online car sales
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Latest News 16 SepSolicitor exploits legal loophole to gain full refund on two Teslas after a year's ownership
A luxury and premium car retailer suffered an estimated £30,000 loss after a London solicitor exploited distance selling regulations to gain full refunds on two Tesla EVs he had owned for over a year.
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News 15 SepImperial Cars trio accelerate Carsa growth with Bradford dealership opening
A trio of directors who previously helped drive Imperial Cars to rapid growth have accelerated the expansion of their Carsa used car retail business with the opening of a new showroom in Bradford.
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Car Dealer News 8 SepCazoo confirms retreat from European used car markets
Cazoo has confirmed that it will retreat from mainland Europe to focus on the UK used car market as part of cost-saving measures expected to deliver net savings of over £100m by end of 2023.
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People News 19 JulCarGurus names Amanda Symonds as its new managing director
Used car buying platform CarGurus has appointed Amanda Symonds as its new UK managing director.
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People News 19 JulCambria marketing chief Ian Godbold eyes ‘new challenge’ away from former PLC
Cambria Automobiles marketing and CRM director Ian Godbold has revealed his intention to pursue a new role as a car retail marketing consultant after announcing his exit from the former PLC.
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Supplier News 18 Jul
iVendi whitepaper helps car dealers meet online consumer expectations
A new iVendi whitepaper is aiming to help car dealers improve their online experience and bridge gap between to retailers Amazon, John Lewis and eBay.
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Manufacturer 30 JunVolvo Car UK takes fleet and business sales direct and online
Volvo Car UK has followed its recent launch of direct-to-consumer online used car sales with the launch of Volvo Fleet and Business Online following a successful pilot scheme.
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Car Dealer News 29 JunPendragon launches CarStore used car sites at 10 Morrisons and Homebase stores
Pendragon has broadened the footprint of its Sell Your Car and Click and Collect used car retail services with the opening of 10 Carstore Direct sites at Morrisons and Homebase stores across the UK.
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Car Dealer News 22 JunCazoo sets aside UK cutbacks to launch online used car retail in Italy
Cazoo has launched its online car retail offering in Italy in a move that completes its expansion into four countries in mainland Europe over the past six months.
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Finance and insurance 14 JunHow is online retail affecting the role of car dealership business managers?
The role of the car dealership’s business manager is evolving – and digitalisation is playing its part in that change.
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Car Dealer News 13 JunCazoo to shed 100 jobs with former SMH Fleet Solutions site closure
Cazoo will begin its UK jobs cuts with the closure of a vehicle preparation centre acquired from SMH Fleet Solutions in September last year.
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Latest News 10 JunAM News Show: Customer data key to making ‘the right offer at the right time’
Motorists should expect a positive return from sharing of their personal data with retailers and manufacturers, Keyloop senior product marketing manager Charlotte Morgan has said.
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Car Dealer News 10 JunCazoo kicks-off marketing cuts with early end to Everton FC shirt sponsorship
Cazoo has kicked-off its plan to cut its marketing costs as part of its bid to save £200 million per year with the loss of its high-profile Premier League shirt sponsorship deal with Everton FC.
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Opinion 10 JunCazoo and Carzam issues suggest not all online car retail is created equal, opinion
It’s been a busy few weeks for headlines covering the demise of Carzam and a £200m cost reduction programme at Cazoo.
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Retailing 9 Jun
Have 'traditional' car retailers disrupted online operators like Cazoo and Carzam?
Has the online used car retail bubble burst or have the UK’s established car retailers’ disrupted disruptors like Cazoo and Carzam with their ability to evolve and adapt to cater for the digital car buyer?
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Manufacturer 8 JunCarwow and Vauxhall extend strategic partnership for H2 2022
Carwow and Vauxhall have further extended their strategic partnership for the remainder of 2022.
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People News 8 JuniVendi creates new business units and appoints country directors
iVendi has created new business units and has appointed new country directors in France and Spain.
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Manufacturer 6 JunFuture Ford dealer standards set to be ‘brutal’, reveals CEO Jim Farley
Ford chief executive Jim Farley has said that future dealer standards will be “brutal” to ensure that the brand has the physical network to outperform its car manufacturing competitors.
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Car Dealer News 6 JunFaltering online car retailers’ performance blamed for Carzam's failure
Carzam founder Peter Waddell has blamed the faltering performance of online-only car retail businesses including Cazoo for the venture’s failure.
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Used Cars 6 JunCarwow credits lengthy new car lead times for soaring used car enquiries
Carwow has seen a 113% increase in the proportion of consumers who place a formal enquiry for a used car after initially searching on the platform for a new car.
