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Customers ‘comfortable’ using AI for simple queries for now
Customers are happy using AI for simple queries, according to a survey of 2,000 UK customers commissioned by Moneypenny. Respondents mentioned using AI for booking a service or MOT (34%) and for booking a test drive (24%). Casey Lewis, business…
Used EV sales show ‘signs of cooling’ as prices rise
Used car market data firm MarketCheck said the UK’s used electric vehicle market showed signs of cooling in June 2026. Sales volumes fell for a second consecutive month as average sold prices continued to rise. A total of 27,612 used…
NFDA discusses ZEV Mandate during Peter Kyle MP Visit
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) met with The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP at Caffyns’ Volkswagen dealership in Brighton to discuss key issues in automotive. Simon Caffyn, Chief Executive of Caffyns, and Iain Wallace, franchise director at Caffyns Volkswagen…
Caffyns to represent Chery brand in Ashford
The group has a strong presence with VW group representing Audi, Cupra, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen. It also represents Lotus, MG and Volvo. Caffyns has dealerships representing brands across Ashford, Brighton, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath & Worthing. The move…
Hendy supports eight local charities with £16k raised in H1
Hendy Foundation has confirmed it will donate more than £16,000 raised through its fundraising efforts in the first half of 2026 to eight different charities. The select group of small charities across seven counties includes The Frances Andrews Memorial Trust…
Used car values outperform seasonal norms in July
Used car values outperformed seasonal expectations during July, according to Solera cap hpi. Trade values at the benchmark three-year, 60,000-mile point reduced by 0.7% (£140) heading into August. The decline was better than the long-term August average of 1.0%, making…
Vertu Motors recognised as top apprenticeship employer
Vertu Motors plc has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2026. The national rankings, compiled by the UK Government celebrate organisations across England that demonstrate a strong commitment to apprenticeships through achievement, opportunity and…