Carwow has launched a new Black Friday marketing initiative to help boost retailers’ enquiries and sales. Carwow will promote deals for thousands of new EVs, petrol and diesel cars available from participating retailers, including factory orders and in-stock new cars. The campaign will run from 8 November to 2 December, helping retailers promote their own Black Friday deals, manage new ...

Autoglym and Tjekvik have signed an agreement that will see Autoglym products and services promoted and sold through various UK dealerships. Tjekvik’s Home and Indoor aftersales check-in solutions enable customers to securely check their vehicle in and out, how, when and where they want –at home on their own device, or in the dealership via a Tjekvik touchscreen kiosk. Autoglym ...

Almost all dealers (99%) believe there is a direct link between high petrol prices and consumer interest in EVs, according to Startline’s November Used Car Tracker. The research shows that 52% say the correlation between petrol prices and consumer interest in EVs is “significant” while 47% believe there is “some” impact. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said: “The ...

Bumper saw revenues grow 54% in 2023 to £11.7m for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, a record high. The business saw a 90% increase in Gross Merchandise Value, with £211m worth of car repairs processed by dealers through its platform. James Jackson, Co-Founder and CEO, said: “2023 was a transformative year for Bumper with the business experiencing exponential ...

Motor Trader has partnered with automotive podcast The Armchair Show to bring audiences an industry news show filled with insights, trends and insider knowledge. The industry news segments will see Motor Trader share fresh, timely updates with The Armchair Show and its audience. The podcast will also include Round Table Discussions which explore the biggest industry topics and offer perspectives ...

International Motors has entered an official distributor agreement with Chinese manufacturer XPENG. This partnership marks a milestone moment for XPENG, with the UK highlighted as a key market in its European growth plans. The XPENG G6, a mid-size ultra-smart coupe SUV, will be its first vehicle to launch in the UK. The pure-electric vehicle includes 800-volt supercharging and an extended ...

Two thirds of UK dealers (64%) use Motorway to acquire stock online. More than 7,500 dealer partners are signed up to the platform. The surge in number of dealer partners has led to £7.8bn worth of cars sold since Motorway launched in 2017. James Wilson, COO, Motorway, said: “Our mission has always been to provide the best online service for ...

Bristol Street Motors Darlington Nissan made a donation to King’s Foodbank, providing a car boot full of food and essential supplies to support local families. Jass Singh, general manager, and his team are committed to supporting good causes in the local area. The donation includes non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other everyday essentials. Singh said: “We are proud to support ...

Vertu Motors has appointed Emma Spedding general manager of its Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Guiseley dealership. Spedding joins with 15 years of experience in automotive, where she advanced from sales executive through several promotions at several dealerships across different brands within the Volkswagen Audi Group. Spedding said: “I am delighted to join Vertu Motors Land Rover Guiseley. Everyone has been ...

The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October with 26,974 new vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the SMMT This represents the third consecutive month of overall market growth and the best October in three years. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “The continued growth in demand for new vans is encouraging given this ...