MOST POPULAR
Used car demand jumps in May
Used car operations continue to provide a valuable profit centre. An attractive, used car finance rate that can deliver a low monthly payment will generate more clicks and inquiries, and ultimately, more sales.
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Suzuki hits the heights in the UK
Ed Norman, Suzuki GB's product planning chief said that brand awareness is also at an all-time high and a rising star in the fleet market with growth of 10% last year and already running 3% ahead in 2019.
Maddison bows out at Snows Motor Group
Board director was instrumental in helping the business grow into a UK top-50 dealership group with a £366m turnover and nearly 1,000 staff.
LEASING & FINANCE
Younger buyers drive increase in car finance
New Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that in the past year, the proportion of drivers saying they will opt for finance, leasing or renting for their next car has increased by 15% (from 37% in 2018 to 43% now).
What you need to know about car finance
When it comes to car finance, you are free to take a look around and find the best deals that are available to you.
AFTERMARKET & WORKSHOP
Recruit more technicians or take a financial hit
A site’s ability to achieve higher overhead absorption can often be addressed by recruiting an extra technician.
Keeping track of increasingly sophisticated repairs
The growing sophistication of modern vehicles means that their repair is also becoming more and more complicated.
DEALER INSIGHTS
Tracking customers online throws up new insights
by tracking web site visits, iVendi know's someone has been looking for a certain type of vehicle of a certain age with a certain type of finance package on one web site - and can present relevant results automatically on the next site they visit
5G – what can it do for you?
The speed of the networks could make ultra high resolution online imaging, especially video, part of every used car description.
JOBS
Cazoo adds Howell to top team
Howell joins from MADE.com where he has spent the past five years as CTO, growing the technology and product management teams from 15 to 100, supporting revenue growth as well as expansion of the business to become a market leader in Europe.
Top finance man joins Cazoo as CFO
Having raised over £30 million late last year, Cazoo is seeking to transform the used car market in the UK and plans to launch by the end of this year.
