Technology
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Supplier News 2 MarVRA’s focus on post-Brexit outlook, autonomy and 2035 EV impact
The post-Brexit economic outlook, developments in vehicle autonomy and the impact of the 2035 EV announcement will all be key subjects in the next VRA meeting.
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Digital Marketing 25 FebConsumer-facing Mercedes-Benz 'online car showroom' app goes live
Mercedes-Benz has created an online app to help car buyers locate both new and used vehicle that are currently in stock and available to buy in the UK.
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Digital Marketing 25 FebRolls-Royce launches ‘most exclusive Members’ Club in the world’
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is serving up experiences including backstage access to the Grammys and Academy Awards and exclusive access to the Olympics and Wimbledon as part of Whisper - the ‘most exclusive Members’ Club in the world’.
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Car Dealer News 25 FebGlyn Hopkin invests £1m in flagship FCA Group VR concept store
Glyn Hopkin has invested over £1 million in a new flagship retail store which incorporates virtual reality (VR) to handle sales for FCA Group brands Fiat, Abarth, Jeep and Alfa Romeo under one roof.
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Market Insight 14 FebOEMs driving aggressive EV strategy as shared mobility takes back seat
Car manufacturers' focus on electrification strategies has become so important in 2020 that areas around digitalisation and mobility services are being scaled back, according to Frost and Sullivan.
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Supplier News 13 FebVRA warns of potential EV ‘charging crisis’ for remarketing companies
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has warned of a potential “charging crisis” for remarketing companies as electric vehicles (EV) start to enter the used market in greater volumes.
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Opinion 7 FebConnected cars will trigger evolution of car ownership, guest opinion
The internet has changed the way we act as consumers with digitally delivered convenience becoming a game-changer in how we expect products and services to be supplied.
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Manufacturer 4 FebVolkswagen and Hermes trial car boot parcel delivery service
Volkswagen has partnered with Hermes to trial a delivery parcel service which gives its couriers access to vehicles in order to deliver directly to customers’ car boots.
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Manufacturer 30 JanIncreased supply to ‘cut delivery times’ of Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai Motor UK has claimed that it will significantly ramp-up the availability of its Kona Electric EV in order to cut delivery times.
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Technology 23 JanRenault to trial electrified roads which charge EVs on-the-move
Roads which use contactless induction technology to charge electric vehicles (EV) on-the-move are part of a two-year Groupe Renault project to trial a series of innovative charging solutions.
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Market Insight 21 JanGovernment’s EV charge point improvements a ‘positive move’
Government’s decision to double its funding of residential, on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points to £10 million next year has been hailed as “a positive move” by the NFDA.
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Technology 8 JanSony reveals its ‘great secret’ in Vision-S EV
Sony has unveiled what has been described as “a great secret” in the form of its Vision-S electric vehicle (EV) launched at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) this week.
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Car Manufacturer News 7 JanNew Renault tech links cars with homes
Renault is developing a new connectivity service that will link its cars with smart-home devices, allowing owners to control objects in their home from their car.
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Supplier News 2 DecCitNOW Awards 2019 shortlists car retail sector's on-screen stars
On-screen stars from across the car retailer sector have been shortlisted for CitNOW’s 2019 Video Awards.
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Manufacturer 19 NovNew DS Automobiles retailers can join premium franchise for £150k
Prospective DS Automobiles retailers in the UK are now able to join the French premium brand’s franchise for “as little as £150,000” following a change in its corporate identity (CI) demands.
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Car Dealer News 5 NovJardine begins NFDA Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation drive
Two Jardine Motors Group dealerships have celebrated becoming the group’s first Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accredited businesses under the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) scheme.
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Opinion 4 NovJardine Motors Group is driving the digital journey, guest opinion
Jardine Motors Group has been on a journey that has seen the group implement systems that allow retailers operating across a multiplicity of brands, locations and customer segments to gain a holistic view of their customers and use data in a smarter, more proactive manner.
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Technology 4 NovBentley launches augmented reality app for new Flying Spur
Bentley Motors has announced that it will be using augmented reality to demonstrate its new Flying Spur model to showroom guests.
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Aftersales 25 OctThatcham Research launches IMI-accredited ADAS repair course
Thatcham Research has continued its commitment to improving road safety through the promotion of properly functioning ADAS on vehicles with the launch of a new repair course accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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Aftersales 24 OctIMI TechSafe EV standards gain Government endorsement
The Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) TechSafe standards for car technicians working with electric vehicles (EV) have been officially endorsed by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
