Car finance comparison tool launched by iVendi
Dealers can now host their own online car finance price comparison tool on their website. Developed by iVendi, Finance Navigator for Consumers takes data from a range of participating lenders […]
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New data reveals top model profit margins
New research has identified the models offering dealers the highest profit margins. The data has been broken down into two groups, vehicles valued under £10,000 and those over £10,000. According […]
Autofinity joins forces with Clarity Automotive
Technology solutions provider Autofinity has agreed a partnership with newly formed automotive consultancy Clarity Automotive. Clarity Automotive has been established by industry expert Clare Freemantle. Leveraging her operational knowledge and hands-on […]
Standalone Dacia showroom unveiled in Swindon
A new standalone Dacia showroom in Swindon supported by a fully equipped workshop with three servicing ramps. The new 300 sqm site follows a £1m investment and has created three […]
FCA to act after Supreme Court ruling on car finance
Dealerships and car finance companies have avoided compensation payouts to motorists of up to £40bn after a Supreme Court ruling on commissions. It ruled that hidden commissions from lenders to […]
Rising PHEV demand is only temporary
New research has found that dealers believe that rising PHEV demand is only temporary and will eventually be replaced by pure electric vehicles. According to Startline’s July Used Car Tracker, […]
Pre-book MOTs to ease workshop peaks
New research has found that 60% of motorists would prefer to pre-book MOTs up to a month ahead of its due date. Marketing Delivery surveyed 500 dealer customers and found […]
Chinese car brands pose once-in-a-generation challenge
Chinese car brands are contributing to a once-in-generation challenge for dealerships, according to analysis from Automotive Data Solutions (ADS). It has warned of significant dealer vulnerability in the face of […]
Dealerships in Ireland accused of misleading customers
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned dealerships in Ireland against pressuring motorists not to use independent repairers. It has been reported that in an attempt to steer […]
Pinewood.AI launches new self-service Parts Trade Portal
Pinewood.AI, a leading cloud-based full-service technology provider to automotive retailers and OEMs, has launched its new Parts Trade Portal. The digital solution is designed to transform how dealerships serve their […]
SMR pricing platform connects Kia dealers with drivers
Kia UK is connecting dealers, repairers and drivers on a new AI-enabled SMR pricing platform delivered by Digital INNK Digital INNK’s ViSN SMR pricing platform automatically connects drivers booking vehicles […]
ZEV Mandate revisions don’t go far enough
A third of dealers do not believe the ZEV Mandate revisions go far enough, according to a new survey by Startline Motor Finance. Its latest Used Car Tracker found that […]
