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Manufacturer 20 AprVolvo resumes Test Drive+ service
Volvo has restarted its Test Drive+ service, which allows buyers to book test drives electronically.
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Market Insight 16 FebMotor Ombudsman survey finds 62% of car buyers want showroom visit
A Motor Ombudsman survey of 1,873 motorists has found that 62% would want to visit a car showroom in person before buying a new car.
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Digital Marketing 4 FebMore than a third of car buyers remain undeterred by COVID-19 lockdown
More than a third of car buyers have recorded their intention to “buy a new car as soon as possible”, despite the current COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ restrictions.
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Car Dealer News 22 OctVauxhall introduces 48-hour test drive programme on Corsa-e
Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e hatchback at its franchised car dealerships across the UK.
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Digital Marketing 9 SepJust 5% of car buyers happy to buy online, What Car? poll reveals
Just 5.3% of car buyers would be happy to buy their new vehicle entirely online, according to the results of a poll conducted by What Car?.
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Manufacturer 7 AugPolestar 2 EV 18-day test drive tour ‘fully booked’ in 8 hours
An 18-day Polestar 2 customer test drive tour was ‘fully booked’ in eight hours as the Geely-owned performance electric vehicle (EV) brand continues to gain traction without a physical retail presence in the UK.
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Car Dealer News 15 MayDigital solutions vital to provide unaccompanied test drives, says AX
Dealers need to embrace digital solutions in order to provide an efficient means to facilitate unaccompanied test drives, as the auto retail sector reboots.
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Market Insight 11 NovBrands websites fail to win test-drives for dealer networks
Manufacturers’ websites need to do more to turn car searchers into test-drivers and to support their dealer networks.
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Manufacturer 1 JulVolvo gives buyers more flexibility with Test Drive+ scheme
Volvo has launched a new test drive offer, allowing customers to pre-book demonstrator vehicles online and have them delivered to a suitable location.
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Manufacturer 25 JunMercedes-Benz reveals 48-hour test drive across range
Customers considering a new Mercedes-Benz can now experience a 48-hour test drive, allowing potential buyers to experience a car in the real world.
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Latest News 19 JunCarGurus reveals 10 most bizarre things taken on a test drive
Used car dealers told CarGurus that they have come face-to-face with snakes, parrots and a rifle on test drives in a survey to determine the most bizarre things car buyers brought along for the ride.
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Manufacturer 7 JunVolkswagen launches 48-hour e-Golf test drives
Volkswagen has launched 48-hour test drives for prospective e-Golf buyers alongside a television advertising campaign to promote the adoption of its electric vehicles (EVs).
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Manufacturer 8 MayVolvo S60 test drive event celebrates transformed model range
Volvo Car UK is preparing to host a test drive event across its entire retail network as part of a celebration of the recently completed transformation of its entire model range.
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Car Manufacturer News 3 MayLexus launches new test drive promise
Lexus dealers will be offering a higher level of customer service to prospective buyers following the launch of a new test drive promise.
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Car Dealer News 21 SepHendy Group Tunbridge Wells begins Mazda MyWay roll-out
Hendy Group’s Mazda Tunbridge Wells dealership has become the manufacturer’s first franchised site to introduce its MyWay remote test drive offering ahead of a wider national roll-out.
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Used Cars 22 AugCitNOW reveals 10 features sales executives should promote
CitNOW has highlighted the key car features which consumers love as part of a list of the nation’s favourite hidden car features - Volkswagen Golf GTI golf ball gear knob coming out on top.
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Manufacturer 20 AugRenault offers £500 discount for test drive customers
Renault has announced that it will offer an additional new car sales incentive of £500 for customers keen to get behind the wheel of a Twingo, Clio, Mégane, Captur, Kadjar, Koleos, Scénic or Grand Scénic.
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Car Dealer News 3 AugRedhill Honda hosts fourth annual S2000 open day
Redhill Honda welcomed S2000 owners for its fourth annual open day on July 28 at its dealership on Brighton Road.
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Manufacturer 11 JulJaguar demonstrates benefits of new I-PACE EV via new smartphone app
Jaguar is giving would-be EV owners a chance to sample the everyday savings offered after ditching petrol or diesel with its new journey-tracking Go I-PACE smartphone app.
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Manufacturer 20 JunDS offers test drives from home for new 7 Crossback
DS is offering test drives from home for customers interested in its new 7 Crossback SUV.
