Supplier news
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Fleet 10 JulCaasta launches new ‘subscribe and drive’ mobility solution
A new car subscription service claiming to offer a single monthly payment mobility for fleets and private motorists claims that it will help to drive the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
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Latest News 9 JulBen left with £1m funding gap after cancellation of 2020 Ball
Ben has issued an appeal to help plug a £1 million funding gap after it was forced to cancel its annual fund-raising ball as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Supplier News 9 JulCarGurus launches WhatsApp integration to UK marketplace
CarGurus has announced the integration of WhatsApp to its UK marketplace.
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Aftersales 9 JulMotor Ombudsman marks five years of UK dispute resolution
The Motor Ombudsman has introduced a dedicated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) FAQs and tips section on its website to mark the fifth anniversary of the ADR Regulations coming into force.
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Aftersales 8 JulOne-in-10 vehicles emerged from lockdown with ‘dangerous defects’
BookMyGarage has highlighted the post-lockdown aftersales opportunity open to car retailers with research which states that one-in-10 vehicles have emerged from lockdown with ‘dangerous defects’.
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Market Insight 7 JulCar dealers' swift transition to 'new normal' delivers steady recovery
Following a swift transition by car retailers from the COVID-19 lockdown to “the new normal” new car registrations got back on track for UK businesses in June.
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Opinion 7 JulWill McDonalds InstaVolt charge point partnership drive-thru EV attitudes shift?
McDonalds UK has announced far-reaching plans to install rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points at drive-thru restaurants around the country.
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Market Insight 6 JulCar buyers are looking to ‘shop local’, says heycar
Car buyers across the UK are following the national trend of keeping their spending locals, according to insights identified by heycar.
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Opinion 6 JulHow to make car retail's post-lockdown marketing comeback, opinion
COVID-19 has not defeated us, we are coming back. My wife is a professional epidemiologist, and an entrepreneur, and her rage at how this process was handled is a topic for another day.
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Supplier News 2 JulV12 Vehicle Finance and City Auction Group form partnership
V12 Vehicle Finance has secured a partnership with City Auction Group in a bid to provide car dealers with a seamless used vehicle stocking proposition.
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Market Insight 2 JulCar dealers delivered ‘robust sales growth’ in June, says Dealerweb
Car dealers across the UK delivered “robust car sales” growth as the easing of Government lockdown measures unlocked their ability to trade in June.
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Used Cars 1 JulJune's used LCV market makes history with 30-40% values increase
The used van market made history in June as a pent-up demand for vehicles triggered a rise in values of up to 40%, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
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Used Cars 26 JunPost-lockdown trading delivers first June used car values rise since 2009
June delivered its first rise in used car values since 2009 in a two-tier post-lockdown market defined by increased demand for older, cheaper vehicles, according to Cap HPI.
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Supplier News 25 JunSuppliers unite to form ‘Motor Alliance’ for car dealers and OEMs
MotorVise Automotive has partnered with Drive Assured and The Compliance Company to form the Motor Alliance – a new business aiming to drive car dealers’ profitability.
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Opinion 25 JunHow to uphold your business's brand persona post-lockdown, guest opinion
After almost three months of shuttered showrooms, the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions meant car dealers in England were able to reopen their doors from June 1, Northern Ireland June 8 and Wales just this week.
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Supplier News 25 JunAuto Trader vows to repay Government furlough funding in 2020 results
Auto Trader has vowed to repay the funding its accessed through the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in its annual financial results for 2019/20.
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Used Cars 24 JunBCA announces expansion of Online Top Car Sale programme
BCA has announced a new fortnightly programme of online Top Car sales following successful events staged in May and earlier this month (June).
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Supplier News 24 JunIMI finance webinar tackles cash flow challenge for automotive sector
The latest webinar from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is set to address cash flow challenges that businesses are facing due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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Aftersales 22 Jun
Over two million MOTs carried out during COVID-19 lockdown
MOT centres carried out over two million tests during COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown period as many motorists chose not to take advantage of the Government’s six-month exemption.
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Supplier News 22 JunVRA to discuss impact of COVID-19 ‘second wave’ and inoculations at AGM
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is set to debate the potential impact of a “second wave” of the COVID-19 coronavirus and efforts to find an inoculation at its annual general meeting (AGM).
