A world-first, real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving leading battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, has brought closer the holy grail of battery modelling: accurately predicting EV battery lifespan.
“It is positive to see that dealers’ satisfaction levels with their manufacturers have improved across most business areas; as consumer confidence returns and the economic environment continues to recover, there are reasons to be optimistic about the months ahead”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association
Hyundai has partnered with edynamix as it launches the next phase in the development of the award-winning Workshop Automation system. Combining DMS data, reservation management and workshop loading with a dedicated electronic health check platform, the latest developments are having a positive impact on Service Departments
Volkswagen is taking the next big step towards becoming a software-oriented mobility provider with its ACCELERATE strategy. Effective immediately, all ID. Models will receive regular software updates via mobile data transfer.
Honda offers consumers a virtual showroom and demonstration experience as if they were there in person.
Kia UK Limited’s market share has grown once more with record sales in August, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show.
The high-performance tuning division of performance and luxury car specialist Clive Sutton has unveiled a new special edition Mustang, the Mach 1 – 767 Edition.
“The new car market saw a decline of-22% in August as supply constraints caused by the shortage of semiconductors continue to affect registrations”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle dealers in the UK, commenting on the latest SMMT’s new
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has published the latest edition of its ‘HR Survey’ exploring franchised dealers’ plans and views on a range of employment issues in automotive retail including their recruitment plans, employee engagement and performance review activities, and apprenticeships. The responses covered 1,115
As the automotive industry accelerates its digital transformation, David Nield, Managing Director of V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF), offers ways dealers can successfully reap the rewards of boosting their online footprint.
In late July, Lamborghini announced it had produced the 15,000 th example of its Urus Super SUV since it launched in 2019. Now, just a few weeks later Lamborghini London – a part of the H.R. Owen Group – has delivered the very special Urus to its new owner.
The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, is expecting a significant increase in searches by consumers on its online Garage Finder tool during the coming weeks, as millions of motorists look to secure a booking at an MOT station for their vehicle’s annual test. According to the latest figures released by the Driver and
Autovista Group has unveiled its cutting-edge Glass’s sales solution – a new platform-based application set to revolutionise vehicle valuations and stock management for dealers throughout the UK.
A fifth (20%**) of drivers used the extension granted during the height of the pandemic, with drivers in Northern Ireland (71%) and the North East (23%) the regions that most used the deferral.
Citroën has become the first automotive manufacturer in the UK to offer customers visiting its retail sites and aftersales departments the opportunity to communicate with the brand using British Sign Language (BSL).
BCA Dealer Pro, the market leading appraisal, valuation and stock management app passed a significant milestone this month as the 1.5 millionth vehicle was allocated direct to sale with BCA.
Continental Tyres are warning drivers to ensure they book their mots in good time, as more than five million additional tests are due for annual renewal in the second half of 2021.
Gordon Balmer, Executive Director of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) comments on the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan.
The Automotive Transformation Group has launched today as the new entity and brand name of the recently merged leading automotive suppliers, Autofutura and gforces. Created to revolutionise the entire vehicles sales process, the new Group offers the industry’s first market-ready, global and scalable solution for consistent, automated vehicle cycle
Subaru is the fastest growing SUV car brand in Britain official figures released today confirm.
The pandemic has accelerated the use of virtual consultations across a number of sectors, including retail and medical. In fact, 99% of GP practices in the UK now offer them*. Now in keeping with the times, Fixter, the country’s first end-to-end online car maintenance provider, has launched the first Virtual Diagnostic Consultation for your car.
In a continuation of the recent trend, UK car production rose dramatically in May, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) but still faces ongoing Covid-related issues. Some 54,962 cars rolled off production lines compared to just 5,314 a year ago, when coronavirus halted manufacturing
INSIGHTS into the minds of motorists have been revealed by contrasting what visitors to a major online used car supermarket look for – and what they end up buying.
Two of the industry's leading vehicle fraud and protection experts, Tracker and cap hpi, have joined forces to offer a unique opportunity for dealers to tap into a new income stream hidden on their forecourts.
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) endorse the start of the public education campaign ahead of the introduction of E10 Petrol.
