Alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) have displayed a steady performance in April, with specific EVs securing some impressive profit margins, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR). AFV bids on the platform grew from 5,772 in March to 5,968 in April. The average age remained low – unchanged at 3.4 years, maintaining the lowest levels… Continue reading EVs are helping dealers to secure ‘impressive’ profit margins
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Dealers get new tool to overhaul customer database
Dealers can overhaul their customer database getting rid of inaccurate records using a new tool. Marketing Delivery has built a new Data Cleanse Report that retailers can use to conduct a ‘live’ health check of their full customer database, identifying and amending any records with inaccurate details. The new report is available to all existing… Continue reading Dealers get new tool to overhaul customer database
Marshall acquires Grange JLR Swindon
Marshall Motor Group acquired Grange Jaguar Land Rover Swindon from Cambria Automobiles for an undisclosed sum yesterday. The facility, located on Dorcan Way, Swindon, features a 130-space rooftop car park, 18 car showroom, 22-bay workshop, 2 MOT bays, a large parts department and extensive used vehicle display and parking areas. Gary Savage, CEO of Constellation… Continue reading Marshall acquires Grange JLR Swindon
BLOG Using customer data to drive long-term profits for dealers
In the complex journey of buying a car, knowing your customer’s coffee order might seem trivial, but it reflects a deeper truth: building meaningful relationships starts with understanding people. And understanding begins with data. In a market where margins are tight and loyalty can be short-lived, UK car dealers are rethinking how they use data,… Continue reading BLOG Using customer data to drive long-term profits for dealers
Agency model ‘has not’ worked for most dealers
The agency model for car sales has come under fire in a just released survey of dealers. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 33% believe agency hasn’t worked for most dealers, 31% that most manufacturers are abandoning their plans, and 10% that the model is bad for customers. Agency has come under fire in… Continue reading Agency model ‘has not’ worked for most dealers
Motor Range buys Manchester Car Shop outlet from Sytner
Liverpool based used car supermarket Motor Range has bought the ex-Carshop branded store in Manchester from Sytner. The latest accounts filed at Companies see Motor Outlet, trading as Motor Range, with pre-tax profits of £691.9k in the year to August 2023 on turnover of £95.6m. “I’m pleased to announce that Motor Range has acquired Carshop… Continue reading Motor Range buys Manchester Car Shop outlet from Sytner
UK dealers celebrated at global Aston Martin awards
UK dealers were recognised at the 2024 Aston Martin Wings Awards which celebrates the highest performing dealers across sales, aftersales and marketing across the world. Aston Martin Bristol (pictured) picked up both the Regional Dealers of the Year 2024 award and the Global Sales Team of the Year 2024 award. Global Aftersales Team of the… Continue reading UK dealers celebrated at global Aston Martin awards
Dack Motor Group acquires MotorServ UK
Dack Motor Group has acquired Solihull-based MotorServ UK. Kamran Saleem, MotorServ UK Founder, has stepped down and is exiting the business. MotorServ UK will change name to reflect the new ownership but the business will operate in the same location, offering the same services, and staff will be retained. Saleem said: “This has been an… Continue reading Dack Motor Group acquires MotorServ UK
RAC Approved Dealers get AI-enhanced imaging technology
RAC Approved Dealers are now gaining access to Vehicles in Video’s AI-enhanced imaging technology. The newly launched VIV media app enables dealers to capture high-quality images of their stock, overlay them with RAC Approved Dealer branding and select from three designed backdrops. Using AI, the app automatically identifies the vehicle, applies the chosen backdrop across… Continue reading RAC Approved Dealers get AI-enhanced imaging technology
Dealers rate least and most profitable franchises in the UK for 2025
The Audi franchise has come in for a hammering in the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey when it comes to profitability. Dealers of a range of franchises were asked to rate the current profit return from representing their franchise and Audi was the worst performing brand with a score of just 2 out of 10,… Continue reading Dealers rate least and most profitable franchises in the UK for 2025