Digital Marketing
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Opinion 16 JanWhat can car dealers learn from savvy modern retailers? Guest opinion
Last month, Zoopla's founder launched Cazoo – a doorstep car delivery service offering free seven-day trials, which has all the hallmarks of being the automotive industry’s answer to Amazon.
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Supplier News 10 JanCDK Global launches ‘Dealership Dilemmas’ whitepaper series
CDK Global has created a series of three whitepapers focusing on common problem areas for car retail businesses – with the first focussing on digital experience.
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Used Cars 23 DecSUV and premium used car stock mitigate 3.5% value decline
An influx of SUVs and premium vehicles into the used car sector has helped to mitigate a 3.5% decline in values year-on-year, according to Auto Trader’s monthly Retail Price Index.
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Supplier News 12 DecHeycar adds car buying function with Motorway partnership
Car buyers browsing the heycar classified advertising portal will be able to sell their car completely online as a result of the website’s new partnership with fellow automotive sector start-up Motorway.
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Market Insight 11 DecHybrid car demand is outstripping dealer supply by 8-to-1
Car retailers are being advised to hunt down hybrid used car stock after research revealed that consumer demand for the alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) is outstripping demand by eight-to-one.
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Manufacturer 9 DecNew Minis sold with 3 months’ insurance in Wrisk partnership
All new Minis will be sold with three months’ free insurance after BMW Group extended its partnership with fintech firm Wrisk to create a new Mini Flex Car Insurance product.
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Market Insight 6 DecConsumer interest in EVs grew 126% in Q3, says Sophus3
Consumer interest in electric vehicles (EV) grew by 126% in Q3 of 2019 according to data compiled for a Europe wide ‘EV Index’ to determine various markets’ progress in the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
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Digital Marketing 5 DecBirchwood Motor Group launches online car retail with GForces
Birchwood Motor Group has become the latest franchised car retail group to launch an online car sales platform with the help of GForces.
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Supplier News 2 DecCitNOW Awards 2019 shortlists car retail sector's on-screen stars
On-screen stars from across the car retailer sector have been shortlisted for CitNOW’s 2019 Video Awards.
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Digital Marketing 2 DecCazoo launches online used car retail platform with £80m backing
Cazoo has launched its UK used car retail portal with the backing of a record £80 million in pre-launch funding to boost its chances of success.
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Market Insight 29 NovSocial media monitoring may help UK sales of electric cars
Social media monitoring looks set to help dealers’ marketing teams to ramp up their electric car sales next decade.
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Used Cars 27 NovEV demand drives used value increase, says CarGurus
Used electric vehicles (EV) like the Renault Zoe and BMW i3 are appreciating in value after car buyers "turned a corner" in their attitude to adoption, according to CarGurus.
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Supplier News 27 NovMotor Ombudsman adds EV servicing register to Garage Finder app
The Motor Ombudsman has added a new search facility to its Garage Finder to allow owners of electric vehicles (EVs) to more easily find and identify accredited businesses to service and repair their car.
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Supplier News 26 NovAutoProtect Group appoints new CEO and strengthens DealTrak ties
AutoProtect Group has appointed former Aviva managing director Matthew Briggs as its new chief executive after extending its portfolio of services with the acquisition of DealTrak.
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Used Cars 25 NovEV prices rose as diesel outpaced petrol in October, says Auto Trader
Used electric vehicle (EV) values continued to rise as consumers warmed to electrification during October as petrol powered cars faltered and diesel vehicles showed signs of growing demand, according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
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Digital Marketing 25 NovSwansway Group targets car supermarkets with Motor Match website
Swansway Group is hoping to take on web-savvy used car supermarkets with a newly-launched Motor Match website offering free provenance checks and independent review content to assist consumer car searches.
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Manufacturer 20 NovMazda Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan delivers £6,000 savings
Mazda is offering customers buying a car before the end of 2019 the chance to save up to £6,000 when they trade-in an older car through its newly-launched Scrappage Scheme Upgrade Plan.
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Manufacturer 19 NovNew DS Automobiles retailers can join premium franchise for £150k
Prospective DS Automobiles retailers in the UK are now able to join the French premium brand’s franchise for “as little as £150,000” following a change in its corporate identity (CI) demands.
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Supplier News 12 NovManheim launches new suite of used vehicle appraisal tools
Manheim has launched a new suite of valuation and appraisal products to support dealers with the part-exchange process.
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Car Dealer News 7 NovGet social at Automotive Management Live 2019
While car retailers and automotive suppliers are heading to today’s Automotive Management Live expo with the hope of networking face-to-face AM is keen to hear of your experiences of the event on social media.
