News
Budgen Motor Group trials ADS solution to boost completed bookings
Budgen Motor Group recently deployed Auto Data Solution’s SMR iQ across its network, to boost customer confidence and increase completed bookings, during a pre-launch trial. The dealer Group saw service booking conversion rates of 45% and overall bookings increase by…
Sandown takes on Chery in Newbury alongside Benz aftersales business
Sandown Group is to represent Chery in Newbury joining an existing Mercedes-Benz aftersales operation. It said the Mercedes-Benz aftersales business would remain pivotal for the business an the Cherry addition gave it scope to grow the business further. Posting on…
Most buyers want to view, test drive and purchase next car on site
Nearly three-quarters (72%) want to see, test drive and buy at a dealership, according to Cazoo’s Consumer Insight Panel which polled the views of 2,008 car buying decision makers. This percentage has remained consistent over the last three surveys. Buyers…
Motor finance market ‘positive’ in Q2 despite weak confidence
The consumer new car finance market reported new business up 25% by value and 21% by volume in April compared with the same month in 2025. In the first four months of 2026, new business volumes in this market were…
Aion appoints Jumptech to streamline home charger installations
Aion Auto UK will utilise Jumptech’s software to streamline the process of installing a home charger. The Jumptech partnership presents an opportunity to close more EV sales by reducing the friction around home charging decisions. Jumptech will connect Aion customers…
Harris Group appoints Bill Laidlaw as COO
Harris Group has appointed Bill Laidlaw as chief operating officer with responsibility for the Harris Maxus van business and Harris Truck & Bus UK. Laidlaw has played an integral role in the growth and development of Harris Group’s operations over…
Customers want ‘greater flexibility’ when dropping off car keys
The survey found that 30% of car owners would like the option to drop off or collect their keys outside the dealer’s normal opening hours. The groups keenest on out-of-hours drop-off and collection are those aged between 18 and 24…