Nissan introduces the LEAF10, a special edition of the popular all-electric car, to celebrate a decade of sales as the first mass-market EV in the world. Available in UK dealerships from February, LEAF10 introduces a new bold body colour to the Nissan palette, complemented by exquisite pattern detailing on the exterior from £28,820 OTR (including the Plug in Car Grant). Kia Motors (UK) is … [Read more...]
A drive can reduce stress, pollsters told
A survey of 2,023 UK drivers reveals 1 in 3 adults feel the effects of stress on a regular basis, if not more - indeed 11% of these say they feel constantly under stress. Over the course of a week, the average person claims to spend 12 hours 35 minutes feeling stressed, which equates to a staggering 655 hours over a year, or approximately 27 days. Looking at the top causes of stress in modern … [Read more...]
Top tips for dealers to safely reopen
The motor retail industry is preparing to get back to business, with car dealerships beginning to open their showrooms. But times have certainly changed over the last few months, business as usual is different and companies will need to navigate what the ‘new normal’ looks like. There’s no doubt that it will be a very different retail environment, so dealers will need to find ways to … [Read more...]
Buyers looking for dearer models after lockdown
Data from the online car marketplace BuyaCar.co.uk reveals that the average price of cars being reserved for purchase when lockdown is eased has shot up to a record level. Average prices paid on BuyaCar.co.uk fell to a three-year low of £11,366 during April this year - down from £13,590 paid during April 2019. But the first week in May has seen the average price of a car reserved for future … [Read more...]
Virtual business as usual for Mitsubishi
Physical showrooms may be closed but it’s virtual business as usual at Mitsubishi Motors where customers are still able to purchase a new vehicle using the Mitsubishi Buy Online facility. Not only can customers browse the model range and specify the exact Mitsubishi vehicle they would like, they can also trade their current vehicle in and arrange finance all from the comfort and safety of their … [Read more...]
On-line business predicted to soar
The world drastically changed in March 2020, and retail changed too. The nature of customer demand has been turned on its head, and anybody trying to sell products or services in this environment needs to work to keep up. It’s a challenging and unprecedented time for not only dealerships, but for the motor industry as a whole. Buyers are having to stay home and showrooms are closed, so now … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 April
Recent prices of new and used SUVs and Crossovers have been tumbling, say analysts at Cazana. With forecourts shut due to the coronavirus epidemic the emphasis has moved on-line and canny buyers are carefully shopping around for the best deal so sellers have to respond or lose the business and Cazana said it may well be a common trend in the coming weeks and will need to be monitored. Aston … [Read more...]
On-line sales rise as showrooms are shunned
Motorists are now less likely to visit a car showroom this weekend and spend their time looking on-line. The number of drivers buying cars which they haven’t set eyes on in person now stands at a one in 10 (11%) as more people place their faith in online portals giving them access to dealers across the country. This is underlining the fact that consumers are increasingly willing to put aside … [Read more...]
Tradelines 1 May
Volvo Car UK Online is the most complete online sales service offered by any car manufacturer in the UK. Site users select their local site at the start of the process for relevant car offers and then car collection and ongoing customer relationship is with that retailer, as it would be in usual way as a complimentary sales channel. In response to the growth of bigger, heavier SUVs, 4x4s … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 September
Plans for a new A487 road behind Newgate, Pembrokeshire have been unveiled. It is being threatened by rising tides and a bus was washed off it four years ago so planners have proposed a viaduct or two schemes to bypass the village. Caerphilly Council is seeking funding to introduce electric buses on local routes in a first for Wales. It’s also planning to install public electric-vehicle … [Read more...]