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Nissan boosts Qashqai efficiency with new hybrid e-Power engine
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Talks underway over Saudi Arabian investment in Aston Martin
Used Cars 1 Jul

Used Land Rovers deliver largest margins in May
Latest News 1 Jul

AM News Show: car retailers must ‘constantly turn the dials’ to maximise marketing
Car Dealer News 1 Jul

Holdcroft Group delivered £100m turnover growth in 'turbulent' 2021
Supplier News 1 Jul

Motors.co.uk launches multimedia radio and outdoor brand campaign
Acquisitions and deals 1 Jul

Vertu Motors strengthens online parts business with Wiper Blades acquisition
Used Cars 30 Jun

UK is only used car market in Europe where values continue to fall
Used Cars 30 Jun

Magnificent seven EVs top Auto Trader’s fastest-selling used car rankings
Car Dealer News 30 Jun

Judges recognise COVID response with Chorley Group Customer Service award
Manufacturer 30 Jun

Volvo Car UK takes fleet and business sales direct and online
Gallery Article 30 Jun

Pictures: Citroen unveils new fully electric e-C4 X fastback family car
Market Insight 30 Jun

‘Deeply troubled’ UK car manufacturing sector posts first uplift in 11 months
People News 30 Jun

Peter Johnson retires from RMI chairman role
Manufacturer 29 Jun

Porsche, Tesla and Kia top Auto Express’s 2022 Driver Power brand survey
Latest News 29 Jun

New EV charging platform to be piloted in Scotland
Latest News 29 Jun

AM News Show: Franchised car retail must find new ‘middle ground’
Opinion 29 Jun

'No need to worry' about domestic EV Smart Charge Point roll-out, opinion
Aftersales 29 Jun

Technicians are winning the race to become EV-ready, says IMI
Car Dealer News 29 Jun

Pendragon launches CarStore used car sites at 10 Morrisons and Homebase stores
Car Dealer News 29 Jun

Lookers focussed on cash management amid ‘significant inflationary pressures’
People News 28 Jun

Volvo’s Matt Galvin targets ‘new challenge’ with NIO EV brand
Manufacturer 28 Jun

Hyundai and Kia offices searched in 'defeat device' investigation
Manufacturer 28 Jun

Tesla moves into former Inchcape Porsche dealership in Bournemouth
People News 28 Jun

Vertu Motors apprentice joins F1 team for work experience
Latest News 28 Jun

Addressing 2022’s 50% energy bill increase is carmakers’ ‘number one ask’
Manufacturer 28 Jun

Volkswagen ID Zero concept will be brand's first electric saloon
Manufacturer 28 Jun

Order books open for 'milestone' £29,595 new Honda Civic hybrid next month
Car Dealer News 28 Jun

Donnelly reaches for the skies with Air Ambulance NI fund-raising
Car Dealer News 27 Jun

Marshall's car manufacturer partners back Constellation Automotive leadership
Latest News 27 Jun

Thieves leave empty handed after Webuyanycar raid
Market Insight 27 Jun

Hyundai and Kia defy supply shortages to grow European market share by 10% in May
Car Dealer News 27 Jun

Snows anniversary fundraising challenge reaches £21k
Technology 27 Jun

AI could save automotive businesses more than £40k per year
Car Dealer News 27 Jun

Drive welcomes six new recruits to expanded car dealership in Leicester

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Hendy Group head of marketing Vicky Hart and Ian Godbold, marketing director at Cambria Automobiles, on the AM News Show podcast

AM News Show: car retailers must ‘constantly turn the dials’ to maximise marketing

Car retailers must ‘constantly turn the dials’ of their marketing strategy to avoid being over-reliant on a single provider, maximise conversion and minimise cost-per-sale, the AM News Show has been told.

Holdcroft Group has added a MG Motor UK franchise into its Cheshire Oaks Honda showroom

Car Dealer News

Holdcroft Group delivered £100m turnover growth in 'turbulent' 2021

TG Holdcroft has reported a £100 million increase in turnover during 2021 after growing its portfolio with new Alpine, Dacia, MG and Renault car dealerships.

Acquisitions and deals

Vertu Motors strengthens online parts business with Wiper Blades acquisition

Vertu Motors has further strengthened its online automotive parts retail business through the £3.5 million acquisition of e-commerce specialist Wiper Blades Ltd.

Used Cars

UK is only used car market in Europe where values continue to fall

The UK is now the only used car market in Europe where the value of vehicles continues to fall, according to data published by Indicata.

Volvo Fleet and Business Online platform

Manufacturer

Volvo Car UK takes fleet and business sales direct and online

Volvo Car UK has followed its recent launch of direct-to-consumer online used car sales with the launch of Volvo Fleet and Business Online following a successful pilot scheme.

Production of the Aston Martin DBX SUV at St Athan, Wales

Market Insight

‘Deeply troubled’ UK car manufacturing sector posts first uplift in 11 months

The UK car manufacturing sector was described as “deeply troubled” as soaring energy costs and competition from the EU tempered optimism following the first uplift in productivity for 10 months.

AM News Show: Arbury Group MD Ben Archer and Specialist Cars owner Umesh Samani

AM News Show: Franchised car retail must find new ‘middle ground’

Franchised car retail needs to find a new “middle ground” to retain profitability and high levels of customer service when vehicle supply crisis finally ends, the AM News Show has been told.

Supplier News

June AM magazine: Chorley Group, future trends, threat to used cars

The June issue of AM magazine is here in digital form, free to read, full of insights that will get dealers thinking about their strategy for the future.

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