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 […]
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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 […]
Dealers dealing with rising motor fraud attacks
Motor fraud attacks on UK dealerships are on the rise, according to the latest Forecourt Foresight survey carried out by Close Brothers Motor Finance. It found that 20% of dealers […]
Autofininity unveils Feeds Agent for greater automation
Autofinity has unveiled Feed Agent to offer dealers advanced monitoring and automation of inventory. Feeds Agent enables dealers to integrate supplier systems, dealer management system and online marketing channels to […]
Higher minimum wage key cost factor for dealers
New research has found that more than half of dealers say the higher minimum wage is having the single biggest impact on profitability. According to analysis carried out by Startline […]