Technology
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Opinion 12 MarCan you really sell a car with a chat bot? A guest opinion
The role of technology in the car buying process has been fraught with both opportunities and challenges for a number of years.
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Manufacturer 28 FebBMW and Daimler enter long-term autonomous cars collaboration
BMW and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler have announced plans to embark on a “long-term strategic cooperation” to boost their respective development of autonomous vehicle technology.
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Opinion 26 FebKey-to-key delays accompany approved bodyshops' ADAS struggles, guest opinion
Vehicle manufacturers need to engage in greater levels of ‘calibration collaboration’ to deal with the rectification of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), if they are to assure a swift turnaround of accident repair work and avoid ‘bodyshop backlogs.’
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Digital Marketing 25 FebDealers urged to invest in digital as online sales surge
JudgeService has encouraged dealers to invest in their online platforms, as new research reveals 50.54% of sales for car dealerships come through online referrals.
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Supplier News 8 FebCap HPI and EnquiryMax partnership to manage part-exchange risk
EnquiryMAX and Cap HPI have announced a new data partnership that will help dealers manage pricing risk in the part exchange process.
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Technology 6 FebAutonomous vehicles destined for UK road trials in 2019
Autonomous vehicles could begin trials on UK roads before the end of 2019 after the Government announced that a process is being developed to support the process.
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Supplier News 1 FebKeyless theft is ‘very harsh reality’, warns Tracker
Tracker has warned motorists that 88% of stolen cars in 2018 were removed without the owners keys, confirming that keyless theft is a “harsh reality”.
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Technology 31 JanScottishPower launches ‘cheaper than petrol’ off-peak EV tariff
ScottishPower has launched an exclusive new tariff aimed at EV owners providing discounted electricity rates during off peak hours, which it claims is cheaper than petrol.
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Manufacturer 24 JanVolvo Car UK prepares to launch online car sales platform
Volvo UK is preparing to follow-up online test drive booking trails with Amazon with the launch of its own end-to-end web-based car sales platform.
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Manufacturer 22 JanPeugeot UK tells dealers to ‘be prepared’ for EV future
Peugeot UK managing director David Peel told delegates at the brand’s national dealer conference to “be prepared” for electric vehicles as its makes the transition to an EV model line-up.
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Market Insight 18 JanUK drops out of top 5 in EV preparation index, says LeasePlan
LeasePlan has revealed the UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation, losing its top five position.
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Manufacturer 9 JanVW Group expands e-mobility offering with new EV charging company Elli
The Volkswagen Group has established a new company, Elli, for energy offerings and charging solutions headed by chief executive Thorsten Nicklass.
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Supplier News 9 JanAston Barclay announces Independent Motor Auctions acquisition
Aston Barclay has announced its acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Motor Auctions at an event launching its new Wakefield ‘Mega Centre’ and the latest developments in its digital remarketing platform.
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Technology 7 JanBCA launches new Buyer App to make stock acquisition easier
BCA has launched a new app that will help to streamline the used car buying process to ensure its customers never miss a vehicle.
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Supplier News 4 JanDealerweb relocation and expansion creates 20 new positions
Dealerweb has entered the next phase of its expansion plans with the creation of over 20 new jobs and a relocation to Exeter Science Park.
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Technology 4 JanGForces reveals new ecommerce brand identity and website
GForces has “stepped up its strategy” and responded to dealer demand with a new brand identity and website, focused on ecommerce and digital innovation.
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Opinion 4 JanIntegrated data will drive car dealership customer experience step-change, guest opinion
David Morton, sales and solutions director at Arvato UK & Ireland, explains how car retailers and manufacturers can take advantage of the wealth of data available to them to deliver a seamless and proactive customer experience.
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Car Manufacturer News 2 JanHyundai announces fingerprint unlock and start system
Hyundai will soon offer its customers the option to unlock and start their vehicle using new smart fingerprint technology.
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Digital Marketing 18 DecCar dealers should remind staff that data breaches 'could result in prison term'
Car dealers should remind their staff that a breach of customer data protection legislation could result in a prison term, Dragon 2000 has said.
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Supplier News 17 DecSilver Bullet online car retail platform targets global growth
Peter Vardy-backed Silver Bullet is targeting “market saturation” across the globe with its end-to-end online car retail platform which allows dealers to interact with car buyers around the clock.
