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Dealer partners can access Whatsapp functionality on Cazoo
Cazoo has added a WhatsApp functionality to its mobile website and app, enabling car buyers to communicate directly with its dealer network. Free for dealers and available now, the addition of WhatsApp is expected to deliver fast response times as…
Snows donates cars to help students pursue career in automotive
Hampshire-based Snows Motor Group has donated two cars to a school near Romsey for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the motor trade. The vehicles were delivered to St Edward’s School in Sherfield English, which provides care…
Partridge profits take a hit in year of expansion with Changan
Partridge of Hampshire turned in a solid performance in 2025 as it expanded with Chinese brand Changan, Costs associated with the Changan gambit and the switch to agency with MINI saw profitability fall 15% to £4.3m on turnover down 7.7%…
Volteras State of Health certificates can improve views, bids and speed of sale
Volteras completed a six-month trial to evaluate how its battery State of Health (SOH) certificates add value to used EV remarketing. When selecting only Tesla Model 3 models with the same CAP ID, and of a similar age and…
Hybrid Volvo XC60 delivers highest margin for dealers in EV stakes
he hybrid Volvo XC60 delivered the highest margin for dealers in the EV stakes in May with a £5,605 mark-up. It was followed in second place by its smaller sibling the XC40 delivering a margin of £4,901, according to data…
RT Rate awarded Ford President’s Award for 20th consecutive year
RT Rate has been awarded the Ford President’s Award for the 20th consecutive year. The citation for the dealership from Ford of Britain chair and MD Lisa Brankin read: “This prestigious award recognises your dealership’s outstanding performance across both sales…
Chinese brands drive UK new market growth
Chinese car brands are driving a 9% rise in UK new car market sales so far this year, according to Autotrader data. However, new entrants hoping to break the UK market at scale will need to offer significant value to…