Car dealers could soon gain a much larger geographical footprint as a post COVID-19 lockdown shift to online sales models attract buyers from further afield.
Auto Trader has invested in a multi-million-pound marketing campaign to help re-ignite the car industry when lockdown restrictions lift at the start of June.
Conversion rates are expected to rise as dealerships face strict limits on the number of sales appointments they can handle in a day when showrooms start to reopen from June 1 following the easing of the Coronavirus lockdown.
LSH Auto UK has converted its Manchester Central Mercedes-Benz site into a used car ‘Centre of Excellence’.
Volvo has started accepting orders for its first fully electric car, the XC40 Recharge EV.
Arnold Clark-owned Autoparts UK has implemented strict social-distancing measures throughout its headquarters in Glasgow, after recently reopening its branches.
Car dealers that plan to reopen their showrooms on June 1 must adhere to the UK Government’s recovery strategy guidance and remain ‘COVID-19 Secure’
Euro NCAP has revised its safety testing programme for new cars, which will apply to models launched this year.
All new Volvo cars are now limited to a maximum speed of 112mph, as part of the manufacturer’s commitment to road safety.
Mitsubishi has extended its 10,000 Free Green Miles offer for Outlander PHEV buyers until September.
More than three-quarters of motorists feel that car manufacturers aren’t doing enough to educate them about electric vehicles, according to new research from Regit.cars.
CitNOW has introduced a new live video feature, to enable retailers to have remote face-to-face interactions with customers.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is providing free learning resources to automotive sector apprentices to ensure they continue learning even when furloughed.
CD Auction is re-starting sales across its operations with immediate effect, amid relaxed lockdown measures introduced by the Government earlier this week.
Dealers need to embrace digital solutions in order to provide an efficient means to facilitate unaccompanied test drives, as the auto retail sector reboots.
