Following the cinch platform's re-launch as an online car retail rival to the likes of Cazoo and carzam, AM Magazine's Tom Sharpe sat down with retail director, Jason Cranswick, to learn more about its new direction.
As part of AM's regular '10 minutes with...' automotive retail supplier interview series, Tom Seymour, discussed 2020's rapid shift towards online car retail and what the future might hold with Silver Bullet managing director, Cameron Wade.
BCA has been met with a backlash from car dealers following its decision to relaunch its cinch marketing platform as an online car retailer perceived to be in direct competition with its traditional remarketing customers.
Drover chief executive speaks to Automotive Management (AM) about the growth potential of car subscription services following COVID-19 and why it needs to forge relationships with more car retailers to satisfy demand.
AM interviews Adele Feeney, managing director of Reynolds and Reynolds UK, and finds out that the DMS provider is expanding with commercial vehicle dealers and driving efficiencies for its customers.
Glen Demetrioff, president and chief executive of RAPID RTC, tells AM about the risks of remote enquiry management and the consumer's desire for immediacy and expertise.
Just as car dealers have had to adapt to responsible retailing standards, with PPE, limits on customers and virtual meetings, so automotive industry suppliers have had to play their part.
Before the lockdown, many of the UK’s largest motor auction and remarketing companies were enjoying successes in signing deals. Now, as the sector gears up to return to normal, they are well placed to support the recovery.
AM catches up with Tom Leathes to look back on the last year
MFG Group chief executive Declan Gaule speaks to AM's Tom Seymour about the company's developments for 2020
Relationships between franchised car retailers and their manufacturer partners show signs of strain due to shrinking margins, if conversations at the AM Awards 2020 round table meeting are anything to go by.
10 minutes with... Matt Moakes, chief executive at Heycar.
The motor industry may have dipped a toe in the online retail pool, but Zoople and LoveFilm founder Alex Chesterman has just leaped in head-first with his latest project - car retail platform Cazoo.
Neil Gilligan, Indicata’s national business development manager, explains how its data-led ‘whole market view’ can benefit motor retailers and manufacturers
Combustion engine vehicles will be around for a long time yet. But oil suppliers are actively seeking ways to spread their influence and develop relationships
As technology becomes more sophisticated, the quality of enquiry follow-ups needs to improve in tandem
Research shows 40% of those with a service plan return to buy again
As more consumers go online to research their vehicles, a good digital name has never been more important for car dealers and manufacturers
Competition to supply valuation information is hot and the savvy car retailer can only benefit
As online retailing gains traction among consumers, it’s an area that needs a strong offering from retailers
Quality senior staff are like top footballers in salary terms – they are worth ‘whatever it takes’
Automotive digital marketing companies provide their latest updates, product releases and contract wins
Paint and fabric protection suppliers are coming up with new products, packaging and promotional ideas to boost sales
Autotech Recruit managing director Gavin White explains how its temporary contractors help ease technician shortages and why it is moving into longer-term recruitment
New online technologies plus partnerships and collaborations are helping to smooth the sales journey for high-intent car buyers
