Autoglym LifeShine has launched CeraFuse ULTRA, offering improved gloss, durability, and resistance to environmental contaminants –backed by a lifetime guarantee. The product is aimed at the high-performance and luxury car segment and suitable for vehicles up to 10 years old. Dealers can offer customers two grades of LifeShine protection – premium and ultra-premium – with… Continue reading Autoglym LifeShine expands product offering for dealers
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Dealer Auction reveals best end-of-summer profit-makers for dealers
Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review revealed a steady performance for AFVs in August. The Volvo XC40 hybrid sold in 27 days on average – making it the quickest mover that’s appeared in the profit top 10 this year and attracting an average margin of £3,245, securing third in the chart for profit. Dealer Auction’s marketplace director,… Continue reading Dealer Auction reveals best end-of-summer profit-makers for dealers
IMDA warns dealers to follow code or risk ban
The IMDA has warned dealers to follow its Code of Conduct or risk being banned. In a LinkedIn post, the IMDA reveals that very rarely it encounters dealers who do not follow the Code. The post reads: “We’re proud to say that the IMDA represents some of the most professional, respected and like-minded independent dealers… Continue reading IMDA warns dealers to follow code or risk ban
Harwoods sells Jaguar Land Rover dealerships to Dubai-based DXB Auto
Harwoods Group has sold its Jaguar Land Rover franchises along with Volvo, BMW & Mini authorised repairer operations to the Dubai based DXB Auto Investments DXB will operate the business under Southeast Motors. The employees at the Harwoods sites will transfer under Tupe to the new owners. Harwoods has JLR sites in Basingstoke, Brighton, Chihester… Continue reading Harwoods sells Jaguar Land Rover dealerships to Dubai-based DXB Auto
iVendi fine tunes Finance Navigator to attract more dealers to system
New integrations launched this week by iVendi allow dealers to generate price comparison-style motor finance quotes within their core business software. iVendi CEO James Tew said: “Dealers operate many different pieces of software side-by-side but the vast majority centre activity around their CRM. It’s the engine that makes the dealership run. “We already know from… Continue reading iVendi fine tunes Finance Navigator to attract more dealers to system
Lloyd Motor Group acquires three JLR sites from Lithia UK
Lloyd Motor Group has acquired three Jaguar Land Rover businesses from Lithia UK. The businesses are Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover Newcastle, Stratstone Land Rover Stockton, and Stratstone Land Rover Service Centre, Houghton-le-Spring. Sam Lloyd, Managing Director of Lloyd Motor Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome these three Jaguar Land Rover businesses, along with their… Continue reading Lloyd Motor Group acquires three JLR sites from Lithia UK
VIDEO How dealers are using AI to improve performance
Dealer are using AI-driven call insights to close more deals and deliver a smoother buying experience for customers. In an exclusive interview with Motor Trader Infinity director of marketing, Matt McGillicuddy breaks down how AI-driven call insights are helping marketers and sales teams close more deals and deliver a smoother buying experience for customers. “AI… Continue reading VIDEO How dealers are using AI to improve performance
Dealers speak out on ‘declining importance’ of September plate change
Seven out of 10 car dealers (70%) say the September registration plate change is “less important” to the motor industry than it used to be. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows 53% think motorists now care less about driving on the latest plate, and 31% that most don’t even know the newest plate number.… Continue reading Dealers speak out on ‘declining importance’ of September plate change
Brayleys Cars investor completes acquisition of Johnsons Cars
Brayleys Cars investors Athenaeum International Holdings, has completed its acquisition of Johnsons Cars. The move gives Brayleys 79 franchise sales points across the country, representing 21 carmakers and supported by a workforce of close to 2,000 colleagues. The acquisition included Johnsons’ TPS Centres, Johnsons Fleet Services, and group support functions. José Blanco, CEO of Brayleys,… Continue reading Brayleys Cars investor completes acquisition of Johnsons Cars
Autoguard launches aftersales APP for dealers and customers
Autoguard has launched an App improve the aftersales experience for customers and dealers. The App enables users to manage from their mobile device their vehicle plans, submit repair requests and connect with repairers in the Autoguard Repairer Network. Robert Dockerill, Autogruard group CEO said: “Digital transformation is not just a strategy – it’s our commitment… Continue reading Autoguard launches aftersales APP for dealers and customers