Specialist automotive marketing company Marketing Delivery has added an exclusive lead generation service to its bespoke product portfolio for car, van and bike dealers. SmartLeads is the result of a link-up with MarketingFile to provide top quality data for more than five million car drivers throughout the UK, direct from the insurance industry. SmartLeads uses ..Read More

Franchise workshops throughout the UK can now benefit from a new deal between Shell Lubricants and Marketing Delivery, the specialist automotive marketing company, that will offer preferential rates on eCRM and database marketing systems. As part of the deal, Marketing Delivery is offering up to 25% off the price of the aftersales module of SmartMail, ..Read More

ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties has launched Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30. Developed using the latest synthetic lubricant technology, Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 has the potential to improve fuel economy by 2.6%1, delivering even greater fuel economy than many other Mobil 1 grades, while optimising engine protection and supporting the use of exhaust emission technologies.

Unipart Automotive Ltd, the UK’s largest independent parts and supplier network, has teamed up once again with market leading garage equipment manufacturers to put together the latest edition of Megawisebuys. A FREE Apple® i-Pad 2 is exclusively available with any Bradbury, Crypton. Hofmann or Tecalemit ATL package when purchased on a 3 or 5-year lease ..Read More

PRESS RELEASE GForces, the UK auto sector web management firm, is offering dealers an innovative way of increasing aftersales income with the introduction of a new service plan system. Called NetDirector Service Plans, the web-based solution is easier to manage than rival service plan packages, and is significantly more profitable to operate. There are no fees for setting-up individual customer plans, transaction fees are 66 per cent lower than the industry average, and funds go straight into the dealer’s bank account, rather than coming via an intermediary.

PRESS RELEASE A survey of customers by CarEnquiry.co.uk has found that women don’t enjoy buying or selling their cars and think that they are ‘ripped off’ by motor dealers. CarEnquiry is a specialist website that was created to provide a safe and simple environment for the public to buy and sell cars. “Just under 40% ..Read More

Failure to shop around for the best deal on car insurance costs UK motorists a combined £2.4 billion every year – a total of £333 per driver. Research by car insurance comparison site moneysupermarket.com has shown that 2.56 million motorists every year simply automatically renew their existing motor insurance policy, rather than taking a broader ..Read More

FISC™ the motor industry specialist for F&I, compliance and training systems has teamed up with UKGI one of the UK’s leading providers of compliance support services, to launch ‘Total Regulation And Compliance Services’ (T.R.A.C.S) designed specifically for the motor trade. According to FISC’s Operations Director Aaron Burton, the business has launched the strategic alliance in ..Read More

Ingenia Recruitment, leading recruitment consultants who specialise in the motor trade, have revealed key industry employment figures for the first time. The figures show a significant drop in successful placements, despite encouraging vacancy opportunities. “We don’t normally reveal such figures, but given the current state of the employment market we thought it was necessary,” Stephen ..Read More

This month Martec Europe celebrates 20 years of helping Motor Manufacturers and Automotive Retail Groups, to be successful, through providing exceptional customer experiences to their prospects and customers. To mark the occasion, on Sunday 26th June, Martec’s employees and their families gathered in glorious sunshine to celebrate with a BBQ and an afternoon of family ..Read More