online car buying
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Used Cars 24 MarTwice as many people buy a car ‘unseen’ since pandemic
The number of car buyers who have bought a used car without seeing it first has doubled since the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Market Insight 22 MarBuyers head back to showrooms as appetite for buying online declines
The number of people planning to buy their next car entirely online has fallen to just 4% in recent weeks, as buying habits shift back towards the traditional showroom model.
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Digital Marketing 13 FebDrivvn to sell £1bn worth of cars online in 2023
Growing demand for online car buying is boosting revenues for Drivvn, which plans to achieve car sales worth £1 billlon this year.
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Car Dealer News 27 JanVanaways moves to new HQ as online van sales soar
Vanaways has moved to a new office complex to support its growing headcount.
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Market Insight 21 Nov70% of buyers want to view their next car at a dealership, finds eBay Motors
The majority of car buyers still prefer the full in-person dealership experience, according to new research by eBay Motors.
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Car Dealer News 22 JulSnows launches 'Snows Direct' online leasing platform
Snows Motor Group has announced the launch of its online leasing platform Snows Direct, adding to its existing online purchasing and maintenance platforms.
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Supplier News 1 JulMotors.co.uk launches multimedia radio and outdoor brand campaign
Motors.co.uk has launched a multimedia radio and outdoor marketing campaign to help support its car retailing partners across the UK.
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Manufacturer 26 MayJLR re-launches online buying, subscription and rental propositions
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched a new dedicated website to combine its online purchase, subscription and rental services into one place.
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Digital Marketing 24 MarPolestar threatens Tesla’s lead in online new car sales
Polestar is catching up with Tesla in a global ranking of car makers’ online sales performances.
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Market Insight 9 MarOnline car buyers expect dealers to make a higher profit
Online-only buyers expect car dealers to make a higher share of profit, than those buying direct through showrooms according to a new What Car? survey.
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Market Insight 23 FebDriverama launches online used car sales platform in Germany
Driverama has started selling used cars online in Germany, a year after it established a car buying service in the region.
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Digital Marketing 21 DecAuto Trader to launch 'buy online' marketing campaign on Christmas day
Auto Trader will promote online car buying services with a brand-new marketing campaign launching on Christmas Day.
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Car Dealer News 16 DecLookers joins stocking race with ‘click and sell’ used car buying platform
Lookers has boosted its fleet of vehicle delivery and collection vans alongside the launch of a new ‘click and sell’ online used car buying platform aimed at sourcing used car stock from private sellers.
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Car Dealer News 7 DecOne-third of car buyers prefer visiting local dealerships
In-market car buyers are increasingly likely to choose dealers because they are local, according to Judgservice.
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Acquisitions and deals 17 NovCazoo acquires Spanish subscription firm Swipcar
Cazoo has acquired Swipcar, a Spanish digital car subscription business.
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Market Insight 6 OctMajority of used car buyers still want to talk to dealers
Almost two thirds of used car buyers expect to buy a used car in a showroom and talk to dealers face-to-face, a new study has found.
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Digital Marketing 29 Sep
Prestige carmaker websites drive dealer referrals
Dealers that sell cars from prestige brands are more likely to get referrals from car maker websites, according to JudgeService.
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Used Cars 7 SepCarShop to open second Express store in Leighton Buzzard
Sytner Group's CarShop used car division will open its second Express store in Leighton Buzzard following the successful launch of the first site in Leicester earlier this year.
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Used Cars 18 AugAuto Trader launches part exchange cash incentive
Auto Trader has launched a new incentive to encourage car buyers using its platform to part exchange their existing vehicle.
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Manufacturer 18 AugMotorfinity partners with Ford to offer discounts to frontline workers
Specialist online car retail broker Motorfinity has partnered with Ford to offer discounts on its new vehicles to frontline workers.
