Autorola UK has seen the average price of a vehicle sold through its online remarketing portal increase to £9,211 in Q3.
The AA Cars used car portal has launched a ten-point Dealer Promise scheme which aims to develop new levels of trust between dealers and customers.
Car dealer classifieds website Autovolo has offered independent retailers the chance to own a 20% stake in its business.
Consistent customer experience is the key to rebuilding trust among disillusioned customers, according to Dragon 2000.
JudgeService has announced a major partnership with Auto Trader to offer independent dealer reviews.
Classifieds business Gumtree Motors is relaunching its website and introducing new packages designed to help franchised dealers stand out in its listings.
Circle Leasing has broadened the appeal of its Vehicle Hire app by making it available to iOS users.
Dealers need to work harder to forge a distinctive online identity and reach customers anywhere any time, according to Codeweavers sales director Shaun Harris.
Research conducted by Marketing Delivery suggests that 64% of customers marked as ‘lost’ by dealership sales teams might still be awaiting contact.
Toyota GB will centralise its consumer data to develop projects which can improve customer experience through its new ConsumerOne program.
Tootle has appointed Gordon Tulloch as its new chief executive following the decision by former CEO and co-founder Al Taylor to concentrate on early-stage start-ups.
Two thirds of car buyers now contact a dealer after accessing the website via smartphone or tablet, according to Motors.co.uk.
For dealerships offering insurance is an easy upsell to customers that are buying a car, but research shows that once the policy expires over 70% of consumers look elsewhere for a renewal.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revamped its website with the ability for customers to reserve used vans online by paying a deposit through PayPal.
Online used car marketplace Carspring is planning to spend over £1 million to promote the business through television advertising.
AutosOnShow.TV has appointed a new commercial operations director as is looks to strengthen its relationships with manufacturer partners.
Video technology specialist CitNOW claims to be broadcasting more video than the BBC as 2,750 dealerships across the country embrace its technology.
Cap HPI has appointed Ian Denny as its head of digital media sales as it focusses on growth in areas which are “are transforming the automotive industry”.
Avid music-streamers, Airbnb-ers, car-poolers and ride-hailers, Millennials have been dubbed the have-nots who spurn the ‘burdens of ownership’ in favour of the freedoms of a sharing economy.
Infiniti has signed up Game of Thrones star Kit Harington to star in a short film with its Q60 coupe to help promote its rival to the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5.
