Auto Trader and Ebbon Group partner to enhance logistics efficiencies
Auto Trader Vehicle Moves solution seamlessly integrated into moDel platform.
Auto Trader and Ebbon Group have joined forces to offer retailers a more efficient and cost-effective way of organising vehicle deliveries. With consumers increasingly wanting vehicles delivered directly to them, and retailers under increasing pressure to reduce overheads, Ebbon Group have integrated with Auto Trader’s Vehicle Moves to provide a new technology solution.
Ebbon Group’s moDel platform is designed to allow retailers and leasing companies to easily manage vehicle ordering and deliveries. From early April, Ebbon Group’s 3,500 moDel retail customers will be able to conveniently organise their logistics requirements through Auto Trader Vehicle Moves with a single click of a button, instead of having to make multiple calls to arrange or negotiate vehicle deliveries.
Auto Trader Vehicle Moves is a technology platform that gives retailers easy access to the best market price on every vehicle delivery. The platform enables competitive bidding from over 300 verified transport suppliers, (who employ over 3,000 drivers) to achieve the best price taking account of customer service level requirements. 79% of vehicles listed are delivered within 3 days, with an average retailer saving of £26 per move. Last year, it saved retailers over £3 million in logistics costs.
Both group and site reporting are also available through the new integration, providing fleet and logistics management teams with insights into mileage and cost trends over time as well as a fully auditable log of all logistics costs.
Ed Hummel, Director at Auto Trader commented on the new integration: “Most of the major retailer groups have been enjoying the benefits of Auto Trader Vehicle Moves for several years, and this new integration with Ebbon Group will take the benefits of using the platform to another level. At the click of a button, Retailers can be confident that each vehicle will be delivered to their customer on time, in a way that meets their service level, at the best available market price”.
“Our goal is to continuously offer innovative technology and data solutions to the industry in order to help our customers better achieve their goals and this launch is another example of how our platform services can remove pain points and empower our customers through technology.”
Michael Terry, Head of Commercial-Logistics at Ebbon Group, said: “moDel goes from strength to strength, and after another record year in 2022, we are delighted to be able to further enhance the platform with this exciting new development with Vehicle Moves from Auto Trader.
“As a consequence, customers will be able to drive efficiencies, streamline procedures, reduce costs and fully automate from end-to-end, removing all of the pinch points from the vehicle delivery process. A win-win all round!” he said.
Ebbon Group joint CEO, Robert Pilkington, added:” We are very excited to be further involved with Auto Trader and its highly-regarded Vehicle Moves platform. It is a great opportunity for both companies - but more importantly for our mutual customers.”
Auto Trader Group plc is the UK's largest automotive marketplace. Auto Trader listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2015 and is now a member of the FTSE 100 Index.
The marketplace is where UK consumers buy and sell cars with the largest number of car buyers and the largest choice of trusted stock. Auto Trader exists to Drive Change Together. Responsibly and creating a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of the business. It is focused on changing how the UK shops for cars by providing the best online car buying experience and enabling all retailers to sell online. It aims to build stronger partnerships with its customers and use its voice and influence to drive more environmentally friendly vehicle choices.
Auto Trader publishes a monthly used car Retail Price Index which is based on daily pricing analysis of circa 900,000 vehicles, this data is used by the Bank of England.
Follow us on our social channels to keep up with the latest news, insights and company developments.
If you would like to be added to our News & views mailing list, or have any media-related enquiries, please contact our press team:
Sign up to our email alerts service:
Join our news & views mailing list
or submit media-related enquiries:
