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Dealers say ageing stock means more time spent reassuring customers
Four out of 10 dealers (39%) spend more time “reassuring customers” as a result of having to sell older used car stock, according to Startline’s March Used Car Tracker which questioned 301 consumers and 61 dealers. In addition, 36% have…
Electric van volumes up 74%, says Manheim
Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive Europe, has reported a strong start to the year for electric van sales. Between January and February, electric van volumes increased by 74% year-on-year, the highest performance in the first months of the…
EMaC goes digital to manage motor repair approvals
EMaC is going digital to manage and streamline its motor repair approval process. The service and maintenance plan group has selected Digital INNK’s ViSN platform for the job. EMaC will use ViSN to manage the submission, approval and payment of…
Redgate Lodge MD Scott Sibley joins AutoTrader advisory group
Independent retailer Scott Sibley, MD of Redgate Lodge, has joined the Autotrader Customer Advisory Group. In a posting on LinkedIn he said the online classified giant played a significant role in the UK motor trade despite recent upheaval around the…
Geely Auto Group and CEO visits TMS Geely Leicester
TMS Geely Leicester welcomed Alex Nan (VP, Geely Auto Group and CEO, Geely Auto International), alongside Russel Li, Michael Yang (Managing Director, Geely Auto UK) and Adam Harkin (Dealer Development Director, Geely Auto UK). The visit was attended by TMS…
FLA warns more challenging outlook likely to impact motor sector
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has warned that a “more challenging outlook” may lead to a softening in demand for motor finance. Geraldine Kilkelly, director of research and chief economist at the FLA, said The consumer new car…
NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey opens for responses
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is encouraging dealers across the UK to participate in its latest Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS). Now open for responses, the DAS is the only survey in the UK automotive industry: non-profit making, fully independent…