test drives
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Manufacturer 13 NovTesla test drives unlocked by app at unstaffed sites
Electric car brand Tesla is expanding a pilot scheme which allows consumers to enter and test-drive its demonstrators at locations without any staff being present.
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Technology 31 AugThe changing dynamic of selling a vehicle
Car dealers that are not enabling test-drive booking online are disappointing three-quarters of in-market car buyers.
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Market Insight 5 JulNearly a third of UK drivers forgoing test drives, says SOGO
Nearly a third of motorists (29%) are buying or leasing their next car without taking a test drive, according to new data from flexible leasing provider SOGO.
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Long Term 21 FebLong-term report: This car outsold Kia’s EV6 and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E
The easy-to-live-with electro-mobile Cupra Born was the 11th most popular battery electric vehicle (BEV) among private buyers in 2022, ahead of the Kia EV6.
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Manufacturer 19 AugPolestar to open test drive hub and UK HQ in Oxfordshire
Electric car brand Polestar is set to establish a UK sales headquarters with a customer test drive hub at the Bicester Heritage complex in Oxfordshire.
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Car Dealer News 13 JulGridserve launches test drive campaign for Tesla, Mercedes. Polestar EVs
Gridserve Car Leasing is launching a multi-marque electric car test drive programme at its Electric Forecourts in Braintree and Norwich to encourage motorists to make the switch to an EV.
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Latest News 18 MayAM News Show: Mazda UK’s online retail launch and agency model’s imperfect fit
Mazda UK sales director Peter Allibon has discussed the Japanese brand’s challenging launch of online retail, its direct vehicle imports to the UK and agency model retail in a wide-ranging interview with the AM News Show.
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Manufacturer 6 AprGenesis expands home test drives nationwide
Genesis UK has expanded its home test drive programme to offer nationwide coverage for customers looking to experience a Genesis car ahead of purchase.
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Supplier News 15 FebTest drive surge suggests car buyers will ‘wait for what they want’
A 127% surge in vehicle test drives during January suggests that demand remains buoyant and car buyers are “willing to wait for what they want”, according to iTrackLEADS.
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Manufacturer 3 FebVolvo Car UK launches Eden Project electric test drive hub
Volvo Car UK has launched an electric vehicle (EV) test drive hub at the Eden Project.
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Car Dealer News 17 SepRetailers urged to enhance car buyers' unaccompanied test drive experience
PIB Group is urging retailers to enhance the customer experience with unaccompanied test drives, whilst mitigating financial risk.
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News 19 AugThief stole BMW and Range Rover in two test drives within an hour
A car thief has been jailed after colliding a BMW into a motorcyclist then threatening to “shank” a car salesman as he stole a Range Rover during two test drive incidents in the space of an hour.
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Technology 16 JulTracker partners with IMDA to mitigate risk of unaccompanied test drives
Tracker has partnered with the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) to help provide dealers with ‘peace-of-mind’ to offer unaccompanied test drives.
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Market Insight 13 JulCar-buyers want unaccompanied test drives post-COVID, research finds
Almost two thirds (63%) of drivers want unaccompanied test drives to become standard practice, according to new research by AX.
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Manufacturer 10 JunPolestar CEO finds EV brand's online car retail model 'rejuvinating'
When Polestar UK chief executive Jonathan Goodman told AM he was “thoroughly enjoying” his role overseeing the roll-out of the performance electric vehicle (EV) brand, it’s clear that he means it.
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Manufacturer 13 MayPolestar targets 30,000 test drives after opening Milton Keynes hub
Polestar UK plans to get up to 30,000 car buyers behind the wheel of its Polestar 2 performance electric vehicle (EV) with the help of a new ‘test drive hub’ in Milton Keynes.
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Market Insight 6 MayCar test drives should be as easy as ordering an Uber, says drivvn
Car retailers across the UK should be working to ensure that organising a test drive is as easy as ordering an Uber, according to automotive eCommerce specialist drivvn.
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Market Insight 30 AprMoney back guarantee could replace test drives, says Auto Trader
Almost two-thirds of car buyers would be open to buying a car without a test drive if the dealer offered a 14-day money back guarantee, according to new research from Auto Trader.
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Retailing 14 AprThe EV switch is on, so car dealers need to ramp-up their 2030-readiness now
The intentions of the Government in relation to the environment and the UK's switch to elelctric vehicles (EV) have certainly become a lot clearer.
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Latest News 1 AprScottish Government confirms car dealers can resume test drives from April 5
Scottish car retailers have been told that they can resume unaccompanied test drive provision to boost their retail recovery from April 5.
