• Vauxhall reveals online boom

    • 23 May 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    More than one in five (21%) Vauxhalls sold via retail in March in the UK was ordered online The result marks a record month for online sales for the manufacturer and highlights the acceleration of online automotive retail since the pandemic The acceleration follows the development of the Vauxhall online stores, [...]
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  • Demand for digital claims accelerates

    • 29 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research by Solera has revealed the increasing demand for digital-first automated claims, with trust in AI-driven claims and repairs soaring to 79% globally The annual survey also identified rapid acceleration of AI adoption among global car insurers, bodyshops, manufacturers and dealer [...]
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  • New digital service supports vehicle maintenance

    • 7 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    DS Automobiles has introduced the DS Digital Service Record, a fully digital service and maintenance record that gives owners instant access to their vehicle’s service history via an app The DS Digital Service Record will help owners plan and schedule their vehicle maintenance from their smartphone, as well as [...]
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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans makes key appointment

    • 4 April 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mercedes-Benz Vans has appointed Sarah Palfreyman as UK sales director Taking up the role in May, she will help shape the future of electric mobility with digital solutions that provide best-in-class customer experiences for new and existing customers in retail, fleet, and direct distribution channels Palfreyman [...]
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  • BookMyGarage celebrates booking landmark

    • 23 February 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Over five million drivers have now used BookMyGarage to find the most appropriate repairer to carry out MOTs, services and repairs The milestone arrived after the comparison site for motorists saw a record-breaking two million drivers obtain instant prices to book in 2021 alone The increase represents a 45% rise [...]
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  • RAMP goes digital to meet demand

    • 21 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Increasing demand for claims repairs has prompted motor warranty provider RAMP to adopt a widely-used platform from epyx to meet the needs of its 135,000 plan holders A deal has been signed to use 1link Service Network to access online those repairers who are members of a pre-existing, high quality, nationwide [...]
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  • cap hpi launches new imagery tool

    • 7 January 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    cap hpi has introduced a new digital vehicle imagery tool to partner with its new vehicle data that it claims will help businesses increase online conversions This new imagery tool allows cap hpi to offer all manufacturer colours for all cars and vans with the ability to ultimately offer exact trims levels, [...]
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  • Ben develops new wellness platform

    • 2 December 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Past and present automotive industry workers will be given expert help to tackle everyday issues such as poor sleep, low mood and job worries through a digital platform specially developed to support automotive businesses across the UK Ben, the automotive charity, has teamed up with wellbeing data specialists, [...]
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  • Digitalisation could add $25bn to global revenues

    • 13 July 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive suppliers Autofutura and GForces have merged to create the Automotive Transformation Group The new group has been created to streamline the customer journey by integrating data, products, services and technology on a single platform, thereby connecting car makers, finance providers, dealers and car [...]
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  • Swift move for automotive trader

    • 9 June 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive trader Drive Motor Retail has appointed Adam Swift as new group project manager He said: “I’ve been brought in to oversee or assist new projects or programmes which are implemented across the dealer group, whether it be in training, aftersales, marketing or new and used car sales “Everything we [...]
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