An increasing number of automotive retailers are looking for online sales and technology to help save on costs and headcount, according to new research.
The way we buy cars has undertaken a fundamental transformation over the last 18 months.
Carwow has reported record levels of orders in March, achieving its highest performance ever during COVID-19 'Lockdown 3'.
The Nissan GB-owned dealer group, West Way, has launched a new online car retail website with artificial intelligence (AI) features.
Digital services, such as online video, are improving aftersales conversions for dealers as consumers increasingly choose to interact with new technology.
Car supermarket group Big Motoring World has sold the same number of cars during the Novermber lockdown as it did in November 2019.
Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching a new online showroom that will give buyers full visibility of stock available across the brand’s dealer network.
Polestar has been highlighted as best-positioned car brand for online sales as part of a new industry scorecard which rates 30 vehicle manufacturers on their e-commerce capabilities.
Vauxhall has introduced a new Augmented Reality (AR) filter that allows Instagram users to see how an all-new Mokka would look parked on their driveway.
Online car marketplace heycar has partnered with Regit and will provide the site with new and used car listings exclusively.
Hyundai has launched a new Live Chat Video service that allow customers to engage with dealers face-to-face without being in a showroom.
Waylands Automotive is now selling cars online after launching its new e-commerce equipped GForces website.
Newly-launched car buying platform YesAuto claims to have launched the UK’s first online, virtual reality auto show – the YesAuto Car Show.
Motorpoint has said its online sales have seen a record month and it expects this part of the business to play an even bigger role in the company’s growth plans.
What Car? has pledged to refund fees for retailers and OEMs using its New Car Buying online sales platform if they are affected by any regional COVID-19 lockdowns from October onwards.
Car buying platform, YesAuto, has launched its online shop and car information hub, to ‘support customers through every stage of the car buying journey’.
Drivvn has entered the UK market as a new online vehicle sales platform aimed at automotive retailers and car manufacturer clients.
Online car marketplace heycar is driving £40m worth of car sales to its dealer partners each month, after one year of trading.
More consumers buy cars online between 11am and 3pm on a Monday than at any other time during the week, according to data from BuyaCar.
Dealers switching to a digital-first sales model in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic should consider taking making part exchanges an offline process if they want to get the best results, says iVendi.
