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CarGurus UK chief Amanda Symonds joins Automotive 30% Club

CarGurus UK chief Amanda Symonds joins Automotive 30% Club

people news 11 Oct

Majority of buyers securing good deals despite high used prices

Over three-quarters (80%) of car buyers say they got a good or great deal on their used car despite average listing price 37% above pre-pandemic levels.

Used car data 15 Sep
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Less than a third of car buyers haggle on car purchase, says CarGurus

Less than a third of car buyers (29%) always try to negotiate when purchasing a car, according to a new CarGurus survey.

18 May
Cars in a row

More buyers use smartphones at dealerships for last minute checks, research finds

Motorists are increasingly using smartphones and social media to inform their next car purchase, research by CarGurus has found.

Digital Marketing 26 Oct
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Social media influences seven in 10 car buyers

Social media is used by 71% of car buyers to assist with the buying process in some way, according to CarGuru’s research.

Social media 7 Oct
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CarGurus launches new inventory strategy tool

CarGurus has launched a new inventory strategy tool to help dealers capture more leads from ready-to-buy shoppers.

CarGurus 18 Aug
One customer asked if the vehicle would fit a jousting lance

Car retailers reveal most bizarre customer experiences of the last 12 months

Car retailers have revealed their most bizarre customer sales experiences, test drives and unusual negotiating tactics as part of a CarGurus survey.

10 Aug
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EV appetite in decline, says CarGurus

The number of people who plan to own an electric vehicle (EV) in the next decade has fallen, according to a new study by CarGurus.

Market insight 1 Aug
Amanda Symonds, CarGurus UK managing director

CarGurus names Amanda Symonds as its new managing director

Used car buying platform CarGurus has appointed Amanda Symonds as its new UK managing director.

people news 19 Jul
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Learn to prosper in a turbulent online marketplace with CarGurus and PistonHeads

Experts from CarGurus and PistonHeads will offer tips on how to gain online market share in an increasingly turbulent marketplace at AM Live next month.

Automotive Management Live 21 Oct
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September stock increase did not stop used car price growth

Used car inventory levels grew by 4.7% in September, but the improved supply did nothing to stem price growth.

8 Oct
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Used car inventory levels down 7.2% in August

Used car inventory levels have fallen by 7.2% in the last month, according to a new report from CarGurus.

13 Sep
Wendy Harris, senior vice-president of sales and UK managing director at CarGurus & PistonHeads

Wendy Harris leaves CarGurus to lead European launch of Gong

The senior vice-president of sales and UK managing director at CarGurus and PistonHeads has left her role with the automotive marketing platform to lead the launch of Gong in Europe.

people news 29 Jun
Artist's impression: an autonomous car of the future

CarGurus survey reveals car buyers’ cool reception for autonomous vehicles

Car buyers are keen to embrace safety-focussed semi-autonomous driver aids but cool on the prospect of handing the helm wholly to a self-driving car, according to a CarGurus survey.

Technology 24 Jun
Jenny and Lee, stars of Channel 4's Gogglebox

Citroën UK harnesses power of Gogglebox in new TV advertising campaign

Citroën UK has partnered with Channel 4’s hit TV series Gogglebox as CarGurus looks to drive confidence among car buyers in two new televised advertising campaigns.

Digital Marketing 11 Jun
Wendy Harris, senior vice-president of sales and UK managing director at CarGurus & PistonHeads

Car dealers must embrace flexibility and efficiency on road to recovery, opinion

As the nationwide lockdown is lifted, restrictions are eased, and the auto retail landscape begins its slow climb back to a more normal state, dealers will be challenged with how to turn stock faster and more efficiently.

opinion 12 Apr

CarGurus announces Top Rated Dealer award winners

CarGurus has named its top-rated dealers based on customer satisfaction scores achieved in the last year.

CarGurus 7 Apr
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Majority of car buyers open to online car buying due to COVID, CarGurus finds

CarGurus’ 2021 Buyer Insight Report has found that the 63% of car buyers are now open to the idea of buying a vehicle online as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital Marketing 11 Mar

CarGurus and PistonHeads combine listings to boost audience

CarGurus will combine its online dealer offerings with that of PistonHeads, following its acquisition of the business in 2019.

Digital Marketing 12 Jan
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Lockdown prompts CarGurus to waive car dealers’ February fees

CarGurus has followed Auto Trader in waiving its February fees for advertising car dealers following the renewal of COVID-19 lockdown measures across the UK this week.

Digital Marketing 7 Jan

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