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.
Car retailers have been categorised among a Government-issued list of retail providers who can provide a click and collect sales process during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has partnered with Auto Trader to enable all Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) retailers to display their EVA badge of approval on their adverts on Auto Trader’s marketplace.
Motorway has re-started its daily online auctions alongside free trials of a “contactless” car transportation service as car retailers look towards stocking their dealerships ahead of an easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
New car sales are going to change as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic... But not how you might think.
VAutoStock is offering free use of its now stand-alone part-exchange vehicle appraisal tool which allows car dealers to value customers’ cars from a distance during COVID-19 lockdown.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ UK head of marketing, Sarah Cox, has been appointed as head of marketing for the German brand’s car operations as it launches into a new era of electric vehicles (EV).
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is promoting its online retail platform as a safe sales solution during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a year after its initial roll-out.
Volvo Car UK managing director Kristian Elvefors has said that his retail network is “in pole position” for the safe return to work following the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Three-quarters (76%) of car buyers are concerned about returning to car showrooms when the Coronavirus lockdown is lifted.
Mitsubishi has reduced the required deposit on its Buy Online sales portal to £99 and now offers free delivery for all cars sold online.
Devonshire Motors has launched a “DM Stay Safe” initiative to reassure customers and employees of stringent efforts being made to sanitise its cars and showroom premises amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Planning for a car retail group’s recovery from the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown has been likened to “starting a completely new business with your hands tied behind your back.”
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.
Much of the car retail conversation through the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown period has focused on online selling.
Car buyers are embracing online self-service car finance during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown period, according to Evolution funding.
Following clarification on car dealers ability to trade in the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown Cazana's director of insight, Rupert Pontin, asks whether 2020 used car demand could actually be higher than 2019.
AM is urging retailers to share their experience of trading during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and their hopes for a recovery once current restrictions are eased.
As the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown continues, car dealers are taking varying approaches to their online marketing as most make efforts to prioritise online marketing in preparation for a new kind of 'normal'.
Analysis of online activity over the last seven days indicate a potential rebound for the car retail market.
