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New Spidersnet websites live – November 2018
We’re now moving towards the end of the year and in November we were delighted to put a number of great new websites live. Take a look below to see all of the brand new sites that we put live for all of our latest new customers here at Spidersnet last month…Big Wave...
Honda the latest to ditch diesels
Honda is the latest manufacturer to announce that it is to stop developing diesel cars. By 2021, there will no longer be new diesel models from Honda on sale in Europe. Instead, the company will be focussing on all-electric and hybrid options. Toyota and Volvo...
CarCliq: How to create the perfect car ad
We’d recommend that all car dealers get on Twitter and dedicate some time to managing their profile properly. It is a fantastic place to interact with potential customers, get some much needed brand awareness and even get new customers. CLICK HERE TO...
‘Growing enthusiasm’ for used ultra-low and zero emissions cars
Consumers are taking advantage of the expanding range of alternatively fuelled vehicles available on the used car market. Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Wednesday revealed that demand for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and...
Fall in new registrations means boost for used car market
Vehicle data company Cazana has reported that falling numbers of new car registrations have led to a boost in the used car market. This follows the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) report on Monday which showed that the new car market was down 2.9%...
Concern as SMMT reports another decline in new car market
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released the latest figures for new car registrations on Monday and they show that the market fell again in October. In total, there were 2.9% fewer registrations in October 2018 compared to the same month in 2017....
InAutomotive: 5 simple ways to improve your recruitment strategy
InAutomotive is the leading automotive job site in the UK. For decades, they’ve been helping unite candidates and employers, so it’s safe to say that they know a thing or two about helping you recruit top talent. InAutomotive have kindly contributed some of...
New sites live this month – October 2018
Here is a rundown of all of the new sites that we've put live here at Spidersnet in October. Take a look below and see all of the new websites built by our team last month, and find out a little more about the latest dealerships to jump on board with Spidersnet....
Five-star crash rating for hydrogen fuel Hyundai
Euro NCAP has tested a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle for the first time and it passed with flying colours. The Hyundai NEXO achieved a five-star rating in the crash test which is designed to give consumers a realistic idea of the safety performance of...
Independent dealers ‘need new skills’ says RAC Dealer Network
The RAC Dealer Network has said that independent dealers need to develop new skills as more alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) are entering the used car market. Sean Kent, sales director at the RAC Dealer Network, said that although AFVs still make up a small...
‘Brexit Readiness Programme’ prepares automotive sector for ‘no-deal’
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a ‘Brexit Readiness Programme’ to help the automotive industry prepare for the UK leaving the EU. With less than six months left for a withdrawal deal to be reached, the automotive industry has again...
Concerns over diesel emissions may help consumers get big discounts on SUVs
Historically speaking, large SUVs have been some of the hardest cars to negotiate deals on. They’ve been so popular that dealers have been able to demand high prices when speaking to potential buyers. However, that looks like it may be changing due to the...
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