Despite our changing habits as consumers, as we embrace digital channels, many of us still want to experience a face-to-face interaction for that moment when we sign on the dotted line for a new car.
Record UK inflation was accompanied by a further 29% year-on-year rise in used car values during January, according to data published by Auto Trader.
A broader range of aftersales sector reports has been launched by epyx in a bid to boost car retailers’ service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
A 127% surge in vehicle test drives during January suggests that demand remains buoyant and car buyers are “willing to wait for what they want”, according to iTrackLEADS.
Regit has acted on its assertion that motorists need more education on electric and hybrid vehicles with the launch of an EV hub on its all-new Digital Garage.
Lee Fox has joined Cox Automotive as the new managing director for Cox Automotive Vehicle Solutions to help strengthen its senior leadership team in Europe.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to launch GarageSafe to establish and maintain access to security level vehicle information for independent garages.
Warranty provider, WMS Group has appointed Robin Cundell as its new UK finance director.
Vauxhall will work with its dealers to advise customers on the process of offering their home charging points for use as part of a community charging network.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested following a late-night vandalism spree which resulted in damage to every car at WeBuyAnyCar’s Swindon depot.
Accident Repair Group Alton Cars Ltd has been acquired in a Management Buyout (MBO) which secures a succession plan for founder Tony Parish.
Used car buyers have been told they must “get used to a significantly older profile of vehicle” as supply shortages look set to continue into 2023.
Putting people first holds the key to success with the car retail agency model.
More than one-in-five nearly new used cars advertised via Auto Trader are now priced above their brand-new equivalents after a further 31.3% year-on-year rise in values during January.
Bumper has expanded its executive team with four new appointments to prepare for the next stage of its growth in automotive payments.
Cox Automotive has launched a new global mobility division that will aim to harness its knowhow in fleet logistics, vehicle lifecycle management and electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Insurance and warranty firm Opteven Group is restructuring its UK business including WMS Group.
Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Marriot Motor Group has formed a new partnership with iStoreDOCS to help boost data security it provides to customers.
Vendigital has achieved a top-20 ranking in the Financial Times Leading UK Management Consultants special report, for the third year running.
