Supplier news
-
People News 13 OctIMI adds diversity with two new non-executive director appointments
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed BP’s Dr Esther Hills and the Rail Safety Standards Board’s Rachel Leech as new non-executive directors.
-
Opinion 12 OctFive tips to boost paid social media marketing of new and used car sales
With Q4 now upon us, dealers will be looking at ways to close this challenging year as strongly as possible.
-
Supplier News 9 OctAuto Zebra launches to help OEMs sell more new cars online
Auto Zebra has launched in the UK to work with car manufacturers to use data and retail processes to sell more new cars online.
-
Supplier News 8 OctAutoGuard Warranties opens new Belfast office
AutoGuard Warranties has opened it’s second office in Belfast city centre to provide additional support to its network of dealers in Northern Ireland.
-
Used Cars 8 OctConsumer demand drives 11.3% year-to-date rise in used diesel car prices
Demand for used diesel cars has driven average values up by 11.3% to the end of Q3 2020, outstripping increases among any other fuel type, according to Autrola market data.
-
Manufacturer 8 OctFord dealers need £750,000-per-site to solve post-Brexit VAT issue
Ford retailers who are unable to find £750,000-per-dealership site to fund a post-Brexit change to the brand’s VAT invoicing regime could be forced out of business, it has been claimed.
-
Supplier News 7 OctAuto Trader launches RPM online car retailer masterclass hub
Auto Trader has officially launched a Retailer Performance Masterclass (RPM) online hub with the aim of providing advice and support to car retailers through a series of “bite size” best practice tutorials.
-
Supplier News 7 OctManheim announces Marshall 'Mega Week' used car auctions event
Manheim will auction 1,000 used cars across five locations as part of a Marshall Motor Group mega-event running from October 12 to 16.
-
Supplier News 7 OctCooke & Mason rebrand to PIB Insurance Brokers
Cooke & Mason has changed its name to PIB Insurance Brokers as part of a nationwide rebranding programme aiming to simplify the business offering.
-
Market Insight 6 OctCar dealers delivered positive £28,000 profitability ‘swing’ in August
The average UK car retailer delivered a £28,000 year-on-year swing to profitability in August to ensure “a profitable 2020 seems very much in reach for the average retailer”, according to ASE.
-
Used Cars 6 OctSeptember delivered 10-day boost to dealers' used car stock turn
Used car retailers saw their stock turn accelerate by 10 days in September as average advertised prices rose by 1.8%, eBay Motors has reported.
-
Finance 5 OctFCA’s SM&CR deadline extension must not bring complacency about compliance
Car retailers have been urged not to not put their preparations to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Senior Manager Certification Regime (SM&CR) “on the back burner” as a result of the recent deadline extension.
-
People News 5 OctMotorVise appoints Nick Coyle as sales director
MotorVise has appointed former Sytner and SG Petch dealer principal and Mercedes market area director for Rybrook, Nick Coyle, as its new sales director.
-
People News 5 OctMark Tasker appointed aftersales programmes manager at MFG
MFG has appointed associate partner Mark Tasker as its new aftersales programmes manager.
-
Used Cars 2 OctUsed car prices see record 7.6% increase in September, says Auto Trader
Average retail used car prices on Auto Trader recorded the largest ever monthly price increase in September - increasing by 7.6% to £13,829.
-
Digital Marketing 2 OctSky Media announces TV partnership with heycar featuring Jamie Redknapp
Ex-Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Redknapp features in a series of heycar TV adverts in a marketing campaign launched in partnership with Sky Media.
-
Supplier News 2 OctASE Automotive Solutions secures global JLR consultancy agreement
ASE Automotive Solutions has secured its largest international agreement with Jaguar Land Rover.
-
Finance 1 OctDealer lending panels need to be fit for COVID-19 car market, says Startline
Dealers need to be considering their lending panels to ensure they are fit for the COVID-19 coronavirus era used car market, says Startline Motor Finance.
-
Market Insight 1 Oct
Cleanliness now car buyers' top consideration due to COVID-19
Evidence of a thorough car sanitisation process continues to deliver a key confidence boost for car buyers in the COVID-19 crisis, according to a survey by eBay Motors.
-
Aftersales 30 SepAllianz Partners drove FCA dealers’ warranty work in COVID-19 lockdown
A new partnership between Allianz Partners and the FCA Group helped to drive warranty work to Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep dealers across the UK during COVID-19 lockdown, it has been claimed.
