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mobile device car shoppers to double by 2018 study says

AutoTrader.com released the findings of its new “Multi-Device Car Shopping Study,” which provides deep insights into how consumers use a combination of their personal computer, smartphone and/or tablet to shop for vehicles.

Currently, only 23 percent of car shoppers are utilizing two or more devices, and the Multi-Device study showed that the PC/laptop is still the primary device used for car shopping.

U.S. Government shutdown shut down DOE’s national fuel index

U.S. Government shutdown shut down DOE's national fuel index

The U.S. Government shutdown has resulted in the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it will no longer supply a national fuel index as of Friday, Oct. 11.

1,000 Car Auction at Manheim Colchester This Saturday

October and November are the months of the year when auctions are swamped with cars and prices are usually lowest.

To try to raise prices realised, by enabling more private buyers to attend, Lex Autolease will be holding the first of a series of 1,000 car and LCV auctions at Manheim Colchester on Saturday 19th October. Bidding starts at 10.30am.

automotive cyber security free webcast 21 Nov

automotive cyber security free webcast 21 Nov

SAE International presents a free webcast that explores cyber attacks in automobiles and automotive systems.

Toyota Searching for best UK talent

oyota Searching for best UK talent

Toyota has launched a search for Britain’s most promising young talent to join its UK operations.