London - 18 October 2021 - The organisers of the <a href="https://www.dealermarketing.com/london-ev-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">London EV Show 2021</a> have decided to reschedule and relocate the event to the Business Design Centre, located at 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH, UK from 14 - 16 December 2021. Due to some unforeseen turn of events, the organisers had to change the venue and move the event by a week's time to the Business Design Centre (BDC), an iconic central London exhibition centre, celebrating more than 10 years as a Carbon-Neutral venue.Since the launch of the event earlier in the year London EV Show 2021 has received tremendous interest not only from the UK but internationally too and is anticipated&nbsp;to become one of the most-influential EV shows in terms of scope and participation.The CEO of Valiant Business Media, Mr Shariq Abdul Hai stated that the ultimate endeavour of Valiant is to provide our clients with a smooth and unhindered experience and we are looking to use the venue exclusively with a state-of-the-art&nbsp;6000m2 + of space that features a large exhibition area, a dedicated conference auditorium, several breakout rooms, and onsite parking.“We are cognizant of the fact that you must have started planning the schedule for one of Europe’s most-awaited EV shows. We do apologise and understand that unexpected schedule change and venue relocation may cause some inconvenience. We had to make the change keeping in mind the overall event experience. Providing everyone involved with the best event experience is our ultimate endeavour and we very much look forward to hosting you at the event.”, Abdul Hai further added.The Business Design Centre is an iconic venue in the heart of London and hosts some of the best events in the UK and an average of 1 million visitors annually. BDC has built a strong reputation for being a certified carbon-neutral venue where sustainability is at the forefront of everything to leave as little of an impact as possible on the planet.The organisers are very optimistic about the <a href="https://www.dealermarketing.com/london-ev-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">London EV</a> Show which is already emerging as the EV industry's can't-miss event and have expressed great regret for this untimely decision which was not at all anticipated.&nbsp;&nbsp;The organisers look forward to a bigger and better <a href="https://www.dealermarketing.com/london-ev-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">London EV Show</a> and meeting all the participants in person from the 14 -16 December 2021!For more information, please contact:Ambreen MirAssistant Manager - Media Partnerships&nbsp;Email id : <a href="mailto:partnership@valiantbmedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">partnership@valiantbmedia.com</a>Ph. no. : +442081441168&nbsp;

London EV Show 2021 Announces Rescheduling 

Bedford, TX — October 10, 2018 — Binary Automotive Solutions today announced James A. Binkley and a panel of industry and telecom experts will explore the hot topic of price vs. value when it comes to selling cars in the dealership during the Fall Digital Dealer Conference and Expo, October 16-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a session titled, “Value or Price? Which Wins in Today’s Hyper-Competitive Market?” Binkley will join Jeff Kent, CEO of Kent Connects, J. David Adcock, President of Adcock Dealer Solutions, and Paul Fillmore, former Director of Operations at Metroplex Chrysler Dodge Jeep in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, to tackle questions like how to build value the entire way through the selling cycle and how price impacts buying decisions. Kent, former NW Automotive Director for Comcast Spotlight, will act as moderator during the interactive discussion. “Every dealership says they value the customer, but what are they doing to really showcase a culture of customer service and how will they create that experience at every touchpoint?” said Binkley. “We’ve amassed a panel of dealer and telecom experts willing to share exactly how they are cultivating a value-based selling environment and the positive results that come from their hard work.” In addition to the best practice information that will come from the expert panel, one value-minded panel attendee will walk away with a $1,000 gift certificate, and ten attendees will walk away with $100 gift certificates. “Value or Price? Which Wins in Today’s Hyper-Competitive Market?” will be held Thursday, October 18 from 10:05–10:55 during the Digital Dealer Conference and Expo at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Additional details on the panel discussion can be found <a href="https://ddce.a2zinc.net/DDCE25/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&amp;SessionID=6130&amp;SessionDateID=306" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a><a href="https://binaryauto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Binary Automotive Solutions</a> is committed to providing an integrated, customized package of programs to help dealerships sell more vehicles, hold more gross and retain more customers. It doesn’t matter the size of your dealership or the location, we’re confident that our warranty, certification and maintenance programs combined with our industry leading marketing and merchandising programs can boost sales, increase retention and help you maximize profits you didn’t even know were available. At our core, we strive every day to honor the beliefs of our founder, James Binkley, by never taking advantage of a client or offering a program to a dealership that takes advantage of a customer. As James is fond of saying, “Money is not more important than doing the right thing.” Quite simply, We Invest in Dealership Success.<h4>Media Contact</h4>Laurie Halter, Charisma Communications, <a href="mailto:Laurie@charismacommunications.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurie@charismacommunications.com</a>, 503-816-2474 &nbsp;

Binary Automotive to Present Expert Panel Debating Price vs. Value at Fall Digital Dealer Conference

<h3>Roadster Launches New Desking Solution to Help Sales Managers Bring a New Level of Trust and Efficiency to the Car-Buying Process</h3> San Francisco — October 8, 2018 — <a href="https://roadster.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Roadster</a>, the leader in commerce solutions for car buying and leasing, today announced the rollout of its new Express Desking solution to help dealers bring even more trust and efficiency to the car buying process. Unlike other solutions in the marketplace, Roadster’s modern, consumer-centric Express Storefront solution will now give sales agents the ability to save time by being able to instantly message their desk managers, gain their approvals on deal terms, and customize payment menu options, without ever having to leave the customer’s side.“At Roadster, we are committed to bringing new levels of efficiency, transparency and coordination to the car buying process,” said Andy Moss, CEO of Roadster.com. “We designed our Express Desking solution to answer a need from dealers far and wide for a new, more effective and collaborative way to finalize deals. By showing multiple lease and finance options up front, our Express Desking solution will not only build trust between dealers and car buyers, but will help lead to a faster way of saying yes.”For dealers, Express Desking is incredibly intuitive and easy to use. The solution, powered by Marketscan, the leading provider of data and calculations for the automotive industry, integrates directly into a dealership’s branded Express Storefront. Once a customer is ready to discuss deal-terms, the solution enables sales agents to work side-by-side with their customer to review dozens of lease and finance options and build a deal that works for them. This includes being able to calculate dozens of custom payment menu options with standard and non-standard terms, and communicate those terms in real-time with sales managers via instant message.While maintaining control and visibility over all deal activity, sales managers can then review the deal terms, remotely unlock codes, override the deal and or give agents their approvals. This in turn frees up desk managers to focus on higher value tasks like coaching their sales teams, while giving sales agents the ability to build a direct relationship with their customer. But the benefits don’t stop there. Express Desking also helps speed up the sales process by giving sales agents the ability to draft a consistent first pencil, without having to start from scratch with every new adjustment.In addition, Express Desking empowers sales teams to give their customers more options to secure financing with OEM-sponsored lenders and or independent banking institutions. It lets consumers save, compare and conveniently share deal options with others via text and email to ensure they are comfortable with the options presented."Express Desking is the first solution I've come across that both provides the traditional desk manager with the efficient tools they need to optimize every dollar while delivering a stress-free experience to consumers," said Greg Nalewaja, VP and Managing Partner at Midlands Honda. "With Roadster, we have not just bought into software, but have bought into an organization that understands how to dealerships across the country achieve success."Roadster will begin rolling out its Express Desking solution to dealers in October. For more information on how to sign up, please visit <a href="http://www.roadster.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.Roadster.com</a>.<h4>About Roadster</h4><a href="http://www.roadster.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roadster</a> provides consumer-driven Commerce Solutions for today’s modern dealership. With Roadster's proprietary technology platform, dealerships can provide hassle-free car buying in-store, online or on the go. Roadster dramatically improves dealership customer satisfaction scores, while significantly reducing sales costs. From inventory merchandising, to financing/leasing, incentives, trade-ins, service plans and accessories-- Roadster delivers near penny perfect deals in a beautifully designed interface that customers and employees will love. Roadster is based in Palo Alto, CA and was founded in late 2013. For more information, please visit <a href="https://roadster.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://roadster.com</a>.

Roadster Launches New Desking Solution to the Car-Buying Process

<h3>Jumpstart Automotive Media Unveils New Insights on Frustrations That Both Consumers and Dealers Face About Vehicle Pricing, Negotiations</h3> San Francisco — October 9, 2018 — A full 86 percent of consumers already have a price in mind for the car they want before visiting the dealer to test drive or purchase a car or truck. This insight is courtesy of the latest study from Jumpstart Automotive Media and Ipsos: “Today’s Auto Buyer and the Digital Retailing Experience."The study, <a href="http://www.jumpstartautomotivemedia.com/index.php/insights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available by clicking here</a>, addressed the distrust consumers have in vehicle pricing, and the frustrations many dealers encounter when trying to educate consumers on the pricing process.<h3>Why a pricing disconnect remains between consumers and dealers</h3>Eighty-one percent of consumers don’t believe a dealer’s “lowest price” and still expect to be able to negotiate savings of a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. At the same time, customers may not understand how cars are priced, which can lead to distrust and frustration on the dealer’s part.For example, there are often questions around whether the dealer or the manufacturer sets the price, what costs are built into that price, and what (if any) aspects does the dealer have the ability to negotiate. Consumers believe that dealers are making a large profit, while dealers today are saying that they don’t make money until they hit volume goals, which are often a challenge to reach.Part of the challenge consumers feel comes from the fact that prices on many new vehicles today <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2018/09/28/car-deals/1433643002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">are at or near all-time highs</a>. Americans remain attracted to large SUVs and trucks, and even when they’re interested in cars they want fully loaded with features or size and space for versatility. Approximately 49 percent of consumers say they determine a “fair” price based on what they find on third-party automotive websites, another 31 percent deem a vehicle to come with a fair price if there is a negotiated savings off the sticker.<h3>Is negotiation non-negotiable?</h3>Despite nine out of ten consumers having at least some interest in a “no-haggle” model for car buying, most still prefer to negotiate their own deal versus other ways of settling on a price. And, even though most agree that the sales process takes too long, they’re still willing to spend a half hour or longer bargaining to save even $100.What’s more, a consumer’s desire to negotiate their own deal vs. the no-haggling approach has more to do with a lack of trust with dealership pricing than a desire to bargain. Lastly, 68 percent of consumers say they would prefer to deal with a non-commissioned sales person at a dealership.“The cat-and-mouse game of pricing and negotiation at the dealership won’t be fully satisfied any time soon,” said Libby Murad-Patel, vice president marketing and strategic insights for Jumpstart. “However, finding a true understanding of what each side is looking for will ultimately help in reducing the friction and adversarial nature when it comes down to vehicle pricing. Consumers can’t demand a no-haggle deal but ultimately want to try and save a few bucks, and dealers need to help consumers better understand how they arrived at a certain price point to build more trust.” <a href="http://www.jumpstartautomotivemedia.com/index.php/insights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to access the complete report.</a><h4>Methodology</h4>Jumpstart commissioned Ipsos to conduct a comprehensive study into the consumer and dealer points of view. The study design included qualitative research consisting of a five-day online discussion with 28 U.S. consumers, a four-day online discussion with 28 dealers, and nine 60-minute phone interviews with dealership GMs and owners. Following these results, quantitative research was conducted in the form of online surveys of 263 recent buyers, in-market or intending car shoppers, and 54 dealership employees.<h4>About Jumpstart</h4>Jumpstart Automotive Media, a division of Hearst Autos, offers high-impact and performance-driven marketing and advertising solutions that achieve optimum results. An industry thought-leader known for its in-depth shopping reports, Jumpstart connects automotive marketers with the largest, high-performing audience of car shoppers and enthusiasts through partnerships with: Car and Driver, U.S. News Best Cars, J.D. Power Cars, NADAguides, Autoweek.com, Autobytel, Autolist.com, Daily News Autos, LeftLaneNews.com, CarSoup, CarBuzz, CarStory, VehicleHistory.com and iSeeCars. JumpstartAuto.com, @JumpstartAuto<h4>Media Contact</h4>John Sternal, 954.592.1201, <a href="mailto:jsternal@meritmile.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jsternal@meritmile.com</a>

Jumpstart Automotive Media Unveils New Insights About Vehicle Pricing, Negotiations

San Francisco — October 8, 2018 — Retail automotive data analytics vendor <a href="http://www.frogdata.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FrogData</a>, a division of izmocars, announced today its selection as one of only five industry finalists for the DrivingSales Innovation Cup. The cup will be awarded to the most innovative retail automotive solution of the year at the DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 21-23. DSES is the premier 3-day event for dealership professionals seeking to improve dealership performance and advance retail automotive careers.“I look forward to showcasing the power of our analytics platform at DSES,” said Tej Soni, CEO of FrogData, who will be presenting the company’s solution. “Our platform delivers actionable intelligence based on data analytics, going far beyond typical DMS reporting. Ultimately, our goal is to help dealers make better decisions.”During the DSES conference, finalists will be invited on stage to present their solution, with each presentation taking no more than five minutes. A panel of dealers will score each finalist’s presentation, and then determine the winner of the Innovation Cup Award by secret ballot. The finalist receiving the highest score from the panel of judges will be designated “Innovation Cup Winner” and presented with an elegant trophy, as well as a free license to use the accolade in their marketing efforts and materials.FrogData is a reporting and analytics platform designed to empower dealerships through detailed reports and insights, including predictive analytics. The FrogData platform aggregates data from any DMS, CRM, Service Appointment tool or Google Analytics to facilitate data mining across all collected data.“We are delighted to be selected as one of the finalists for the Innovation Cup this year,” said Soni. “It has been a long journey to bring our data analytics platform to reality but we are pleased to see that it is working so well and making a big difference to our clients who are using it.”For more information about FrogData, as well as their data offerings, please visit our <a href="http://www.frogdata.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.<h3>About FrogData</h3>FrogData Business Analytics Platform delivers Advanced Reporting, Business Insights and Predictive Analytics to Auto Dealers, helping them make better decisions to make positive impact on their business. FrogData is based in San Francisco, CA.<h4>Media Contact</h4>Laurie Halter, <a href="mailto:Laurie@charismacommunications.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurie@charismacommunications.com</a>,&nbsp;503-816-2474

FrogData Named Finalist for Innovation Cup at DrivingSales Executive Summit

Westerville, OH — September 27, 2018 — Over The Edge (OTE), creator of TecAssured, an e-rating and e-contracting software for the automotive industry and JGF Solutions, provider of identity theft protection to auto dealers, are making it easier for dealers to market and sell personal identity protection. Whether dealers choose to include identity theft protection as part of a package or sell it as an additional product, JGF Solutions provides the easy-to-use, e-rating and e-contracting portal from TecAssured that simplifies sales for dealers. “With identity theft protection options starting at just one year of coverage, dealers are getting creative with how they market and sell the product. For example, some dealers give away one year of identity protection with a year of maintenance, or with financing to set themselves apart from the rest. Others are selling several years of protection along with financing,” explained Jim Formanek, CEO JGF Solutions. “The TecAssured software allows us to present the type of packages that dealers’ buyers are looking for. Dealers simply search for the type of protection and years of coverage desired and the software populates a contract instantly for the customer online. This enables us to get contracts from dealers in real time versus a month later which allows us track our business on a daily basis,” noted Formanek. <blockquote>“When it comes to managing and coaching sales reps, TecAssured helps sales to see exactly where they are, what to focus on, and who may need training on specific products,” </blockquote>added Formanek.<h3> </h3><h3>About Over the Edge</h3>Over the Edge is a collaboration of technology, design, and business experts catering to the unique needs of the automotive insurance industry and the creator of TecAssured™ Software. Their unique partnership brings top-level business consulting, system development, print/web creative, data conversion/integration, custom reporting, and product consulting — all under one roof. Together, OTE answers client needs with dynamic, cohesive solutions. Learn more at <a href="http://www.go-ote.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">go-ote.com</a>.<h3>About TecAssured</h3>TecAssured™ is a leading software company that provides innovative technology solutions for the automotive insurance industry including rating engines, streamlined administration software for full lifecycle management of all aftermarket and self-insured F&amp;I products, and online dealer-direct-to-consumer F&amp;I product eCommerce sites. Learn more at <a href="http://www.tecassured.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tecassured.com</a>.<h3>About JGF Solutions</h3>JGF Solutions has delivers identity, financial and privacy protection, threat intelligence and investigative services to help businesses fight evolving online threats. The firm serves businesses and individuals by protecting their brands and identities from data breach. Learn more at <a href="http://jgfsolutions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jgfsolutions.com</a>.<h4>Media Contact</h4>Nancy Bohman, Bohman Marketing, 614-264-0620

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