According to a German newspaper, Automobilwoche, Amazon are hiring staff as a precursor to becoming an online car dealership in Europe. The company is one of the largest global online retailers and have announced plans to use Britain as the pilot European market for the move, a year after opening a car review service in the US.  The company is already actively giving loans to its marketplace traders: and may be able to offer loans on new cars to its Prime Members in the future.