Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Sytner Sheffield was crowned BMW Retailer of the Year for 2024 at BMW Group UKs Retailer of the Year 2025 awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Car. Sytner Sheffield took home the prestigious BMW Retailer of the Year while Sytner Coventry took home the Electric win. Grassicks Garage also took home a number of awards on the night.

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CarExpert

MARCH 30, 2025

Genesis Motors Australia is set to open its first agency-model retail site in mid-2025, with a brand-new showroom in Sydneys northwest. Located on Victoria Avenue in Castle Hill, the upcoming Genesis Castle Hill Showcase marks a major milestone in the brands Australian expansion and introduces a new chapter in its retail approach.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Scout Motors infuriated VW dealers across the United States last week when it confirmed that the upcoming Terra and Traveler will be available via a direct-sale model rather than through existing dealerships. The company plans to establish dedicated retail spaces across the country, allowing shoppers to place orders online.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 22, 2025

Over two-thirds (68%) of car owners want retailers to be active in communicating upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to Marketing Deliverys survey of 1,000 UK car owners. It can be used to send automated messages to remind customers of an upcoming MOT or service, as well as amber follow-up work.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 9, 2025

Ewens of Cornhill was amongst winners of this years Ysh recognition scheme which celebrates top performing retailers based on customer survey feedback. “The recognition scheme continues to connect and inspire retailers, and this is reflective in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. .

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Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 9, 2025

Current geopolitical challenges and mandates aside, automotive retail is constantly evolving, and is impacted by many factors. Real estate, technology, changing demographics and government regulations, digitization, customer expectations and the quest for talent are but a few of the challenges dealerships face every day.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Steve Hicks is appointed as Kia UKs marketing director, with Sanka De Silva taking on the role of sales director. Hicks, previously sales director for Kia UK, joined the business in 2017, leading all sales channels across retail and fleet, for new and used cars, in collaboration with the 190-strong dealer network.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Chinese retail sales of the selection of vehicles included in this update rally back up 68% year-on-year in January to 2,081,138 units. January 2023 sales, at 1,238,434, were down -43.2% Volkswagen (+95.2%) almost doubles its sales year-on-year and repeats at #1, showing it’s not yet over and out. 85 95 85 VW ID.3

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We are pleased to have completed the sale of Country Buick GMC and to represent Andy Budd in the sale of this desirable dealership, located in the wealthiest county in the country, said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 14, 2025

Bentley Motors celebrated its 17-strong UK retailer network at its annual Scorecard Awards, a celebration of sales, aftersales and marketing achievements. Crowned Overall Retailer of the Year, Bentley Leeds picked up three awards on the night.

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

She also highlighted that Peugeot was compliant with the UKs zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate last year both as part of the Stellantis group and in its own right, notching up an EV sales mix of more than 22%. Thirty-one per cent of sales of the new 3008have been for the electric version in the UK.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 20, 2025

There is a pressing need to find efficiencies across businesses, and technology can support margins while enhancing the customer experience. In automotive retail, where costs are escalating, operational streamlining is imperative. Consider the shift from a customer-supplier mindset to a true partnership model within organisations.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 10, 2025

AiAuto announces its launch and suite of innovative AI-powered F&I and customer experience products designed to transform how dealerships operate, engage with customers and drive sales. With a focus on innovation and real-time customer experiences, the company aims to reshape the future of automotive retailing.

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Auto Remarketing

APRIL 17, 2025

As the first quarter of 2025 ended, all was calm for used-vehicle retail prices. While didnt stop a frenzy of consumers rushing to buy new cars in March sales soared 11% year-over-year and reached the sixth-highest March total since 1976, according to the U.S. The full report is available here.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 10, 2025

The most significant boosts in customer satisfaction are achieved by dealers who routinely offer test drives (up 45% to 81%) and make follow-up contact with car buyers (rising 41% to 87%), according to research of over 436,100 customer questionnaires by JudgeService. “Test drives sell cars.

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Carscoops

MARCH 12, 2025

Jag Doesn’t Want To Push Old Customers Away One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Jaguar when the campaign kicked off was that they risked alienating the traditional, stiff-upper-lip customer base. ” The Change That Is Needed Perhaps Jaguar doesn’t want to push old customers away with their marketing efforts. .”

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Car Pros Automotive Group announced that 2024 was another year of sales leadership and customer service excellence for its dealerships. 1 in new Kia retail sales in the nation. 6 spot for sales of new MINI vehicles nationally for 2024 and the no. 22 retail sales volume Honda dealer in the nation.

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We are honored to continue to support the Bohn family, this time in the sale of their Hyundai Genesis dealership, a transaction that, again, underscores the enduring strength of the auto retail market in the South, said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors. Bohn in 1924 in New Orleans.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 3, 2025

Lincoln’s sales rose 28% last year, reaching a total of 104,823 units. Ford’s luxury brand reported its highest retail sales in 17 years. Lincoln sales have been in the gutter the past few years, but they’ve gotten a lot of help from a surprising source: China. Overall, Lincoln sales were up 28.1%

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Dealer World

MARCH 25, 2025

Interactive EQ, an interactive talent assessment platform that combines AI and interactive videos to measure emotional quotient (EQ), launched its Auto IEQ product for dealers/retailers, service providers, and OEMs. 25, 2025 -- InteractiveEQ launches Auto IEQ - AI-based Talent Assessment Platform Custom-Built for Auto Industry Needs.

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Spidersnet

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These consumers can thoroughly research the cars they need, without the necessity of ever contacting a sales team. When they do contact a sales person they are usually much closer to the point of purchase, know what they want, and are considerably harder to upsell to. For the customer this stage is all about research.

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Dealer World

APRIL 23, 2025

based on 2024 new vehicle sales volume. This achievement would not have been possible without their commitment to delivering outstanding customer service, support, and excellencevalues that are at the heart of everything Car Pros does. For the fifth consecutive year, Car Pros Kia Glendale ranked #1 in new Kia retail sales nationwide.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 30, 2025

Customers leave feeling misunderstood, your sales teams are flustered by communication breakdowns and morale takes a dive. The financial burden of such turnover is considerable, with the cost of a bad hire in auto retail sitting at over $50,000 when factoring in lost productivity, rehiring and team morale.

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Drive.com

APRIL 7, 2025

Between January and December 2024, the Japanese marque comfortably led the sales race among all brands, shifting 241,296 vehicles last year more than doubling the total of its closest rival, Ford, which sold 100,170. To lend a helping hand, here is every single Toyota SUV that is currently on sale in Australia in 2025.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 3, 2025

Hyundai Motor UK hosted its 2024 Annual Retailer Awards, crowning Dalys Garage Overall Retailer of the year. Marshall Motor Group celebrated three accolades Overall Retailer Group, Progress Retailer Group and Aftersales Retailer Group of the Year.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 9, 2025

In the modern marketing landscape, understanding where to find your target audience for customer discovery is crucial for the success of any automotive dealership. Customer discovery is the process of brainstorming, validating, and refining your understanding of who your potential customers are and how you can meet their needs.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Subaru UK & Ireland celebrated the achievements of its Retailer network at its Annual Conference & Awards in Reading. Aird Motors, based in Beauly, Scottish Highlands, was named the overall Retailer of the Year for 2024. Proven Motor Company secured the Fleet Dealer of the Year Award, D.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Cox Automotive showcased new retail and wholesale solutions designed to fuel the future of car buying and selling during NADA Show 2025, the National Automotive Dealers Association’s annual convention, in New Orleans. As noted in its forecast for 2025 , Cox Automotive is expecting further industry growth in the year ahead.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These figures are alarming for financially strained consumers and for the aftersales departments of dealers, whose revenues are already being challenged by rising sales of low maintenance EVs, said Joff Suter, sales director at AutoProtect Group.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 19, 2025

The Leapmotor T03 and C10 electric vehicles go on sale today with T03 prices starting at 15,995, or 199 a month and 0% APR PCP finance deals. In the UK the brand currently has 44 Leapmotor retailers as part of the existing Stellantis network and this is expected to grow to 80 by the end of 2025.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 20, 2025

Toyota had a busy 2024 in Australia, with the Japanese auto giant surpassing previous record sales and finding new homes for the 241,296 new cars it sold last year. Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, the prices listed in this article are the recommended retail price and do not include on-road costs. litre four-cylinder engine.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 7, 2024

A new report claims retailers could bank thousands of dollars on every 2024 / 2025 Charger Daytona they sell, and that’s before the inevitable markups enter the conversation. Markups could balloon that figure – one dealer told reporters Daytonas would sell for at least $10k over list price. For dealerships, it’s a windfall.

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CarExpert

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Speaking with media at the local launch of the new Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV, managing director Scott Maynard said the EV specialist will open seven new sites around the country in collaboration with five different retail partners. Polestar 4 While Polestar sales volumes in Australia are down 21.63 Browse now.

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AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Understanding the Challenges The reliance on markdowns as a primary inventory management tool reflects a broader challenge in the automotive retail industry: a tendency to cling to familiar practices even when they are not yielding desired results. Data-driven approaches can improve the overall customer experience through several steps.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Attracting new customers will be critical for success in light of stricter regulatory targets, uncertain brand loyalty, and growth of marques and models. And with the more attractively priced and available stock in recent months helping to fuel new car interest, the overall retail market is entering 2025 on a strong footing.”

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 22, 2025

In todays digital age, the automotive industry has embraced many technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Keeping the digital deal jacket secure not only protects sensitive customer information but also safeguards the reputation and operational integrity of auto retailers and their partners.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 7, 2025

In holding statement Volkswagen said: We, along with the whole motor industry, are moving through a period of unprecedented change, prompted by new technologies and changing customer expectations. Marshall Motor Group will be writing to its customers to advise them of alternative sales, service and parts facilities.

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