Dealer group bosses predict just 10 per cent of sales will be made online within five years – and ‘even that’s ambitious’
Just 10 per cent of new and used car sales will be made online within the next five years, believe...
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Mercedes-Benz has taken a larger stake in Aston Martin as brand targets profits of £500m
Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin have agreed a new deal which will see the German firm will become as one of...
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Dealers welcome news SsangYong parent company is in talks to distribute Mitsubishi in UK
Dealers have welcomed the news that SsangYong GB’s owner is in the running to take over the distribution of Mitsubishi...
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The zombie used cars that continue to haunt the roads after production has deceased
Auto Trader has reported the cars that are being resurrected by British motorists despite manufacturers discontinuing production. This list of...
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Exclusive: SsangYong GB owner is poised to take over Mitsubishi brand in UK as talks between brands confirmed
The owner of SsangYong GB is poised to take over Mitsubishi in the UK, Car Dealer can exclusively reveal. Bassadone...
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More than half of children want their parents to be more environmentally friendly – and they believe an EV can help
Research from Peugeot UK has found that more than half of primary school children now want their parents to be...
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Used car prices have fallen for the first time since March – and they’re set to drop again in November
Used car prices have fallen for the first time since March as the balance between supply and demand begins to...
Read moreHow can car dealers get their used car stock onto Facebook Marketplace quickly and easily?
Facebook Marketplace offers a dedicated discovery and search experience designed to help people find their next vehicle. Facebook works with...
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Oct 27 round-up: Warrington faces tier 3; Uninsured crackdown; Open roads revealed; Fiat Tipo Cross
Here are the headlines on Tuesday, October 27 Boris Johnson under pressure to detail ‘road-map out of lockdown’ Boris Johnson...
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The Nissan Leaf is the most reliable electric vehicle
The Nissan Leaf has come out on top in analysis of electric vehicle durability, beating the BMW i3 and Tesla...
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Ford appoints Lisa Brankin as managing director of Ford of Britain after Andy Barratt’s departure
Lisa Brankin has been appointed MD of Ford of Britain from November 1 after Andy Barratt left the company today....
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Dealers will be critical in helping customers switch to electric Fiat 500, says Fiat boss
Dealers will be critical in helping customers make the switch to the new electric Fiat 500, the Italian firm's boss...
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Exclusive: Cinch director speaks out about used car sales website and why it wants to work with dealers
Direct to consumer used car sales website Cinch wants to work with dealers and not compete with them in the...
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Ford of Britain boss Andy Barratt has left the company for good after taking ‘leave of absence’ earlier this month
Ford of Britain boss Andy Barratt has left the company for good following a 'leave of absence' taken earlier this...
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VW Group considering putting Bentley under Audi control, says report
British luxury brand Bentley is set to be moved under the guidance of Audi and away from being a subsidiary...
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Used car dealers have just days left to get their name in the frame for one of coveted Used Car Awards
There are just five days left to get your nominations in for the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards, hosted...
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Dealer group West Way appoints two new board directors
Nissan's largest dealer group in the UK, Westway, has made two significant appointments to its board of directors. Alan Rotchell...
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Car Dealer Live: TrustFord will roll out new Smart Hub pop-up car dealership concept across UK if trial is successful
The largest Ford-owned dealer group in the world is planning to trial a new ‘Smart Hub’ pop-up style dealership at...
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The five used cars you should NEVER buy according to Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer
Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer and current car dealer knows a thing or two about buying and selling cars. He’s...
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Video: Marshall Motor Group shocks industry as it revises profit prediction up for 2020 after stunning September performance
Marshall Motor Group has shocked the motor industry this morning with an unscheduled announcement revising its earnings forecast UP for...
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Car Manufacturer of the Year – Where did your manufacturer rank in Car Dealer Power 2020?
The votes are in and numbers crunched and we can now reveal the winning manufacturer of the Car Dealer Power...
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Car dealers warned FCA is conducting random spot checks and failing one could kill their business
Car dealers face random spot checks from the FCA as it steps up mystery shopping to check on those selling...
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Do customers and staff now have to wear face coverings in dealerships? We explain the new rules
The subject of face coverings has been spoken about since the start of lockdown – and the prime minister has...
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Car dealers must check Business Interruption policies now to avoid missing out on thousands
Lawyers are warning car dealers 'must engage now' to avoid missing out on Business Interruption insurance claims worth potentially millions...
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Whether it’s lost, stolen or not arrived from the DVLA, here’s everything you need to know about the V5C registration certificate
The V5C is a critical part of the sales process, as a new certificate means you've become the new registered...
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How can car dealers get their used car stock onto Facebook Marketplace quickly and easily?
Facebook Marketplace offers a dedicated discovery and search experience designed to help people find their next vehicle. Facebook works with...
Read moreAutomotive Compliance signs up to CDK Global partner programme in industry first
Automotive Compliance has become the first Financial Conduct Authority principal firm to be made an official partner of CDK Global....
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BNP Paribas Cardif Ltd’s GAP Insurance is adding customer value and improving cash flow for dealers around the country
Are you making the most of GAP insurance as a dealer? BNP Paribas Cardif Limited is a specialist in the...
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Cast your net further to delight your customers
How often have you had to say to a potential customer 'I’m so sorry, we don’t have one of those...
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Auto Trader bringing in guaranteed part-exchange tool to tackle buyer confidence and supply problems
Auto Trader is to bring in a guaranteed part-exchange function as it looks to help dealers through the challenges of...
Read moreWhat Car? waives New Car Buying fees for dealers in Wales as new national lockdown looms
What Car? is to waive all New Car Buying fees for retailers and OEMs in Wales during the forthcoming two-week...
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Big Mike: I’m having an ‘L’ of a time with trim levels and colours these days
Active, Excite, Pop, Design, Visia, Signature, Momentum. No, I’m not talking in riddles, nor am I babbling nonsensically (which some...
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Big Mike: Money talks when it comes to used cars in this mixed-up world
Ever since Dominic Cummings decided to test his eyesight by driving a Land Rover Discovery to Barnard Castle, we’ve been...
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Big Mike: Percy the Punto is the perfect pleaser – I’ve no time for the new Corsa
I know I’m a grumpy old man and it’s my job to not accept new technology, but I recently had...
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Big Mike: So shine these good deeds in our coronavirus world
Those of you who are fans of Only Fools and Horses will no doubt cast a wry smile when I...
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Blog: Car dealers are all just unpaid tax collectors
David Cheadle, the managing director of West Midlands-based Cheadle Motors, writes for Car Dealer Magazine about the iniquities of the...
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Blog: TV presenter says customers will want to visit showrooms more than ever before
As car dealers prepare to reopen on June 1, TV presenter and former car dealer Paul Cowland, believes the role...
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First drive: Skoda Octavia Estate – all the car you’d ever need?
Car Dealer's Jack Evans drives the latest Skoda Octavia What is it? Sitting at the heart of the Skoda range,...
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First drive: Honda Jazz Hybrid – the ultimate head over heart supermini
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey drives the latest Honda Jazz Hybrid What is it? While the likes of the Ford...
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First drive: Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – frankly ludicrous performance
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey gets behind the wheel of the brand new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet What is it?...
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First drive: Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid – a car that’s so close to being great
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey delivers his verdict on the plug-in hybrid Ford Kuga What is it? The Kuga has...
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First drive: Kia Soul EV – quirky electric car that shuns the conventional
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey gets behind the wheel of the quirky Kia Soul EV What is it? In an...
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Car Dealer gets behind the wheel of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Car Dealer Magazine's Darren Cassey gets behind the wheel of the ballistic Porsche Taycan Turbo S What is it? The...
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Dealer group bosses predict just 10 per cent of sales will be made online within five years – and ‘even that’s ambitious’
Just 10 per cent of new and used car sales will be made online within the next five years, believe...
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Car Dealer Live: TrustFord will roll out new Smart Hub pop-up car dealership concept across UK if trial is successful
The largest Ford-owned dealer group in the world is planning to trial a new ‘Smart Hub’ pop-up style dealership at...
The five used cars you should NEVER buy according to Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer
Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer and current car dealer knows a thing or two about buying and selling cars. He’s...
Video: Marshall Motor Group shocks industry as it revises profit prediction up for 2020 after stunning September performance
Marshall Motor Group has shocked the motor industry this morning with an unscheduled announcement revising its earnings forecast UP for...
Car Manufacturer of the Year – Where did your manufacturer rank in Car Dealer Power 2020?
The votes are in and numbers crunched and we can now reveal the winning manufacturer of the Car Dealer Power...
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