Articles by Tim Rose

A new free data resource for dealers that provides a view of key metrics covering fleet use of garages is being launched today by AM and epyx.

Several of the leaders of Toyota GB are tackling this weekend's London Marathon to raise funds for the MND Association charity.

Russell Borrie has officially stepped into the chief executive role at Arnold Clark Automobiles, succeeding the car dealer group's veteran leader Eddie Hawthorne.

AM100 dealer group Halliwell Jones, a long time parter with BMW and Mini in the North West of England, has acquired its first non-premium brand franchise.

Full hybrids and mild hybrids are matching petrols for speed of sale in the UK's used car market during April, according to Auto Trader monitoring.

Suzuki GB is boosting the service activated warranty programme for its customers up to 10 years to continue to support loyal customers who use its franchised dealer network for servicing.

Safety organisation Verification of Lubricant Specificatins (VLS) has issued a second warning about a non-compliant brake fluid that it says is still available in the UK market.

Business employees are among the target customers of a new venture which promotes nearly new electric vehicles on leases.

Most car buyers continue to visit multiple online classified marketplaces or car search websites as they narrow down their target list, according to Motors' new Digital Touchpoints Survey.

The Sealion 7 is the fifth BYD model to launch in the UK and this five-seat, fully electric SUV aims to attract buyers into dealerships with its more premium finish, practicality, and strong list of standard features.

Plans to introduce biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland, where there is a large backlog of tests required, will put lives at risk and undermine environmental aims, according to the Independent Garage Association.

AM100 dealer group HR Owen, which already offers supercar marques such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and Bentley to its wealthy customers, has now secured Zenvo Automotive and an opportunity to offer them an ultra niche delight.

The UK accountancy firm MHA Macintyre Hudson, which includes specialists in automotive retail, has floated on the London Stock Exchange as MHA plc.

HEVRA, the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance, has launched a bodyshop membership programme designed to support workshops in efficiently handling electric vehicle (EV) repairs while maintaining high industry standards.

Motor Auction Group (MAG) has attracted more than 250 trade buyers to the initial sales at its new £5 million light commercial vehicle (LCV) auction centre in Goole in Yorkshire.