autoVHC has announced it has joined the CDK International Partner Programme, allowing the aftersales platform to be fully-integrated into the popular car dealer management system.
Car retailers should be compelled to familiarise and educate customers with new in-car technology as part of new responsibilities towards road safety, according to IAM Roadsmart.
CDK Global is giving students at six UK universities the chance to win a £10,000 prize as part of a new scheme aiming to introduce them to the automotive retail sector.
West Way Nissan believes that its shift to a digital aftersales process during the COVID-19 lockdown period could save it 10,000 hours a year of "productive time".
Auto Trader is targeting further automation of the car sales process following the acquisition of finance, insurance and compliance software platform AutoConvert.
A new survey by DesperateSeller.co.uk has revealed that 30.9% of UK consumers, don’t understand what a hybrid car is.
A new integration between iVendi and RAPID RTC means 'improved lead generation and management' for dealers.
Kia Motors UK has launched the MyKia app to give owners access to new services and tools on their mobile phone.
Lotus will open a new advanced technology centre and headquarters for its Lotus Engineering consultancy division, as part of a new partnership with WMG.
COVID-19 social distancing measures are putting dealers at a higher risk of fraud in the part-exchange process, according to Cap HPI.
A new smartphone app is helping car dealers manage customers and maintain COVID-19 social distancing regulations via their mobile device.
Vertu Motors has taken the decision to cut 345 jobs as it looks to future proof its operations through increased automation in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Analyst David Francis examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recession on car manufacturers' R&D plans
Cyber attacks on connected cars have increased by 99% in the last year, according to a new study by Uswitch.
Volvo Car UK is pushing to deliver a contactless app-based aftersales payment facility for customers as it continues to digitise its franchised car retail network.
Five years ago, almost every manufacturer was making presentations about autonomous vehicles and how they would be on the road by 2020.
The quality of consumer data found within a car retailer's DMS can sometimes be questionable – but there is now a range of ways to guarantee it’s useful.
Auto Trader has launched a new AT Market Insight data tool which claims to utilise “up-to-date” information from the car retail sector to deliver an accurate appraisal of market conditions.
BMW has confirmed it will continue to develop hydrogen powered cars in collaboration with Toyota.
The post-Brexit economic outlook, developments in vehicle autonomy and the impact of the 2035 EV announcement will all be key subjects in the next VRA meeting.
