Technology

Automotive Management is launching a dedicated Dealer AI Week. Our focused initiative for modern motor retailers starts on Monday, September 15, to demystify artificial intelligence technology and showcase its real-world features and benefits in motor retail, both front of house and in the back office.

An investment business focused on global mobility, automotive software-as-a-service, and fintech is now the focus for Peter Vardy, after he sold most of his dealerships last year.

Motors has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered search tool for its Cazoo brand and also expanded into the used van market.

AI-powered vehicle logistics start-up Jigcar has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jon Pollock as commercial director.

Sytner has created a ‘digital twin’ of its Maserati Ascot showroom as part of a new marketing strategy to boost leads and engagement.

Skoda UK is using insights into how its customers feel to shape its 'Human Touch' strategy and foster closer links between the brand, its dealerships and Skoda owners

Tjekvik and CitNOW have expanded their integration to support dealers with improved service efficiency, faster approvals and clearer customer communication.

Former Mon Motors group finance and commercial director Roger Moore has joined Nexbotix to help advise its board on its UK growth strategy.

July's Techwatch round up for UK car dealers includes new developments from Keyloop, iVendi, Autoinfinity and more

Amid the AI buzz, one truth stands out: without solid data foundations and the right internal mindset, AI can’t deliver its full potential. Keyloop's Jacqui Barker explores how retailers can move beyond the hype, overcome integration fears and harness AI as a powerful business co-pilot - not just for insight, but for action.

The 2025 AM Dealer Technology Guide has now been published for UK car dealers, and it is free to view or download here.

Pinewood.AI is rolling out a GPT-powered "digital concierge" for use by its dealership clients across the UK.

Keeping abreast of technology is a vital part of modern automotive retailing as the demands of customers and staff for rapid and efficient fulfilment only increases

Ahead of publication of the 2025 AM Dealer Technology Guide this Thursday, we asked its headline sponsor partners Assurant, Car Care Plan, CitNOW Group, Cox Automotive and Keyloop to share their thoughts on dealer groups’ use of technology.

CitNOW has launched its new Auto360 CRM platform aimed at helping franchised retailers consolidate and simplify their growing technology stacks.

Drivers place greater value on comfort and convenience features than on cutting-edge safety tech, according to online marketplace eBay.

Bumper is flagging a significant change in how customers are paying for vehicle repairs, with a growing number opting to settle bills outside traditional dealership opening hours.

Our monthly Techwatch feature highlights significant developments in motor retail technology for UK dealerships

A new online platform described as “Skyscanner for motor finance” is being launched by iVendi this week.

Driverless taxis are coming to London in a move which could set to reshape urban mobility in the UK.

Pure-play software business Pinewood.AI is to acquire Lithia’s 51% stake in their US joint venture giving it full ownership of the operation.

Volvo Cars has launched its multi-adaptive safety belt, a world-first technology that will debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60 SUV in 2026.

AI-powered business process automation provider Nexbotix has acquired consultancy E-Automation in a bid to deepen its presence in the automotive services sectors.

Keyloop has launched its Keyloop Cloud hosting solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS) developed exclusively for motor retailers

Automotive tech specialist Autofinity has launched a new integration and monitoring solution called Feeds Agent,