Car retailers’ need to better cater for women was brought into focus by a Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders report, which showed female car ownership has risen by 21% in a decade.
Rockar MD Martin Sewell will discuss the omni-channel car retail business's “way forward” after landmark partnerships with Next and Ford at AM DigiTech on April 17.
Cooper Solutions has invested in “technical expertise” by appointing Gayan Thilakarathna as software developer.
Manufacturers are being urged to “learn from past mistakes” in order to capitalise on the anticipated surge of EV sales.
IVendi has invested more than £3m in a tracking tool, “event store” which will provide a full audit and log of consumer actions online.
AM100 dealer groups supplying Lex Autolease are rolling out the installation of new software to handle all its vehicle delivery and collection operations.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has launched an online portal allowing dealers to quote multiple finance products in tandem with its website.
Shaun Harris, sales director at Codeweavers has urged that dealers demand a better approach to technology as re-keying data proves costly.
The full line-up of speakers at April’s DigiTech tackling the digital and technological challenges facing automotive retailers, has been confirmed.
The roll-out of standard-fit keyless entry systems on Ford Fiestas has been blamed for a rise in thefts of Britain’s best-selling car by thieves who can exploit the technology.
A partnership between Shell and ITM Power has resulted in the opening of the UK’s first hydrogen filling station to share a forecourt with petrol and diesel fuel pumps.
EV drivers travelling on the M25 will have access to 70 rapid chargers in the surrounding area as Chargemaster further expands its Polar electric vehicle charge point network.
BCA has announced the trial of a new mobile buyer app following feedback from its customer base, so customers “never miss an opportunity”.
Barclays Partner Finance will launch a new portal enabling electronic signatures at AM’s DigiTech Conference.
CitNOW has revealed new categories and sponsors for its 2018 Video Awards, celebrating the best use of video technology in the industry.
Cap HPI has struck-up a new partnership with online classifieds specialist Shpock after the business established its own online automotive marketplace.
MotoNovo Finance has celebrated a 94.5-out-of-100 rating average from almost 290,000 car buyers who have rated its funding product.
Cap HPI has responded to dealer demand for accurate specification data for part exchange processes with its Spec Check product.
Following the release of its Gender Pay Gap Report, Auto Trader has pledged its commitment to attracting women to higher paid technology roles.
Motors.co.uk has redesigned its website with enhancements to its user experience designed to increase onsite conversion.
