Technology
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Acquisitions and deals 30 JunCitNOW Group acquires new software providers Reef and Quik
CitNOW has expanded its international portfolio with the addition of two automotive software providers, Quik and Reef Business Systems.
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Technology 29 JunVolkswagen retailers introduce airport-style digital check-in kiosks
Volkswagen retailers across the UK have introduced Tjekvik's airport-style self-check-in digital kiosks in a bid to facilitate a contactless aftersales service.
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Aftersales 25 JunFixter launches virtual diagnostics service
Online car maintenance provider Fixter has launched a new virtual consultation service that enables car owners to diagnose faults without leaving their house.
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Technology 24 JunCarGurus survey reveals car buyers’ cool reception for autonomous vehicles
Car buyers are keen to embrace safety-focussed semi-autonomous driver aids but cool on the prospect of handing the helm wholly to a self-driving car, according to a CarGurus survey.
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Technology 22 JunBCA using robot technologies to automate processes
British Car Auctions (BCA) is utilising robotic process automation (RPA) to help improve process handling and customer service.
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People News 18 JunEvolution Funding appoints Daniel Reeve as chief technology officer
Evolution Funding hopes to accelerate its plans to lead digital change in automotive finance after appointing Daniel Reeve as chief technology officer.
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Technology 16 Jun
Keyloop and Solace develop live in-car service booking platform
Keyloop has partnered with Solace to develop a prototype in-car service booking platform that links drivers with dealers.
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Supplier News 16 JunThe SUV is June’s most desirable used car, according to Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay has released its June used car desirability index with SUVs remaining the most in demand used car with UK buyers.
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People News 16 JunMotorK appoints Andrea Servo as global chief financial officer
Automotive sales and marketing platform, MotorK has appointed Andrea Servo as its global chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately.
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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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Car Dealer News 9 JunDrive Motor Retail recruits as it goes paperless this summer
AM100 dealer group Drive Motor Retail expects to switch all its dealerships to paperless administration by the end of July.
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Digital marketing 8 JunNo stopping the march of car maker's 'surveillance capitalism'
Motorists have shown uncertainty about the transformation of car makers into tech companies and dealers could be left to explain their franchised partners’ ‘surveillance capitalism’, it has been claimed.
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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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Technology 14 MayStudent's idea to update drivers of workshop progress wins £10k Keyloop prize
A university student's technology concept that would easily help dealers inform customers of their car's progress through service has won the inaugural Keyloop Dealer Tech university automotive technology competition.
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Technology 12 May
Just 29% of motorists want to see self-driving cars on UK roads in 2021
More than two-thirds of motorists disagree with the UK Government’s assertion that self-driving cars should be allowed on UK roads later this year.
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Opinion 10 MaySelf-driving car chaos could ensue from Government ALKS approval, opinion
It’s been a busy couple weeks for those following the development of autonomous cars – or at least the capabilities and regulations that may enable autonomy.
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Digital Marketing 7 May
Car dealers set to be ‘disadvantaged’ by Google consumer privacy update
Car retailers are being urged to refocus their online marketing efforts as Google prepares to update its policies on customer data – removing cookies and making customer behaviour harder to track.
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Supplier News 6 MayASE Automotive Solutions acquired by Canadian software investment firm Valsoft
ASE Automotive Solutions has been acquired by Canadian software investment firm Valsoft.
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Opinion 4 MayMotor dealerships need to plan now for Making Tax Digital, opinion
As we come out of the pandemic and motor retailers start to think about the road ahead, Making Tax Digital (MTD) should definitely be on your agenda.
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Digital Marketing 27 AprNew research highlights motorists’ connected car personal data concerns
New research shared with AM has revealed that 75% of car buyers do not want any kind of monitoring device in their car, despite an acceleration of manufacturer’s efforts to exploit ‘surveillance capitalism’ through connected cars.
