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📢BREAKING NEWS📢  We're delighted to announce that MOTORS has acquired the Cazoo brand. Commenting on the acquisition, MOTORS’ CEO Barry Judge said: “We have the expertise and inventory to immediately establish Cazoo as a modern marketplace for used cars. We will build on the excitement and engagement that the Cazoo brand has already created with consumers to deliver more sales enquiries for our dealer partners.” Highlights include: Cazoo to join MOTORS’ network of sites, alongside MOTORS, Gumtree and eBay, helping dealers access more car buyers Cazoo to become a marketplace with 250,000+ listings to help buyers find their next used cars New Cazoo app to feature innovative, mobile-first strategy to enhance the car search experience Free Cazoo listings for MOTORS’ dealer partners with MultiSite packages For more details see the full press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/ez_HyiAU ___ #MOTORS #usedcars #carsearch #carlovers #motorsandcazoo

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Cox Automotive Europe's Insight Quarterly is used by some of the industry's leading publications to feed insight. 🧠 In this article from Autocar, it is suggested that our forecast warns of a volatile end to 2024 caused by rush to hit ZEV mandate targets, and that the UK new car market set for pressures likened to 2008 economic crash! 📉 💥 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eQ4nMrVS #automotive #insight #ZEV #ev #newcarmarket

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The light commercial vehicle market for May 2024 makes interesting reading. Take a look at my latest take on the new and used arena for #LCVs. #registrations #BEVs #topperformers #newmarket #ZEVmandate #usedmarket #LCVauctions #stocklevels ##usedvalues #averagesales #averagevalues #conversionrates #retailmarket

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I've seen a lot of discussion about how the retail EV share of the new car market is better than the official SMMT figures suggest because consumers are using salary sacrifice schemes to buy EVs. However, if that was the case, I think you'd expect the fleet/business share of EV registrations to be even higher.

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Have we overslept on the electrification trend? 💡 That's the question our Divisional Director, Claire Robertson, reflects on in this week's Insider Media blog. Touching on the challenges car manufacturers are currently dealing with alongside ways to boost the UK's BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) production, you can read what she says here - https://lnkd.in/eVx82bHv #electrification #construction #ukautomotivesector

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Had a great first day yesterday at the FT Live Future of the Car event! 🚗 My key take aways from day one include … 🔌 Everyone’s Talking About EVs!: It’s clear the shift from ICE to EVs is speeding up, but not without challenges. EVs are now more accessible than ever but more needs to be done to achieve the UK government targets. 🤝 Strategic Partnerships Are Key: The importance of collaboration between OEMs, tech firms and other industry players was a major theme and these partnerships will ensure we can meet the demands of modern consumers. From EV battery solutions to the integration of advanced technologies, AI and connected services - the ability to draw upon expertise in these areas will support a truly tech-driven car. 🌏 Chinese Entrants Are Changing The Game: The event highlighted the competitive threat that Chinese manufacturers bring with more competitively priced vehicles. Not only do European manufacturers need to innovate faster, they need to consider incentives to make their range more competitive to EV consumers. 🔄 A Shift From Ownership to Usership: The car ownership model is evolving, but it’s not as black and white as full ownership vs pay-to-drive propositions. More people are opting for flexible usership, including short-term leases and full-service packages, reflecting a major change in how we think about mobility. 📈 Flexibility In Policy Is Needed: Despite a clear direction of travel from the UK government, many of yesterday’s talks highlighted the need for flexible policies and responsive strategies to adapt to these rapid changes and make it work for everyone. It was a great day topped off with dinner with the Cox Automotive team, and I’m looking forward to day two today! 🌟 #FutureOfTheCar #EVs #FTCar

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POD ALERT Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS In a packed show, we’re joined by Vertu CEO Robert Forrester and take a look at the week’s big headlines ☑️SMMT’s new car reg figures show market up in May ☑️MOTORS Market View reveals used car trends for May, as EVs stocked by dealers hit a new high ☑️Motor Trader Top 200 shows a dealer group sector in a state of flux JudgeService names the top OEM brands for customer loyalty ☑️The VRA issues a warning on oddly specced “Covid Cars” ☑️And we add another name to the growing list of car brands heading to the UK PLUS [M]enable Moment with our mental wealth guru, Stephen Whitton #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Curtis and Philip https://lnkd.in/eTT-VH5z

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Marketcheck provides invaluable insights for automotive dealers by offering comprehensive data on used car listings. Our platform enables dealers to 👇 - Analyse market trends with real-time data - Track average DOM and pricing strategies - And plenty more...

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I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to contribute to Bodyshop Magazine (Plenham Ltd) September issue, discussing how bodyshops can thrive amid a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. 🚗💡   In today’s fast-paced environment, addressing the skills gap crisis is more important than ever. Here are a few key strategies the industry must focus on: 🚗 Attracting New Talent: Changing the perception of automotive careers is vital to bringing fresh faces into the industry. 👨‍💻 Training & Development: Investing in comprehensive training programs and providing current employees with the tools they need to succeed is crucial. 🎧 Innovative Technologies: Adopting the latest technologies can bridge the skills gap and ensure efficiency.   At Autotech Group, we’re dedicated to supporting the automotive industry through these challenges, and our brands were designed to help tackle the skills shortage. #Automotive #Innovation #SkillsDevelopment #Bodyshop Autotech Recruit Autotech Connect Autotech Academy Autotech Training

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Why not find out more from Artura about how they can help you and your fleet drivers when you need to report an accident, make a claim, or get your vehicle repaired. 1. Report the incident in-app or online using any device (Android/iOS or Microsoft). 2. Step-by-Step guidance throughout to capture all the claims details: location, damages, images, third parties, injuries, incident circumstances. 3. No more late reported claims, missing or incorrection information, and no manual forms to fill in. 4. Click submit, and the team at Artura will contact you straight away and guide you through the whole process, to get you and your vehicle back on the road quicker. #claimsmadeeasy #accidentrepair #fleets #artura #agileclaim

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The refuse segment is ready to decarbonize given the duty cycle and a possible noise free application.

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It’s said that trust is earned when actions meet words. But when you’re looking for a new PR agency, how do you know who to trust? Maybe take a look at who some of the biggest names in the automotive supplier sector trust with their PR. For 32 years, top auto suppliers have trusted us to do what we say we’re going to do ... To be there when they need us. To tell them the truth, even when it’s hard for them to hear. To challenge their thinking and play the devil’s advocate. To give them strategic guidance drawn from our decades of experience. To help them deliver better results. Because they know better work and happier people come from a trusting relationship. So if you’re an automotive technology supplier looking for a PR firm you can trust, check us out. Or ask our current automotive clients, who have trusted us for an average of 15 years ... including one has trusted us for 32! Because we work hard to earn – and keep their trust. Day. After. Day.

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If you want the best research, survey and insight answers on the uk automotive industry and what car owners and buyers are thinking? Then subscribe to the illustrious Insight Quarterly by Cox Automotive Europe - Sign up at the bottom of the page once you click the link below….

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Here's how car dealers can cash in on EV-compatible tyres with Continental https://lnkd.in/es2vKZft #cardealer #evs #tyres #ad Steve Howat

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With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed generational differences in consumer ‘Car Confidence’ when it comes to buying and owning a vehicle. The latest findings have also been used to create a new series of Motor Ombudsman ‘barometers’ to highlight how the dial can shift on a yearly basis between age groups Read about the results below: #automotiveindustry #automotiveaftermarket #generationgap

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