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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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Worldwide Passenger Comfort #NationalSimplicityDay #SimplePleasures #BrusaSeating #Vogelsitze #AircraftSeating #WorldwidePassengerComfort #compliance #creativity #quality #transportation #designer #testing #stage #mechanical #development #research #future #design #work #industrialdesign #hydrogen #innovation #Bus #Transport #MBTA #NewFlyer #ElectricBuses #BusFleets #reverseengineering #technology

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🎉Good news story from one of our users today: 🚘The bodyshop ordered a part which unfortunately went on back order, so, they searched the PartsXchange platform & found the part they needed, which was actually at their own bodyshop! Without using PXC, they would have never known. This would have delayed the repairs and ultimately delayed the customer getting their car back. 🍀In this case, the bodyshop has solved an issue quickly, made this job more profitable as well as being more green. 🗒Loading your unwanted stock onto our platform gives you the opportunity to stock take your parts & sell your parts. 🏆Either way, its a WIN WIN with no expense! #WhenInnovationMeetsApplication PartsXchange The Fastest Growing Bodyshop Marketplace Calum Phillips Millie Hunt ROB WALKER

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As a Close Brothers Motor Finance dealer partner, you gain access to our suite of digital tools - supporting you and your customers through the finance journey. Find out how our digital tools support InMoto, one of our motorcycle dealer partners 📹 #Digitaltools #vehiclefinance #motorcycle #closebrothersmotorfinance

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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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Great to speak to James Batchelor about the changes we've made to mfldirect and the challenges we are all facing in the used car market. #mfldirect #CarDealerMagazine #MotabilityOperations

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Pricing to market is a highly effective strategy that seeks to maximise margin and stock turn. 📈 To truly capitalise on this strategy dealers need to consider local retail pricing alongside national guides to gain an edge on local competition. Our VRM 360 solution helps you do this with a single view of multiple data sources. 🙌 Learn more about how you can complete all your essential valuation, pricing and history checks in one easy to use app: https://lnkd.in/gUbg7hKb #OneAutoAPI #VRM360 #LocalRetailPricing #AutomotiveData

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NEW: BEV sales in the UK grew to 17% of new sales in April 2024, up from 15% in April 2023. The number of new BEV cars registered in April grew by 10% on last year as the ZEV mandate's impact became clearer. To find out how this policy is driving the UK's clean energy transition, subscribe to our bulletin and get the latest data from April and the full trend at newautomotive.org/ecc

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📈Performance Director, Rebecca F. shares her thoughts on the challenges facing the new car market as we approach the upcoming plate change in September🚗 For more details, and all of the latest new car trends, click👇 https://bit.ly/3A58eSm #NewCar |#Update |#AutoTrader

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Want to improve the appearance of your car dealership to increase footfall, and in turn sales? Spend a few minutes reading our short blog on this very subject. https://lnkd.in/e2TxUb4W #dealerships #cardealerships #cars

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Converting to Autogas Is as Easy as Talking to Your Current Vehicle Shop

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Discover the future of car buying & ownership and check out our Keyloop blog. Read the bonus chapter of our UK&I Whitepaper, "The Next Generation of Automotive Customer Experience," authored by Graham Stokes. Discover how technology is transforming automotive retail, making customer journeys more personalised and engaging than ever before. From innovative communication strategies to integrating digital solutions, we’re redefining how you interact with your vehicle. Read more and join the revolution in automotive customer experience: https://ow.ly/l5Wi50RQEXr #Automotive #CustomerExperience #Innovation #TechInAutomotive #Keyloop

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Our Market View identifies how the average price of a used car increased in April for the first time this year, following a succession of monthly dips. Prices averaged £16,964, a month-on-month rise of 1% (or £146), but down 9% year-on-year from £18,564. Despite this downward movement, average prices are still up 8% versus pre-pandemic levels. https://lnkd.in/dTBh8MdE

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Are you up to date with our latest news? Take a look back at the journey to Consumer Duty and check out our top tips for keeping dealerships and customers safe with our security series 👉 https://ow.ly/L6B750SS54W #MNFMustReads #AutomotiveNews #AutomotiveIndustry #ConsumerDuty #DealerNetwork

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How Pentland dominated the 2024 JLR Retailer Awards Having your business recognised by a manufacturer as the best of the best is no mean feat. Chris Clark, MD at John Clark Motor Group put it: “These guys are simply awesome and I’m incredibly proud to count them and their teams as part of our business.” Much of the success can be attributed to Jonathan Inman, divisional managing director at Pentland. In the latest edition of Auto Retail Network Profit, we look at how Pentland dominated the 2024 JLR Retailer Awards. Pentland, a prominent automotive retailer, achieved significant success at the awards ceremony through exemplary performance across various categories. They were recognised for outstanding customer service, sales performance, and operational excellence within Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealerships. Pentland's achievement underscores its leadership in the automotive retail sector, setting a benchmark for others in the industry. Jonathan’s tips for the top can be found here: https://ow.ly/N5ey50SYeSa #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

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We've gained some new followers recently, so if you're new to AutoRaise, here's a quick history of how an idea evolved into a charity supporting apprentices and bodyshops in the auto industry. AutoRaise started as a small working group of vehicle repairers who saw the need for a modern apprenticeship standard. What began in 2012 as an initiative between Fix Auto Dagenham and Barking & Dagenham College has now evolved into a charity with a single mission: to promote the vehicle repair industry as a sustainable and rewarding career path. Chris Oliver and a team of leading repairers helped build a new, government-backed multiskilled apprenticeship framework, setting the stage for today’s Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards. In 2016, this dedicated group formalised their efforts, becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a mission to bring new talent into the industry. At AutoRaise, we’re all about engaging young people, nurturing apprentices, and supporting the future owners and leaders of our industry. This is just a snapshot of our history. Join us in shaping the future. #AutoRaise #Apprenticeships #AutomotiveIndustry #ShapingTheFuture #cars #apprentices #automotive

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