Summary
Carbuyer is a web publication that offers car reviews, news and advice for the British car buyers, with a focus on new rather than used cars. It was launched by Dennis Publishing in 2010, and was first published on 29 October 2010. It is intended primarily for consumers rather than auto enthusiasts.[1][2][3][4] The site includes facts and figures from CAP HPI, allowing visitors to access specifications for every new model on sale.[4]
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Type of site | Automotive Reviews |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Owner | Autovia Limited |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | None |
| Launched | 29 October 2010 |
| Current status | Active |
Carbuyer produces its own video car reviews fronted by editor Richard Ingram, which are published on the website and on its YouTube channel.[5] Nicola Hume, Sara Damergi, James Batchelor, Ginny Buckley, Mat Watson and Rebecca Jackson have all presented Carbuyer videos.
The website allows motorists to submit reviews of their own cars which are then published as an accompaniment to the in-depth reviews from Carbuyer's expert journalists.
The website was short listed for Launch 2011 at the AOP Awards 2011, and then won Product Development of the Year (Consumer) at the PPA Data & Digital Publishing Awards 2011.[6][7] It was also awarded the Plain English Campaign's Internet Crystal Mark in August 2011.[8][9]
In January 2014, Carbuyer refreshed its image with a new logo, new video graphics and website design. Carbuyer began publishing a quarterly print magazine and has also published a book Carbuyer's Top 100 Family Cars. In January 2014, Carbuyer launched its first ever television commercial.[10]
In 2021, Carbuyer and the rest of Dennis Publishing's automotive assets were spun-off as independent company called Autovia, which also publishes Auto Express, evo, DrivingElectric and Octane.
Journalists and photographers edit
- Steve Fowler: editor-in-chief
- Richard Ingram: editor
- Andy Goodwin: managing editor
- Charlie Harvey: content editor
- Steve Walker: website editor
Road test team
- John McIlroy
- Sean Carson
- Alex Ingram
- Dean Gibson
Cars of the Year edit
- 2011: Kia Sportage
- 2012: Hyundai i30
- 2013: Dacia Duster[11]
- 2014: Hyundai i10
- 2015: Citroën C4 Cactus
- 2016: Peugeot 3008
- 2017: Peugeot 3008
- 2018: Ford Fiesta
- 2019: Ford Fiesta
- 2020: Renault Clio
- 2021: Kia Sorento
- 2022: Hyundai Tucson
- 2023: Kia Niro
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Dennis launches 'Trip Advisor' for car buyers". Prweek.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Dennis Publishing Launches news Website Carbuyer.co.uk". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Dennis launches car review site Carbuyer". Nma.co.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Dennis extends motoring portfolio by launching car buying site". Blogs.pressgazette.co.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Carbuyer - YouTube". Retrieved 31 March 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "AOP Awards 2011 Shortlist in full". Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Data and Digital Publishing Award Winners 2011". Ppa.co.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Plain English Campaign". Plainenglish.co.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Carbuyer.co.uk success with plain English Internet Crystal Mark". Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "CarBuyer Top 100 Family Cars". Auto Express. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Dacia Duster named CarBuyer Car of the Year". Auto Express. 1 March 2013.
External links edit
- Carbuyer website