Car manufacturers and dealerships looking to attract customers need to focus more on storytelling than on reviews, motoring tips and tweets, according to research from Headstream.
52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs, according to Allianz Global Assistance UK.
My Car Check has revealed its used car buying tips for June, with the Audi Q5 2.0-litre TDi S Line named its car of the month.
63% of car dealers expect sales to increase over the next 12 months, according to research from information management specialists EDM Group.
The majority of motorists are against the Government’s decision to scrap the paper-based driving counterpart licence, according to a new poll by Motorpoint.
The abolition of the paper counterpart driving licence will encourage companies to refresh their risk management policies, says Licence Bureau.
Consumer spending patterns are reflecting a rising desire to buy cleaner cars, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
The chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry Steve Nash has welcomed the ambitious apprenticeships target of the new Government, but questions whether it’s achievable.
Car manufacturers have been revealed as the fifth worst sector at keeping its customer data up to date.
Franchised dealers are missing out on more than £450million worth of revenue by failing to sell ‘Red work’ identified during vehicle health checks, according to BTC.
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is the fastest selling used car for March, according to Auto Trader.
Data analysts JATO Dynamics and LMC Automotive have formed a partnership that will provide market insight to clients across the automotive sector.
Author: Philip Harmer is a partner at Stormcatcher Motor Industry Lawyers. He is a practising lawyer, author and speaker on all aspects of employment, commercial and motor trade law.
Nearly half of all buyers begin the search for their next used car unclear on the make and model they want, according to Auto Trader’s Buyer Behaviour Study undertaken by GfK1.
Average age and mileage of used vans increased by four months in Q1 2015 on Q4 2014, but demand remains strong, says Autorola.
Automotive retail managers will be urged to meet new standards and adopt best practices to encourage even higher professional standards in the industry when the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash speaks at this year’s People Conference.
42% of used car buyers do not know who hold legal title on a car that has finance owing on it, according to a recent survey by HPI.
British drivers have voted electric and hybrid cars the best to own, according to the Auto Express Driver Power survey 2015.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced new member benefits; including support for business managers, as well as introducing a comprehensive careers information and advice service.
A record number of UK car buyers are option to reduce their fuel bills by choosing ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), according to research by GO Ultra Low.