dealerships

cap hpi unveils new pricing tool

A new Options Value tool from cap hpi has been developed to help dealers more accurately price optional extras on used vehicles. Available for free to current subscribers in the […]

Auto Trader delivers deeper dealer insights

Auto Trader has introduced a new data solution for retailers, Trended Valuations, while also upgrading its Retail Check functionality. The solutions are intended to help retailers make quicker and more […]

Retailers leaving £31m on the forecourt

Data from Auto Trader has suggested that retailers are missing out on a potential £31m in profit due to under-pricing. It found that across 8,000 retailers, about 47,500 cars are […]

TrustFord unveils Carlisle site

TrustFord has cut the ribbon of its new dealership in Carlisle following an investment of £500,000. The dealership includes new and used car, used commercial vehicle and motability vehicle sales, […]

CitNOW completes Feasa acquisition

CitNOW Group expanded its ecosystem of specialist automotive software solutions with the acquisition of Feasa, a Salesforce automotive software partner. Working closely with Salesforce, Feasa delivered the first implementation in […]

NFDA calls for greater government support for EVs

The National Franchised Dealers Association has called for greater incentives to support the uptake of electric vehicles. In November, a total of 156,525 new cars were registered, an increase of […]

Dealers report declining relationship with manufacturers

NFDA’s Summer 2023 Dealer Attitude Survey, conducted over August and September 2023, has revealed a general downward trend in the relationship between dealers and their manufacturers. The survey attracted 2,531 […]

Purbeck Motors joins Ssangyong network

SsangYong Motor UK has announced that Dorset-based Purbeck Motors has joined its dealer network. Purbeck is part of the Wool & Bovington Motors Group and is now in its fourth […]

Peter Vardy Group announces MG acquisitions

The Peter Vardy Group has acquired the MG Aberdeen and Peterhead franchises from Gillanders. The franchises continue the group’s expansion, following the launch in August of two brand new MG […]

NFDA welcomes MOT update

The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed that vehicle recalls will now appear on MOT test certificates. The announcement was welcomed by the National Franchised Dealers Association which […]