Technology
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Car Model News 23 SepRenault unveils new Arkana coupe SUV ahead of 2021 UK launch
Renault has revealed images and specification details for its new Arkana coupe SUV, which will reach UK dealerships in September 2021.
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Market Insight 22 Sep63% of UK drivers don’t trust in-car infotainment, survey finds
A survey from Rivervale Leasing has found that 63% of drivers do not trust their infotainment system, despite using them almost daily.
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Digital Marketing 11 SepZerolight powers online sales of record-breaking Lucid Air EV
Zerolight has created what it claims is “the world’s most advanced car-buying journey” to deliver UK sales of the record-breaking Lucid Air – a Tesla rival claiming the world’s longest electric vehicle (EV) range.
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Supplier News 9 SepautoVHC joins CDK International Partner Programme
autoVHC has announced it has joined the CDK International Partner Programme, allowing the aftersales platform to be fully-integrated into the popular car dealer management system.
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Car Dealer News 3 SepCar dealers must help mitigate against 'dangerous distraction' of technology
Car retailers should be compelled to familiarise and educate customers with new in-car technology as part of new responsibilities towards road safety, according to IAM Roadsmart.
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Latest News 28 AugCDK's automotive 'university challenge' offers students £10,000 prize fund
CDK Global is giving students at six UK universities the chance to win a £10,000 prize as part of a new scheme aiming to introduce them to the automotive retail sector.
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Car Dealer News 5 AugWest Way Nissan saves 10,000 hours of 'productive time' with digital aftersales
West Way Nissan believes that its shift to a digital aftersales process during the COVID-19 lockdown period could save it 10,000 hours a year of "productive time".
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Supplier News 31 JulAuto Trader looks to automate car sales journey with AutoConvert acquisition
Auto Trader is targeting further automation of the car sales process following the acquisition of finance, insurance and compliance software platform AutoConvert.
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Market Insight 31 JulA third of car buyers don’t know what a 'hybrid' is, survey finds
A new survey by DesperateSeller.co.uk has revealed that 30.9% of UK consumers, don’t understand what a hybrid car is.
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Car Dealer News 23 JuliVendi-RAPID RTC integration means 'easier lead generation and management' for dealers
A new integration between iVendi and RAPID RTC means 'improved lead generation and management' for dealers.
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Digital Marketing 23 JulKia builds customer relationships with MyKia smartphone app launch
Kia Motors UK has launched the MyKia app to give owners access to new services and tools on their mobile phone.
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Car Manufacturer News 23 JulLotus Cars announces new technology centre in Warwick
Lotus will open a new advanced technology centre and headquarters for its Lotus Engineering consultancy division, as part of a new partnership with WMG.
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Supplier News 17 JulCap HPI warns car dealers about social distancing's increased fraud risk
COVID-19 social distancing measures are putting dealers at a higher risk of fraud in the part-exchange process, according to Cap HPI.
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Technology 15 JulCar dealers gain social distancing assistance from new mobile app
A new smartphone app is helping car dealers manage customers and maintain COVID-19 social distancing regulations via their mobile device.
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Car Dealer News 14 JulVertu Motors to reduce employee headcount by 345 to 'future proof' business
Vertu Motors has taken the decision to cut 345 jobs as it looks to future proof its operations through increased automation in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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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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Manufacturer 5 JunCyber attacks on connected cars rise by 99%
Cyber attacks on connected cars have increased by 99% in the last year, according to a new study by Uswitch.
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Manufacturer 27 MayVolvo Car UK drives towards contactless app-based aftersales payments
Volvo Car UK is pushing to deliver a contactless app-based aftersales payment facility for customers as it continues to digitise its franchised car retail network.
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Market Insight 23 AprWill autonomous vehicles always be a pipedream?
Five years ago, almost every manufacturer was making presentations about autonomous vehicles and how they would be on the road by 2020.
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Market Insight 3 AprTechnology is finally tackling car dealers' customer data challenges
The quality of consumer data found within a car retailer's DMS can sometimes be questionable – but there is now a range of ways to guarantee it’s useful.
