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Car Dealer News 8 SepPorsche top for sales, Lexus top for service, Driver Power research finds
Consumers love Porsche's sales experience the most in the UK, according to Driver Power annual research published by Auto Express today.
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Supplier News 18 MarLockdown lessons, EV success and charity Ben's COVID hit - new AM magazine
The new issue of AM is out now with insights into dealers’ learnings from lockdown, and how they can prepare for an electrified vehicle ramp up as we near the 2030 UK Government target.
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Market Insight 11 SepWill the 70-plate cover the COVID-19 cracks?
Exclusive research of UK car dealer leaders by JudgeService YourPoll found half expect new vehicle sales in September to be lower than normal as job cuts loom.
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Market Insight 14 JulWhere will carmakers' R&D axes fall?
Analyst David Francis examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recession on car manufacturers' R&D plans
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Market Insight 25 OctNFDA shows franchised car dealers’ appeal amid ownership headwinds
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Consumer Attitude Survey has revealed evidence of consumers increased interest in car dealership visits despite warnings that buyers intention is failing.
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Market Insight 24 MayUK needs £1.6bn EV infrastructure investment by 2030, says Deloitte
The UK will need to invest £1.6 billion in electric vehicle charge points during the next decade in a bid to service an estimated seven millions EVs, according to a study by Deloitte.
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Manufacturer 1 MayUK van sales growth almost double that of cars, SMMT finds
Growth in the UK van parc has been almost doubled that of cars since the start of the century as online shopping boosts retailers fortunes, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) research has found.
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Market Insight 1 AprAuto Trader expects 2019 to be pivotal year for electric vehicles
Nearly three quarters of car owners (71%) have said they are now considering an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, up from 25% in September 2017, according to research by Auto Trader.
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Technology 28 Mar
Capgemini research shows AI will drive profitability in automotive
The Capgemini Research Institute has found that just 10% of major automotive companies are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) projects at scale, despite evidence that the technology could add millions to their profits.
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Market Insight 21 DecStrong web presence 'vital', finds new Motors.co.uk research
New research from Motors.co.uk has highlighted the importance of dealers using multiple car search websites.
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Market Insight 26 Sep50% of Europeans consider car ownership as not essential, says ALD
A study commissioned by ALD Automotive revealed 50% of Europeans consider car ownership as not essential.
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Market Insight 6 SepMotor Ombudsmen: new drivers don’t know where to turn
The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 54% of young drivers do not know where to turn when selecting a dealership from which to buy their new car.
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Market Insight 24 AugFranchised dealers ‘better inform customers’ of repair costs
According to the 2017 Auto Express Driver Power survey, franchised dealers better inform customers of repair costs and progress.
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Market Insight 21 AugMotorists aged 18 to 24 most likely to adopt EVs, says AA study
A study conducted by the AA has suggested that drivers aged 18 to 24 are more likely to adopt EV technology – harbouring fewer concerns about range and cost than older motorists.
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Market Insight 6 JulMotorists express doubts about autonomous ambulances
Research has revealed that while 32% would consider buying a self-driving car, 72% of motorists would not feel comfortable being driven to hospital in an autonomous ambulance.
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Car Dealer News 17 MayDealers boost first enquiry sales efficiency by 41%
Car dealers have boosted the number of sales they make upon an initial customer enquiry by 41% during the past year, according to enquiryMAX.
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Market Insight 26 AprFranchised dealers’ labour rates 40% up on independents, reveals motoreasy
A survey of 6,000 garages across the UK has identified that franchised retailers charge an average of 40% more than their independent rivals for an hour's workshop labour.
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Market Insight 11 AprGovernment pledges £109 million to research future transport solutions
The Government has pledged its continued grant support to motorists buying an EV as it announced £109 million of funding for research into autonomous cars and low-emissions transport.
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Aftersales 2 MarRepair costs leave one-in-five driving faulty cars
Nearly one-in-five UK motorists admit to driving their car despite knowing it needs repairs because they can’t afford the bill, according to research carried out by motoreasy.
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Aftersales 12 DecAverage motorist spends £212,904 running 14 cars
Research into motorists’ spending habits has revealed that most will buy 14 cars and spend a total of £212,904 running them during their lifetime.
