--- title: Business Growth, Sales, Marketing, and Websites for Automotive | Automotive trends description: Automotive trends | Business Growth, Sales, Marketing, and Website advice and ideas for Automotive companies to increase leads, customers, and revenue... --- [![Tree Group Sales Development and Lead Generation for Motorsport Companies - Blue Logo - PNG](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Logos/Tree%20Group%20Sales%20Development%20and%20Lead%20Generation%20for%20Motorsport%20Companies%20-%20Blue%20Logo%20-%20PNG.png?width=82&height=82&name=Tree%20Group%20Sales%20Development%20and%20Lead%20Generation%20for%20Motorsport%20Companies%20-%20Blue%20Logo%20-%20PNG.png)](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/)   ## BUSINESS GROWTH, SALES, MARKETING, AND WEBSITES FOR AUTOMOTIVE ## [Is Artificial Intelligence Really a Thing of the Future?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/is-artificial-intelligence-really-a-thing-of-the-future) 21 Mar 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![Is Artificial Intelligence Really a Thing of the Future?](https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/AI%20data%20report/AI_report-charts7.png?noresize&width=697&height=268&name=AI_report-charts7.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/is-artificial-intelligence-really-a-thing-of-the-future) In this series on [How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving) I look at the different website, sales, marketing, and service tools and how we use them to help our Automotive clients to grow. This time I’m going to look at how we use Artificial Intelligence without even realising it! Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/is-artificial-intelligence-really-a-thing-of-the-future) ## [[research] Do You Have The Power To Change Trust In Your Business?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/research-do-you-have-the-power-to-change-trust-in-your-business) 19 Feb 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[research] Do You Have The Power To Change Trust In Your Business?](https://research.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/CHARTS/GDPR%20charts/Artboard%2012.png?width=696&name=Artboard%2012.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/research-do-you-have-the-power-to-change-trust-in-your-business) In this series on [How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving) I look at [how Automotive Companies can future proof their businesses](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/surviving-the-future) to ensure continued growth. This time I'm going to walk you through some HubSpot research focusing on how buyers feel about online security. Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/research-do-you-have-the-power-to-change-trust-in-your-business) ## [The Inbound Service Framework is the Latest Sales Trend for Automotive](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/the-inbound-service-framework-is-the-latest-sales-trend-for-automotive) 14 Feb 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![The Inbound Service Framework is the Latest Sales Trend for Automotive](https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/Service%20Hub%20Launch%202018/services-framework.png?width=600&name=services-framework.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/the-inbound-service-framework-is-the-latest-sales-trend-for-automotive) In part 4 of our series on [How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving) we looked at [how to give your customers the best possible experience](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/surviving-the-future). Here's part 5, describing the latest sales trend of turning customers into promoters… Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/the-inbound-service-framework-is-the-latest-sales-trend-for-automotive) ## [[customer experience trends] Your Customers are the Best Way to Grow](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/customer-experience-trends-your-customers-are-the-best-way-to-grow) 7 Feb 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[customer experience trends] Your Customers are the Best Way to Grow](https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/Service%20Hub%20Launch%202018/flywheel-product.png?width=300&height=300&name=flywheel-product.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/customer-experience-trends-your-customers-are-the-best-way-to-grow) In part 2 of our series on [How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving), we're looking at the latest automotive trends such as [why marketing is getting so much harder](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/surviving-the-future). Here's part 3, why your customers are the best way to grow your business… Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/customer-experience-trends-your-customers-are-the-best-way-to-grow) ## [[sales trends] Is it Getting Harder for you to Generate Leads?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/sales-trends-is-it-getting-harder-for-you-to-generate-leads) 31 Jan 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[sales trends] Is it Getting Harder for you to Generate Leads?](https://blog.hubspot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/research/Service%20Hub%20Launch%202018/Profitwell_CMSalaries.jpeg?width=800&height=450&name=Profitwell_CMSalaries.jpeg) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/sales-trends-is-it-getting-harder-for-you-to-generate-leads) In part 1 of our series on [How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving) we looked at [How To Improve Trust In Your Business](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/tag/surviving-the-future). Here's part 2, looking at the sales trend of why it might be getting harder to generate leads. Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/sales-trends-is-it-getting-harder-for-you-to-generate-leads) ## [[4 of 4] Stay Innovative And Improve Your Future Strategy](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/4-of-4-how-to-stay-innovative-and-improve-your-future-strategy-in-automotive) 2 Jan 2019 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[4 of 4] Stay Innovative And Improve Your Future Strategy](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/How%20Automotive%20Companies%20Can%20Survive%20The%20Future%20attract.jpg) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/4-of-4-how-to-stay-innovative-and-improve-your-future-strategy-in-automotive) Welcome to the last part of this series, which is taken from [this ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving)[eBook on How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving). So far we’ve covered [what is changing](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/1-of-4-can-your-automotive-company-survive-the-latest-automotive-industry-trends) and how to stay ahead of the [latest automotive industry](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/2-of-4-surviving-the-latest-automotive-marketing-trends-by-staying-relevant)[ and ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/2-of-4-surviving-the-latest-automotive-marketing-trends-by-staying-relevant)[marketing trends](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/2-of-4-surviving-the-latest-automotive-marketing-trends-by-staying-relevant). This time, we’ll give you some ideas for your future strategy by staying innovative… Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/4-of-4-how-to-stay-innovative-and-improve-your-future-strategy-in-automotive) ## [[3 of 4] How You Can Stay Ahead of The Latest Automotive Trends](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/3-of-4-how-your-company-can-stay-ahead-of-the-latest-automotive-trends) 20 Dec 2018 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[3 of 4] How You Can Stay Ahead of The Latest Automotive Trends](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/How%20Automotive%20Companies%20Can%20Survive%20The%20Future%20funnel.jpg) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/3-of-4-how-your-company-can-stay-ahead-of-the-latest-automotive-trends) In parts one and two of this series, we looked at the latest automotive industry and marketing trends. In part three we’ll give you eight steps to get take your company to the next level… You can read more in [this ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving)[eBook on How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving). Join the #SalesSuperleague. [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/3-of-4-how-your-company-can-stay-ahead-of-the-latest-automotive-trends) ## [[2 of 4] Surviving The Latest Automotive Marketing Trends](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/2-of-4-surviving-the-latest-automotive-marketing-trends-by-staying-relevant) 18 Dec 2018 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[2 of 4] Surviving The Latest Automotive Marketing Trends](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/How%20Automotive%20Companies%20Can%20Survive%20The%20Future%20Cover.jpg) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/2-of-4-surviving-the-latest-automotive-marketing-trends-by-staying-relevant) In part one of this series, we looked at the latest automotive industry trends and what is about to change. Here's part two where we cover how to stay relevant and [keep up with automotive marketing trends](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/1-of-4-can-your-automotive-company-survive-the-latest-automotive-industry-trends)… You can read more in [this ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving)[eBook on How Automotive Companies Can Survive The Future](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving). Join the [#SalesSuperleague](https://www.google.co.uk/search?site=&source=hp&q=%23salessuperleague). [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/2-of-4-surviving-the-latest-automotive-marketing-trends-by-staying-relevant) ## [[1 of 4] Can You Survive The Latest Automotive Industry Trends?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/1-of-4-can-your-automotive-company-survive-the-latest-automotive-industry-trends) 13 Dec 2018 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[1 of 4] Can You Survive The Latest Automotive Industry Trends?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/Campaigns/Surviving%20the%20future/How%20Automotive%20Companies%20Can%20Survive%20The%20Future%20by%20The%20Tree%20Group.jpg) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/1-of-4-can-your-automotive-company-survive-the-latest-automotive-industry-trends) Business owners and department heads are always considering how to survive the latest automotive industry trends. Some find that attracting new customers is getting more difficult whilst others want to find a genuine competitive advantage. On that topic, let's talk about how the Automotive industry is changing... Join the #SalesSuperleague. [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/1-of-4-can-your-automotive-company-survive-the-latest-automotive-industry-trends) ## [Top 3 Automotive Trends for Business Growth](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/use-your-knowledge-for-business-growth) 28 Mar 2018 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![Top 3 Automotive Trends for Business Growth](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/Images/Blogging/electric-car-charging.jpg) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/use-your-knowledge-for-business-growth) Automotive business leaders interested in building an established business that will stand the test of time must be keep abreast of trends in the automotive industry. Results-driven marketing and sales designed to increase revenue and generate leads are best developed on the basis of market demands and customer needs. Leaders also must remain at the head of the pack by understanding where the market is going and taking it one step further. [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/use-your-knowledge-for-business-growth) ## [How does long-term growth work?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/07/04/how-the-modern-buyer-has-redefined-the-sales-process-in-automotive-and-motorsport) 18 Jan 2018 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![How does long-term growth work?](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/The_Tree_Group_Feb2018/images/sales-process-in-Automotive-and-Motorsport-sm.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/07/04/how-the-modern-buyer-has-redefined-the-sales-process-in-automotive-and-motorsport) The modern buyer has changed the sales process, you’re probably aware, but are you brushed up on the new practices to follow in order to keep up with the new sales process? The Internet has changed humans; everyone’s an expert, people can do product research on their own [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/07/04/how-the-modern-buyer-has-redefined-the-sales-process-in-automotive-and-motorsport) ## [Selling to the Modern B2B Buyer in Automotive](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/08/16/adapting-to-the-modern-buyer-in-automotive) 25 Aug 2017 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![Selling to the Modern B2B Buyer in Automotive](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/The_Tree_Group_Feb2018/images/Adapting-to-the-Modern-Buyer-in-Automotive-sm.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/08/16/adapting-to-the-modern-buyer-in-automotive) The buyer is not who they used to be, people are much more tech savvy and impatient than they were, with the development in technology the buyer is more empowered and independent than ever before. Can you [survive the future in Automotive](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/offers/surviving) by adapting to sell to the modern buying process? [Read More >>>](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/08/16/adapting-to-the-modern-buyer-in-automotive) ## [[video] The Modern Buyer and B2B Sales](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/08/09/youtube-live-event-want-to-know-about-the-modern-buyer-in-automotive-and-motorsport) 9 Aug 2017 Written by [James Walters](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/author/james-walters) [![[video] The Modern Buyer and B2B Sales](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/hubfs/The_Tree_Group_Feb2018/images/Modern%20Buyer%20Sm.png) ](https://www.thetreegroup.co.uk/news/single-post/2017/08/09/youtube-live-event-want-to-know-about-the-modern-buyer-in-automotive-and-motorsport) For our second blog post in the series ‘The Modern Sales process’, we’re looking at what makes someone a “Modern Buyer”... Let’s all say it together – today’s buyer has all the power. We’re all the person with the keys. It’s a hard pill to swallow, admitting you don’t have control, but once you do you can really start to level the playing field. 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