CarGurus claims to be "the fastest growing major automotive shopping site" after its Q2 revenues grew by 45% year-on-year and its unique monthly user base swelled by 54%.
CitNOW has achieved ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system (ISMS), showing a commitment to secure data.
Greig Hilton, Tracker’s managing director, on the profit opportunities for dealers in connected cars, the internet of things and telematics
Used car sales have been boosted by 6% in July from leads fed through from dealers’ service departments, according to data lead management company enquiryMAX.
The ASA has banned a Volkswagen television advert after it ruled that it encouraged irresponsible driving by exaggerating the benefits of a vehicle’s safety features.
Engaging with customers through social media has become the norm for companies across a range of sectors and car reatilers should be paying close attention to the approach of businesses in other sectors.
Ford, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen were among a number of high-profile manufacturers whose sensitive data was ‘accidentally’ shared online.
Mazda UK has teamed up with Film4 for a two-year television marketing campaign, which will feature the MX-5 sports car and CX-3 SUV in a series of short films.
Digital lead management provider RAPID RTC has struck-up a new partnership with Volkswagen UK which will see its software adopted by the German manufacturer’s UK car dealer network.
Inchcape’s Cooper BMW dealership in Durham has launched a new media marketing strategy following the appointment of new head of business Richard Skinner.
How can UK car dealers use digital tools to expand their geographical reach and the customer bases they serve?
Rolls-Royce has promoted its former dealer marketing manager into head of sales channel development and customer relations role.
Car dealers could retain more than 60% of customers for MOT and service work if they send timely reminders, according to Marketing Delivery survey.
Pricing a car correctly is intricately linked with stock turn and profitability – we asked dealers how they hit the sweet spot
John Matthews, business development director, Retail Automotive Alliance, on how the RAA helps non-PLC dealer groups to punch above their weight
Digitisation is transforming the way the automotive industry works. OEMs lead the charge with new digital platforms and dedicated chief digital officers.
Salespeople need new digital skills, but experience should not be overlooked.
Franchised car dealers using social media are being urged to implement a social media policy to avoid reputational damage.
Inchcape UK’s Mercedes-Benz of Coventry exhibited for the first time at Motofest Coventry with a bright green Mercedes AMG GTR.
Aftersales departments are enjoying a surge in digital innovation that can increase revenues and improve retention.
Auto Trader has announced pre-tax profits of £211 million from £330m revenues during the year to March 31.
Dealers and manufacturers can avail of a growing toolkit to keep pace with changing technology and consumer behaviour
Vauxhall is launching a new “Made in Britain” ad campaign in a bid to boost Astra sales amid faltering demanding for the UK-built hatchback.
This short film from Marketing Delivery looks at how car dealerships can effectively promote their businesses using social media like Facebook and Twitter.
Dealers are securing consent for future marketing contact for nine out of 10 new customer sales enquiries, according to Marketing Delivery.
