Prelini Udayan-Chiechi, EMEA vice president of marketing, Bazaarvoice, shares his view on the value of providing unfiltered, accessible, consumer-driven content
The biggest obstacle car dealers have to overcome is acquiring and inputting accurate and up-to-date data, according to Marketing Delivery managing director Jeremy Evans.
The Vauxhall Insignia was the fastest selling used car in November, according to data collected by Auto Trader.
Activity relating to the VAT treatment of dealer deposits and a possibility some dealers have declared too much VAT has led HMRC to review dealer incentives.
One third of low voltage (LV) feeders, equating to 312,000 circuits across the UK, will not cope with growth in the use of electric vehicles (EVs)
A recent study of UK dealers by CAP found the majority, 46.3%, believe that 2016 will beat 2015 for new car registrations.
Ford, BMW and Audi are the UK's most trusted car brands, according to a survey by Future Thinking
Car part distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP) has opened its 200th branch, located in Manchester, under its rapid expansion plans.
The average value of an ex-fleet car sold at BCA in November was £70 lower than the previous month, while part-exchanges dropped £87.
The new car market looks set to hit a record level in 2015 but dealer profitability certainly doesn’t, warns ASE Global chairman Mike Jones.
HR Owen Bentley dealership staff have been rewarded for their bravery in tackling a thief who police connected with jewellery raids costing more than £150,000.
A new management team is now up and running at the West Way Nissan dealership in Wolverhampton.
Dealer profitability specialist ASE has teamed up with US company AutoAlert as the sole European distributors of their lead generation and retention software.
Pioneering independent garage owner Andy Savva said that his “legacy is in good hands” after selling Brunswick Garage as part of a management buyout.
A new funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking looks set to secure the growth plans of Richard Hardie Ltd.
DS Automobiles’ sponsorship of the ice rink at London’s Westfield shopping centre has been marked with the unveiling of the new DS 4 and DS 4 Crossback models at the winter attraction.
Jeep is expanding on the Black Friday shopping craze by giving customers until December 19 to take advantage of its promotional PCP offering.
SsangYong has added the option of four wheel drive to its range of Tivoli SUVs, with prices for the newcomer starting at £17,100.
The new car market returned to growth in November, after a decline in October – the first in 44 months.
Facial fur was at the heart of a fund-raising drive by staff at a Mitsubishi dealership which supported cancer charities with a Movember challenge.
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at Wessex Garages after the dealer group made a video to bring the seasonal spirit to customers and colleagues.
AM teamed up with Motoring.co.uk to find out how car consumer needs have changed
Volvo plans to take on the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class from 2016 with its S90 executive saloon, which will be packed with technology and luxury.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed mandating new tactics designed to help consumers shop around for insurance.
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly in talks with owners of the Silverstone motorsport complex as it seeks a new home for its sales and marketing teams.
Nissan’s premium sister brand Infiniti has begun production this week of the Q30 executive hatchback at the Japanese group’s assembly plant in Sunderland.
Rupert Pontin says the only way for dealers to examine how they source, present and price their stock is by using as much market intelligence as possible.
Lower CO2 emissions and greater fuel economy have been ushered in by Kia’s new Optima saloon.
Hyundai has opened its second “revolutionary” car retail store as part of a partnership with digital retail specialist Rockar.
A boom in the automotive property market has seen a 30% increase in demand for sites and the highest rate of new build activity since before the recession, it has been claimed.
