BMW digital
BMW says this digitalisation approach is not at odds with its focus on producing the ‘ultimate driving machines’
Car sales

How BMW is using digital to target next generation of customers

Behind the scenes, the Munich firm is making seismic changes to its sales and marketing approach

30 October 2023
How BMW is using digital to target next generation of customers
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Used EV prices appear to have turned a corner in September and October
Car sales

Used EV prices bottom out as bargains tempt buyers

Modest rise in the values of budget models gives hope to traders

19 October 2023
Used EV prices bottom out as bargains tempt buyers
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Vauxhall opened its revamped, electric-ready Ellesmere Port factory last month
Car sales

Stellantis aims to overtake Ford as van and pick-up leader by 2027

Parent company of Fiat, Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall targets boost in annual global LCV sales to two million

18 October 2023
Stellantis aims to overtake Ford as van and pick-up leader by 2027
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Mercedes has been a pioneer of agency sales in the UK
Car sales

Return of new car discounts is first big test for agency sales

Manufacturers that sell directly to customers are pushing to boost sales after difficult 2023, What Car? data shows

13 October 2023
Return of new car discounts is first big test for agency sales
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BEV sales were propped up only by fleet sales
Car sales

September's sharp decline in private EV sales fuelled by ICE ban delay

New-numberplate month totalled 272,610 registrations; Nissan Qashqai pipped Ford Puma to best-seller

5 October 2023
September's sharp decline in private EV sales fuelled by ICE ban delay
Car sales

Alfa Romeo on course to break sales record in 2025

Tonale compact SUV and new small EV will help push sales to an all-time high, says CEO

25 September 2023
Alfa Romeo on course to break sales record in 2025
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Physical car auctions remain strong despite the ease of online bidding
Car sales

Physical car auctions continue to thrive in digital age

Seeing a car in the metal is the main pull for in-person bidding

5 September 2023
Physical car auctions continue to thrive in digital age
Used car lot
Research by used car experts heycar can help you power decisions about stock and offers
Car sales

6 essential used car stats that dealerships need to know

Research by heycar shows leads for used EVs grew 67% from January to June

29 August 2023
6 essential used car stats that dealerships need to know
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The UK's best-selling diesel model by far is the Land Rover Defender
Car sales

Land Rover leads robust UK premium diesel sales

Figures buck trend of overall diesel market, with sales falling 11% as volume manufacturers look to electric power

25 August 2023
Land Rover leads robust UK premium diesel sales
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Volkswagen has invested in EV newcomer Xpeng
Car sales

Power shift in China as global car makers lean on local brands

Progress of Chinese vehicle development in world's biggest market has reversed master and pupil roles

18 August 2023
Power shift in China as global car makers lean on local brands

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