Supplier news
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Opinion 15 JunCOVID-19 cements VR's role in removing car buyers' consideration blind spots, opinion
It’s nearly 450 days since dealerships were able to open their doors without the threat of Covid-19 causing ambiguity and confusion.
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Supplier News 14 JunInvestors pump an extra £48m into Motorway used car stocking portal
The Motorway used car stocking portal has raised an additional £48 million in a funding round led by Deliveroo, Etsy and Dropbox backer Index Ventures.
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Car Dealer News 14 JunConstellation accelerates growth of cinch with £80m Rockingham Motor Speedway acquisition
Constellation Automotive Group will expand the used car stocking and preparation capacity for BCA and cinch following the £80 million acquisition of Rockingham Motor Speedway.
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Digital Marketing 11 JunCitroën UK harnesses power of Gogglebox in new TV advertising campaign
Citroën UK has partnered with Channel 4’s hit TV series Gogglebox as CarGurus looks to drive confidence among car buyers in two new televised advertising campaigns.
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Supplier News 10 JunReynolds and Reynolds acquires customer contact specialist Gubagoo
Reynolds and Reynolds has completed the acquisition of car retail customer contact specialist Gubagoo to drive forward the development of its Reynolds Retail Anywhere platform.
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Supplier News 10 Jun5 minutes with... Keyloop chief executive Tom Kilroy
In the latest in Automotive Management's (AM) 'Minutes With...' series of automotive retail supplier features, news and features editor Tom Sharpe caught-up with Keyloop chief executive Tom Kilroy.
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Supplier News 10 JunCOVID impact sees Auto Trader profits decline 38% in 2020/21
Auto Trader suffered a 29% decline in revenues and 38% reduction in operating profit as it acted to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its car retail customers, its 2020 annual financial results have revealed.
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Finance 9 JunCodeweavers and Experian in car finance tie-up
Car dealership customers will be able to look at financing options without affecting their credit score due to a new partnership between Experian and Codeweavers.
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Supplier News 8 JunRAC Electric Vehicle Warranty debuted by EV-focused Sussex car dealer
The Assurant-designed RAC Electric Vehicle Warranty has made its UK debut with its introduction by Sussex-based independent car dealer Andrew Shipp Motors.
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Aftersales 4 JunActivate Accident Repair opens Warrington centre
Activate Accident Repair has opened its fourth body shop as part of its £15 million expansion plan.
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People News 2 JunSam Watkins appointed sales director of Cox Automotive Europe
Cox Automotive Europe has created a new sales director role as part of a move to strengthen its senior leadership team working with customers.
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People News 28 MayCox Automotive COO Pete Bell sets pace in 100 for £100 charity challenge
Cox Automotive Europe chief executive Pete Bell covered 100 miles on his bike as he lapped Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground as part of a ‘100 for £100’ charity challenge.
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Supplier News 28 MayAston Barclay ranks UK's top 25 most desirable used cars
Aston Barclay has ranked the UK’s 25 most desirable used cars to showcase the capabilities of its new desirability index.
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Used Cars 28 MaySoaring wholesale used car prices ‘not recoverable’ at point of sale
Soaring wholesale used car prices are “not recoverable” through retail price rises, creating an environment of ever-shrinking margins.
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Aftersales 28 MayBumper secures £10m credit facility as it targets further expansion
Bumper, formerly Auto Service Finance, has secured a £10m flexible working capital facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.
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Digital Marketing 27 MayHeycar sponsors Roland Garros on ITV as Gumtree launches TV ad campaign
Heycar has announced that it will be the official sponsor of this year’s Roland Garros coverage on ITV as rival Gumtree launches its own cross-platform marketing push.
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Market Insight 27 MayUnprecedented used car demand drives 6.7% May value increase
Used car prices have risen by 6.7% during May as “amazingly strong” demand resulted in “unprecedented times” for the sector.
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Supplier News 26 MayCazana rolls out rebrand and new website amid ‘global expansion’ plan
Car retail valuations and insight specialist Cazana has rolled-out a rebranded logo and new website as part of its drive towards “global expansion”.
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Supplier News 25 MayFormer Vines Group duo launch JustGoEV used car portal in GForces partnership
A pair of former Vines Group colleagues have partnered with GForces to launch a dedicated used electric vehicle (EV) marketing platform called JustGoEV.
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News 25 MayMotorpoint ranked as automotive sector’s Top Company to Work for
Motorpoint has emerged as the UK’s best automotive business for employees in Best Companies’ annual Top 100 Company to Work for in the UK awards rankings.
