Used car advertising platforms Gumtree and Motors.co.uk are being offered for sale after Norwegian online advertising business Adevinta completed the acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group.
Heycar has announced that it will be the official sponsor of this year’s Roland Garros coverage on ITV as rival Gumtree launches its own cross-platform marketing push.
The eBay Motors Group has said that it will be offering COVID-hit car dealers free classified advertising across Gumtree Motors, eBay Motors and Motors.co.uk platforms throughout February.
eBay Motors Group will provide car dealers with free advertising in December as part of support measures designed to assist businesses during England’s COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 2’ period.
Used car retailers saw their stock turn accelerate by 10 days in September as average advertised prices rose by 1.8%, eBay Motors has reported.
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.
The AA, eBay Motor Group and JudgeService are among the latest suppliers to cut fees and offer free services in a bid to help the car retail sector through the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
AM looks at the explosion in different online automotive offerings available in the UK and explores how this very crowded marketplace is affecting retailers.
eBay has completed the acquisition of Cox Automotive’s Motors.co.uk online used car classified business following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) earlier this week.
eBay has announced its intention to by Motors.co.uk from Cox Automotive and join the platform with its Gumtree online classified site to strengthen its online car sales offering.
Amid news of a 10% UK showroom sales decrease since 2010, a Servicing Stop survey has revealed 64% of motorists are likely to buy their new or used car online.
Gumtree and eBay will operate as one business after merging to offer car retailers exposure across two platforms when listing vehicles for sale.
Classified site Gumtree has appointed Richard Nott as head of verticals, and John Daniell as commercial strategy manager.
Classifieds business Gumtree Motors is relaunching its website and introducing new packages designed to help franchised dealers stand out in its listings.
