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Road and track – BMW M5 CS

Road and track – BMW M5 CS

By Chris Wright|2024-04-25T10:19:49+01:00April 25th, 2024|News|

The CS suffix has been used recently by BMW’s Motorsport in-house tuning division to identify special M cars and the limited-edition 2024 M5 CS here, dates back to 2021 and fully loaded, as our test car was, would set you back some £140,00. So here might be a good opportunity to seek out a used model which may be at least back in five figures - if you can find one.

Hyundai launches its first European Brand Space on Amazon

Hyundai launches its first European Brand Space on Amazon

By Chris Wright|2024-04-23T18:21:09+01:00April 24th, 2024|Dealer Insights, News|

With the new Brand Space, Hyundai aims to introduce new audiences to the brand, as well as drive awareness and consideration in customers navigating the popular store. Hyundai seeks to foster brand affinity among potential customers and interact with them within a familiar environment.

Is the government sleepwalking into an EV crisis?

Is the government sleepwalking into an EV crisis?

By Chris Wright|2024-04-24T09:33:43+01:00April 24th, 2024|Dealer Insights, News|

The government last week rejected recommendations to approve a wide range of proposals to accelerate the take-up of electric cars, which included the re-introduction of the electric car grant. Fiat said the the government is now well and truly on the cusp of the crisis the carmaker predicted.

Vauxhall unveils next gen Grandland

Vauxhall unveils next gen Grandland

By Chris Wright|2024-04-23T12:14:30+01:00April 23rd, 2024|News|

The All-New Grandland brings many design features first seen on the Vauxhall Experimental concept car to life for the first time on a production model. These features include the 3D Vizor with illuminated Griffin logo proudly sitting at the centre and the permanently illuminated “VAUXHALL” lettering at the rear.

Webb appointed as key account manager at epyx

Webb appointed as key account manager at epyx

By Chris Wright|2024-04-23T09:38:35+01:00April 23rd, 2024|News|

Reporting to business development director Marc Lees, she will work on areas including strategic planning, communication and collaboration, performance analysis, and account growth and retention.

EVs selling faster than ICE vehicles according to digital remarketing specialist

EVs selling faster than ICE vehicles according to digital remarketing specialist

By Chris Wright|2024-04-22T11:07:30+01:00April 22nd, 2024|Dealer Insights, News|

Study also showed that EVs achieved 106.87% of cap Live, with ICE vehicles at 106.39%. Julian Humphreys, co-founder and Chief Executive of MOTOM, said: "The data shows that confidence in EVs continues to grow. There is a clear buyer appetite for the right EV, and demand has recovered since the middle of last year.

Dealers have fewer used EVs in stock than any country in Europe

Dealers have fewer used EVs in stock than any country in Europe

By Chris Wright|2024-04-22T10:33:34+01:00April 22nd, 2024|Dealer Insights, News, Used cars|

Through a combination of growing used EV sales and dealers limiting their stock levels of zero emission cars, their Market Days’ Supply (MDS) of 54 days is the lowest in Europe. To put this into perspective Austria and Spain have the highest MDS of 143 days and 135 days respectively for EVs and Denmark the lowest at 55 days.

Q1 used car market bounces back followed by a strong start to Q2

Q1 used car market bounces back followed by a strong start to Q2

By Chris Wright|2024-04-19T09:35:45+01:00April 19th, 2024|News, Used cars|

Liquid Fleet experienced a buoyant used market from the start of 2024, where normally it takes about two weeks for the trade to return to buying stock. April looks to have continued in the same vein with retailers reporting a healthy Easter weekend and Liquid Fleet forecasting a strong Q2 used market

Citroën uncovers next C3 Aircross

Citroën uncovers next C3 Aircross

By Chris Wright|2024-04-18T10:47:38+01:00April 18th, 2024|News|

New C3 Aircross is 4.39 metres long providing greater interior space, the long wheelbase is the largest in its category. This allows for more legroom for rear passengers. The design of the rear quarter panel provides a dynamic and vertical rear end, ensuring generous space for occupants in the third row.

Marketing Delivery appoints former Lookers’ exec to support growth

Marketing Delivery appoints former Lookers’ exec to support growth

By Chris Wright|2024-04-17T09:42:17+01:00April 17th, 2024|News|

With over 15 years of automotive retail experience, Glasgow-based Gerber brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into how marketing solutions can benefit retailers within the industry. She joined Taggarts – part of Lookers Motor Group – in 2008 as Group Marketing Manager, later advancing to Divisional Marketing Manager in 2014 where she oversaw a diverse range of volume and prestige brands.