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.

Sales 94

Sales Networking Marketing Retail 94

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.

Sales 119

Sales Networking Manufacturing Retail 119

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.

Retail 65

Retail Repairing Customer Marketing 65

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.

Customer 65

Customer Retail Buyer Management 65

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. .”

Customer 93

Customer Networking Retail Management 93

Motor Trader

JULY 16, 2024

The strong customer service of Right Track Cars, Golden Hill Garage and first4car.com has been acknowledged by Auto Trader Highly Rated 2024. Retailers are selected based on recognition from their customers who rate them highly on Auto Trader. As a small family-run business, having a 4.9-star

Retail 103

Retail Customer Dealerships Buyer 103

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.

Sales 88

Sales Retail Banking Dealerships 88

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.

Sales 105

Sales Manufacturing Bump Retail 105

Motor Trader

JUNE 5, 2024

Vertu Motors was named Best Customer Experience Group, as well as EV Retailer of the Year, at the Carwow Inside Line Awards 2024. The Best Customer Experience: Group award recognises notes the delivery of exceptional customer experiences throughout the purchasing process. stars out of 5.

Retail 106

Retail Customer Sales 106

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.

Customer 59

Customer Demographic Dealerships Networking 59

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.

Repairing 103

Repairing Retail Term Customer 103

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.

Automotive 88

Automotive Retail Sales Dealerships 88

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, the automotive retail industry is ready to take its next step in modernizing its operations, where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to reimagine dealership operations. Another critical aspect where AI is set to revolutionize dealership operations is in carryover and risk management.

Retail 59

Retail Dealerships Management Customer 59

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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Retail Sales Customer 111

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.

Dealerships 106

Dealerships Retail Networking Customer 106

Dealer World

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges in protecting customer data privacy. The Data Privacy Landscape in Automotive Retail The automotive retail sector has undergone a significant digital transformation in recent years. million customers and potential buyers in North America.

Retail 89

Retail Customer Automotive Dealerships 89

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customers could only view available EV inventory through Ford’s website, limiting buying options. Read: Ford Gives Dealers Up To $22,500 To Push F-150 Lightning Sales According to Autonews , Ford’s plan was to store unsold EVs at 21 RRCs across the States. It is a little tricky to have two different [sales] methodologies.”

Networking 98

Networking Retail Dealerships Customer 98

Dealer World

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sale of highest volume dealership in Greensburg, PA, underscores growing success of Pittsburgh market, where Toyota is the top volume import franchise. The sale represents Kerrigan Advisors second Toyota franchise sold this year, and its 286 th dealership, 37 th Toyota franchise, and 21 st franchise in the Northeast sold since inception.

Automotive 75

Automotive Retail Sales Banking 75

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.

Retail 105

Retail Customer Networking Sales 105

Dealer World

MARCH 4, 2025

How Machine Learning and Vertical AI are Reshaping Inventory Management and Sales Strategy DETROIT (March 4, 2025) Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology in automotive retailits a necessity. Using AI-powered assistants to handle dealership customer inquiries and internal reporting.

Retail 75

Retail Dealerships Technology Finance 75

Autocar

JULY 29, 2024

But the imminent arrival of the Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs alongside the existing 2 will effectively triple its line-up, creating an opportunity to significantly grow sales. That bring a requirement for faster growth, which means we need to expand our retail footprint quite aggressively.”

Retail 108

Retail Customer Sales Dealerships 108

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.

MSRP 105

MSRP Banking APR Retail 105

Carscoops

MARCH 20, 2024

Shell, the world’s second-largest fossil fuel explorer, currently operates over 46,000 retail locations globally, predominantly gas stations. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located. .

Networking 116

Networking Retail Customer Term 116

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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Networking Retail Deal Management 105

Motor Trader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Losses at Eden Motor Group mounted in 2023 due to supply issues impacting its new and used car sales. This led to a back log in customer vehicle repairs and required significant investment into courtesy vehicles or order to meet the customers needs of mobility. in 2023 Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Supply Chain Automotive Repairing Retail 105

Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Motorpoint is to open its 21st retail store on the former CarStore site in Norwich. Set to open in mid-December, Motorpoint Norwich will strengthen the used car retailer’s presence in the East of England and follows the opening of its Ipswich store in May 2023.

Retail 103

Retail Networking Buyer Customer 103

Carscoops

MAY 15, 2024

but most sell vehicles out of existing Hyundai facilities Opening dedicated Genesis showrooms requires multi-million dollar investments Genesis sales rose by 3.4% increase in sales in the U.S. In April, the brand’s EVs accounted for 12% of its total sales. There are 253 Genesis dealers across the U.S. in the U.S.

Retail 111

Retail Networking Spread Sales 111

Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

said sales fell -8.3% Isuzu UK is running a promotional campaign to push sales of pick-ups before prices increase as a result of changes to taxation announced in the Budget. Its BIK campaign is encouraging customers to buy D-Max pick-ups before the tax changes come into effect in April 2025.

Retail 97

Retail Manufacturing Marketing Sales 97

Carscoops

JUNE 13, 2024

Infiniti wants to increase its market share, luring back previous customers that fled to Lexus and Acura. The luxury brand is also targeting a more affluent type of customer, starting with the Infiniti QX80. The brand’s North American boss has set a target of achieving a 10 percent sales increase in the 2024 fiscal year.

Customer 116

Customer Retail Networking Demographic 116

Drive.com

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Mazda is one of Australias best-selling brands, but after a few setbacks, could 2025 be the year it finally beats its sales record? All of these enhancements combine to make BT-50 more compelling not only to retail customers but also for fleet, so it will have a valuable impact on our overall sales for the year.

Sales 75

Sales Networking Retail Deal 75

AutoDealer Today

AUGUST 1, 2024

Finance and Insurance forms a pivotal component of the retail automotive industry, operating at the intersection of financial services and consumer protection. As the industry evolves, the role of F&I in shaping customer experiences and driving dealership profitability becomes increasingly significant.

Insurance 130

Insurance Sales Retail Finance 130

Shawn Ryder

MARCH 12, 2025

In a world where marketing strategy often prioritizes short-term sales gains, Patagonia stands out as a beacon of innovation through its unique approach to marketing. Rather than focusing excessively on increasing sales, Patagonia channels its efforts towards educating its audience about environmental issues and responsible consumption.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Marketing Sales Repairing 59

AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This is particularly important right now to maximize every potential sales opportunity to meet end-of-year sales goals. This shift in consumer behavior underscores the critical importance of a strong online presence for retailers. First, VDPs provide a more personalized and engaging experience for potential customers.

Dealerships 105

Dealerships Sales Goals Retail Customer 105

Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2025

Swedish firm targets significant sales growth with expanded line-up led by crucial new electric SUV The new Polestar 7 will be a Range Rover Evoque-sized premium SUVand the firms first model produced in Europe. He added that the new model will be everything our customers expect from us, both in terms of design and performance.

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Retail Development Sales 116

Call Revu

JULY 12, 2024

by CallRevu Boost Customer Service with Call Data It’s no secret that call data analytics —the process of understanding key data points from numerous sales calls and extracting valuable insights into customer behavior—is crucial for customer service, sales efforts, and customer retention.

Customer 105

Customer Retail Technology Dealerships 105

Motor Trader

JUNE 13, 2024

The proliferation of BEVs will require automotive retailers to adopt new technologies to serve their customers better and build closer and more meaningful relationships. It has navigated the challenges presented by the pandemic, the cost of living crisis, and new technology and retail models.

Technology 104

Technology Customer Retail Manufacturing 104

CarExpert

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Toyota Australia is keen to reclaim the large SUV sales crown it will lose to the Ford Everest for the first time this year, and it’s well on the way with a solid order bank and an even bigger number of new-generation LandCruiser Prado 250 Series vehicles on their way Down Under in the next 12 months.

Banking 98

Banking Retail Deal Sales 98