CarGurus’ 2021 Buyer Insight Report has found that the 63% of car buyers are now open to the idea of buying a vehicle online as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CarGurus will combine its online dealer offerings with that of PistonHeads, following its acquisition of the business in 2019.
CarGurus has followed Auto Trader in waiving its February fees for advertising car dealers following the renewal of COVID-19 lockdown measures across the UK this week.
Growing interest in electric vehicles (EV) suggest that motorists may be gearing up for Government’s anticipated announcement of a 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales.
CarGurus has announced that it will axe car dealers’ online advertising subscription fees during December following the recent reintroduction of COVID-19 lockdown measures.
CarGurus is hosting a virtual auction at its Navigate 2020 conference, to raise money for automotive industry charity Ben.
Pistonheads has delivered an 86% increase in the number of car sales leads it delivers to car dealers since its acquisition by CarGurus.
CarGurus’ second annual free-to-attend Navigate automotive conference will take place virtually on October 26 and 27.
Car dealers are adopting new technology to meet new purchasing demands among car buyers, according to the latest research from CarGurus.
CarGurus has released its latest COVID-19 Sentiment Study, revealing the continued impact of the pandemic on the concerns, habits and hopes of UK car buyers.
CarGurus has announced the integration of WhatsApp to its UK marketplace.
Concerns about personal finances topped the list of challenges for dealership staff in a new CarGurus survey, with 41% of respondents saying they were struggling with financial pressures.
The number one spot in UK car retail sector’s classified advertising space continues to be the key target for Car Gurus – with market leading return on investment (ROI) seen as the catalyst for success.
Online reputation management is an ‘area of opportunity’ for dealers, as a study conducted by CarGuru’s revealed that half of consumers choose a dealer based on online reviews.
The eBay Motors Group has extended its offer of free classified advertising until the easing of COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown measures as CarGurus maintained its 50% discount to car dealers.
A range of smart new digital strategies from different car retailers are driving trade at a tough time.
CarGurus has asserted that its operations in the UK market remain a priority as it prepares to “wind-down” its business in Germany, Spain and Italy amid the challenges presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
CarGurus and Reynolds & Reynolds are helping dealers reduce costs as the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown continues.
More motor retail industry suppliers are pulling out the stops to help their dealer customers as the majority of the UK population is ordered to stay home while the coronavirus threat remains.
CarGurus’ annual ranking of its top-rated car retailers has doubled in size during 2020 as over 15% of operators represented on the platform attracted an average review rating of 4.5-stars or above.
