ft car auction Mega Centre in Wakefield.
Pinewood has made it possible for its car dealer clients to sell and manage vehicle their stock directly from their smartphone or tablet with the introduction of its new Stock+ app.
Aston Barclay has launched a new Virtual Auction platform which allows used vehicles to be sold from any location through an online auction.
Jaguar is giving would-be EV owners a chance to sample the everyday savings offered after ditching petrol or diesel with its new journey-tracking Go I-PACE smartphone app.
Hybrid cars sold today have insufficient zero emissions capability to comply with Government targets for 2040, due to most driving being under combustion engine.
Digitisation is transforming the way the automotive industry works. OEMs lead the charge with new digital platforms and dedicated chief digital officers.
Franchised car dealers using social media are being urged to implement a social media policy to avoid reputational damage.
Hardly a month goes by without a car manufacturer laying out their technology and product deployment plans for semi or fully-autonomous vehicles.
CDK Global is encouraging dealers to ensure their impact with digital tools and a more “effective” marketing spend.
DriveTribe has hired Tim Rodie as head of content and community to improve content discovery and engagement ahead of its relaunch.
EV car sales opportunity in London could be curbed by a lack of charging infrastructure, according to Environment Committee
CDK Global has developed a connected workshop concept, using a suite of digital aftersales tools that combine as one solution.
Bodyshops may face a challenging long-term future as the European Commission proposes road safety measures, including mandating autonomous emergency braking.
If you ask the average consumer about car insurance, it’s very possible the answer will include an audible huff of frustration, followed by an expression of exasperation.
Car dealers have almost doubled the number of valuations carried out via smartphone during the past year, according to new market data from Cap HPI.
Audi has outlined an ambition to sell 800,000 fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars in 2025.
