The pandemic has caused widespread disruption and has forced many organisations to change the way they operate. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of the pandemic on work culture. Including the loss of in-person collaboration, a shift in priorities, and positive changes to remote work and employee well-being. The Loss of In-Person [...]
The Mecedes-Benz brand identifies itself as a blend of luxury, sportiness and performance. As Co-CEO, Mark Raine firmly believes that being a luxury brand consists of 4 things: the brand element, the product substance, quality and lastly, customer service. It's these elements that have fueled the growth and success of the Mercedes-Benz offering in any [...]
The first and highly anticipated AutoTrader Hybrid Car Buyers Report has officially been released in partnership with Smarter Mobility. The report provides valuable insights into the current trends, opportunities and challenges in the hybrid market. It also sheds light on the role of hybrid technology in shaping the future of sustainable mobility. Hybrid cars play [...]
In a recent interview with Gareth Edwards from the eNCA Drive, we spoke about what the 2022 new and used car landscape looked like for the automotive industry in South Africa. We also cast our eye on the future trends of 2023 based on the data from AutoTrader. New and used car market shifts AutoTrader [...]
In life, we have many dreams and aspirations of what we would like to become when we are older. These dreams guide our paths and give us some direction to what it is that we want to do with the rest of our lives. These aspirations will either push us to become better and be [...]
Electric vehicles are gaining momentum in South Africa, even more so now with the spike in fuel prices. Searches on AutoTrader more than doubled annually for the last 2 years - a clear indication that demand is growing. Whilst interest in EVs grows, so does the need to educate electric car drivers or would-be electric [...]
What type of business are you, a producer or platform business - this will help with identifying the type of data your business will need. As a car dealer, you are both a producer and a platform business, because you have physical products (the cars) that you sell and you use your platform (your website) [...]
AutoTrader SA has done extensive studies on consumer demand and supply over the last couple of years. And found that there is one thing that comes up consistently and that is consumers want more and more transparency from both buyers and sellers on marketplaces. A competitive advantage for car dealers is to make the car [...]
Trust in your business should be a key objective and if it isn't it can affect all your business stakeholders. The definition of trust in the Oxford dictionary is a firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. Why is trust important for the car-buying consumer? In terms of the consumer, [...]
What are the considerations when buying your child their first car? When buying your child their first car there are a number of decisions that you will need to consider before buying the car. These decisions are impacted by: the price of the car, the make and model of the car, the safety of the [...]
