Citroen has launched an online comparison tool which lets customers compare its models against competitors.
Dealer management software provider Pinewood says the arrival of 4G high-speed connectivity – up to seven times faster than the existing 3G service – will allow dealers to offer improved video performance.
It was hailed as a world first. From November 1999 Vauxhall offered six specific models – two each from the Corsa, Astra and Vectra ranges – for sale exclusively online.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has produced an impressive new online resource for careers and academic professionals: HUBcap.
Nissan is offering existing and new Leaf customers a free Chargemaster Home Charging Unit with free installation from British Gas and free access to the POLAR public charging network of 1,500 charging points, until the end of March 2013.
POD Point is offering free home charging units to electric and hybrid vehicle owners in East Anglia, the East and West Midlands.
Experian has revealed a snap shot of the top performing automotive websites and search terms.
Audi is pushing ahead with its Audi Cam service which allows technicians to stream vehicle inspections to customers via the internet before any work takes place.
Dealers can help to improve their natural search ranking on Google by performing monthly healthchecks using free tools and keeping track of the way the search giant continues to change the way it ranks websites.
Volkswagen dealers in the UK will now have access to iPads and a new range of online tools to make sure the buying process stays relevant as the vast majority of car shoppers now start their journey online.
Kia has struck a deal with digital media specialist Amscreen that will give its dealers the ability to ‘personalise’ national advertising campaigns.
Over a quarter (26%) of Britons are complaining more now they can use social media to communicate with companies – but the majority of organisations are not listening.
Mobile compatible websites and the increase use of smart phones and tablets are tripling response rates to customer satisfaction surveys, according to dealer review company JudgeService.
Less than a quarter of motorists will first visit a dealership as part of their research for buying a new car as the internet continues to be the first port of call.
Nissan has reached its social media target to reach one million potential customers and advocates of its electric Leaf with its Big Turn On campaign.
Elektromotive, the electric vehicle (EV) charging point company, has entered into a joint venture with Charge Your Car (North) to create a network of 10,000 pay-as-you-go charging points across the UK.
Kia has expanded its partnership with social commerce company Reevoo after piloting customer reviews on its website and will now be publishing individual dealer reviews.
Germany's Incadea has joined London’s Alternative Investment Market.
Yorkshire car retailer JCT600 has made a five figure investment in rolling out a new mobile specific website in response to a huge increase it has seen in customers researching on smart phones while on the move.
Audi UK has appointed agency TH_NK to perform a strategic review of its digital activity to create a new plan for the next 12 months.
