Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has acquired full-service fleet management specialist CLM Fleet Management, aligning with Grupo Santander's European initiative to strengthen its position as a contract hire service provider for fleets operating company cars.
Ancaster Group has acquired long-established Skoda dealership Allams of Epsom, as part of its strategy to grow its presence in South West London and Surrey,
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has unveiled its latest reliability data for the UK's top-selling SUVs, with findings based on over 4,000 repair claims made over the past year across 18 popular models.
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Angela Shepherd as its new sales director to drive its retail transformation.
Trade demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) continues to grow steadily, with Dealer Auction’s latest EV Performance Review (EVPR) reporting a 13% increase in vehicles sold during September.
The sale of a Lincoln motor trade complex will see family-run Sandicliffe extend its East Midlands dealership footprint, complementing its existing locations in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
Nissan is to use the UK as the launch pad for on-board bi-directional charging starting in 2026 as part of the car maker’s Ambition 2030 environmental goals.
Lexus is launching a comprehensive warranty package to cover vehicles for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles on all its models, whether new, nearly new, or pre-owned.
The used car market remained resilient in early October, with average values falling by just -0.5% in the first 10 days, according to the latest data from Cap HPI.
The European Union has made a decisive move to implement tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China.
Steer Automotive Group has bought LCV repair specialist Carcomm Coachworks.
Autofinity is helping manufacturers and dealers achieve better margins by boosting ratings on classified websites, ensuring that vehicles are more accurately described, leading to higher residual values.
The Kia Sportage, the brand’s flagship model, was the best-selling vehicle in the UK across all brands in September, with 7,482 units sold, according to official figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Manufacturers are set to spend at least £2 billion on discounting electric vehicles (EV) this year in a desperate attempt to stimulate demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
2024 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for Kia. AM met with Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK to discuss what are the key goals for the brand and how it plans to further solidify its position in the UK market.
