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Paying for services and products at dealerships just got easier for dealers using Keyloop’s dealer management systems and Bumper payment services. Bumper and Keyloop have launched the next phase of their integration by adding all payment types for dealers and automatic payment reconciliation. Customers can pay by link, via SMS or email; by bank, by account-to-account open banking payment method. ...

BYD Automotive is to take control of distribution of its cars in Germany from Swedish firm Hedin. The two entities have entered into an agreement where BYD will buy Hedin Electric Mobility GmbH, the appointed Dealer+ of BYD vehicles and spare parts in the German market. The transaction also includes a business transfer of the two pioneer stores in Stuttgart ...

The number of used hybrids and EVs listed and sold on Dealer Auction rose in July, 8% month-on-month, and the number of bids grew 19%. Appetite for EVs was particularly strong as sales increased 23% compared to June. Kieran TeeBoon, Dealer Auction Marketplace Director, said: “The number of EVs and hybrids listed in July puts the drop in volumes we ...

Waylands has completed the acquisition of Volvo Gloucester  for an undisclosed sum from Johnson Cars. The deal sees Waylands expand their presence in the South West. The dealership, which will remain at its current location on Cole Avenue, will be rebranded as Waylands Volvo Gloucester, with all current colleagues at the site joining the Waylands team. John O’Hanlon, Waylands CEO, ...

Oracle Car Finance has raised over £50,000 for local Martin House Children’s Hospice, fundraising internally and at The Motorist on 26 August. Oracle has been supporting the charity for two years, and confirms the extension of their partnership for a third year. Oracle Car Finance MD and Founder, Peter Brook, said: “Martin House Children’s Hospice supports families in the local ...

Jamie Crowther has been appointed as COO of Peter Vardy in Scotland. It marks a return by Crowther to the dealer group based in Scotland. Crowther fills the position left vacant when James Brearley left to take up the CEO slot at Lookers. He joins from Marshall Motor Group where he worked for almost 10 years, most recently as director ...

Peter Cooper Motor Group will represent Omoda and Jaecoo in Hampshire and West Sussex. The group will use part of its existing VW showrooms in Southampton (Shirley Road) and Chichester to create multi-franchised outlets. Peter Cooper Motor Group MD, Darren Cooper, said: “I am thrilled to represent these new franchises, as they complement our current customer offering throughout the group. ...

  Complaints on finance issues soared 70% in the three months to June, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Motor finance Hire purchase (motor) was the second most complained about product, behind credit cards, with 15,925 complaints, of which around three quarters are in relation to motor finance commission. Over 90% of these motor finance commission complaints were brought by ...

The UK’s best electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars have been revealed at the 2024 What Car? Electric Car Awards, held in association with Pod Point. The most successful brands in 2024 were BMW and Volkswagen, who each won five awards, while Mercedes-Benz was close behind with four. BMW picked up Best electric estate (for the i5 eDrive40 Touring), ...

EMaC has appointed Chris Strong as the new Director of Business Development. In this newly established role, Strong will focus on developing relationships with dealer and OEM clients, boosting EMaC’s presence in the warranty and value-added products market. John O’Donnell, MD of EMaC, said: “We are thrilled to have Chris Strong join the EMaC management team. His vast experience will ...