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
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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
Mad Devs aims to boost sales leads for dealers with AI upgrade
2434551723 Mad Devs is running dealer trials on an AI-powered upgrade to its iTrackLEADS platform, aiming to reshape how motor retailers handle sales leads. The new AI service integrates intelligent automation directly into the lead management process with a view to delivering gains in efficiency, accuracy, and sales performance. iTrackLEADS-AI eliminates many of the manual,… Continue reading Mad Devs aims to boost sales leads for dealers with AI upgrade
Open integration to provide dealers with flexibility
Retailers should determine their own tech agenda and select the applications that work best for their business rather than adopt a single ‘eco-system’ through one supplier, says Autofinity. Autofinity’s CEO Andy Whitehair said: “We believe dealers would prefer to create their own ecosystem rather than have no choice but to operate a particular application because… Continue reading Open integration to provide dealers with flexibility
Dealers call for industry-wide used car battery health check tests
The majority of dealers , 90% say the used electric car sector needs an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 78% believe battery health is an essential consideration for most electric car buyers. However, there is some difference of opinion about how this should be delivered – 38% think… Continue reading Dealers call for industry-wide used car battery health check tests
Dealers welcome interest rate cut in the face of ‘stalled’ new car market
Dealers have given a broad welcome to the Bank of England cut Interest Rates to 4%. The cut, from 4.25%, is the fifth the BoE has announced since August last year. Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) representing car and commercial retailers across the UK: “As expected, the Bank of… Continue reading Dealers welcome interest rate cut in the face of ‘stalled’ new car market
Skywell strengthens representation with new dealers
Skywell UK has strengthened its dealer network in Eastern England with the addition of three new sites, operated by Abbeygate Cars and JS Holmes. Abbeygate’s Wymondham showroom offers new and used car sales, with the addition of an equipped workshop, EV qualified technicians, and a parts department, to provide full dealer sales and aftersales offering.… Continue reading Skywell strengthens representation with new dealers