Nearly three quarters of car owners (71%) have said they are now considering an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, up from 25% in September 2017, according to research by Auto Trader.
The Capgemini Research Institute has found that just 10% of major automotive companies are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) projects at scale, despite evidence that the technology could add millions to their profits.
The move towards an electric vehicle (EV) future is gathering pace might be led by automotive manufacturers but it presents car dealerships with range of revenue-driving opportunities.
Dragon2000 has warned dealers and their customers against being targeted with phishing and email scams as problems increase.
Volvo Cars has introduced a direct consumer business arm as part of an executive restructure designed reshape “what a car is, how people expect to be transported and how they interact with a car”.
The role of technology in the car buying process has been fraught with both opportunities and challenges for a number of years.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler have announced plans to embark on a “long-term strategic cooperation” to boost their respective development of autonomous vehicle technology.
Vehicle manufacturers need to engage in greater levels of ‘calibration collaboration’ to deal with the rectification of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), if they are to assure a swift turnaround of accident repair work and avoid ‘bodyshop backlogs.’
JudgeService has encouraged dealers to invest in their online platforms, as new research reveals 50.54% of sales for car dealerships come through online referrals.
EnquiryMAX and Cap HPI have announced a new data partnership that will help dealers manage pricing risk in the part exchange process.
Autonomous vehicles could begin trials on UK roads before the end of 2019 after the Government announced that a process is being developed to support the process.
Tracker has warned motorists that 88% of stolen cars in 2018 were removed without the owners keys, confirming that keyless theft is a “harsh reality”.
ScottishPower has launched an exclusive new tariff aimed at EV owners providing discounted electricity rates during off peak hours, which it claims is cheaper than petrol.
Volvo UK is preparing to follow-up online test drive booking trails with Amazon with the launch of its own end-to-end web-based car sales platform.
Peugeot UK managing director David Peel told delegates at the brand’s national dealer conference to “be prepared” for electric vehicles as its makes the transition to an EV model line-up.
LeasePlan has revealed the UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation, losing its top five position.
The Volkswagen Group has established a new company, Elli, for energy offerings and charging solutions headed by chief executive Thorsten Nicklass.
Aston Barclay has announced its acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Motor Auctions at an event launching its new Wakefield ‘Mega Centre’ and the latest developments in its digital remarketing platform.
BCA has launched a new app that will help to streamline the used car buying process to ensure its customers never miss a vehicle.
Dealerweb has entered the next phase of its expansion plans with the creation of over 20 new jobs and a relocation to Exeter Science Park.
