A broader range of aftersales sector reports has been launched by epyx in a bid to boost car retailers’ service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
New terms on buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) finance products introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have resulted in late payment fees being refunded to customers.
Regit has acted on its assertion that motorists need more education on electric and hybrid vehicles with the launch of an EV hub on its all-new Digital Garage.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a range of mini-mobile camping units, offering a kitchen area, bed, water supply, and storage space.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to launch GarageSafe to establish and maintain access to security level vehicle information for independent garages.
The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Drive My Career initiative is once again rallying apprentices to take part in a social media takeover to highlight employment opportunities in automotive retail.
Warranty provider, WMS Group has appointed Robin Cundell as its new UK finance director.
Suzuki GB launched a new and updated approved used car programme in a bid to provide a greater breadth of choice to its customers.
Accident Repair Group Alton Cars Ltd has been acquired in a Management Buyout (MBO) which secures a succession plan for founder Tony Parish.
A customer video created by the aftersales team at Vertu Motors’ Macklin Motors Edinburgh East Hyundai has secured a global customer service award from the Korean car maker.
Lookers has marked the start of National Apprenticeship week with the launch of a drive to recruit 208 new apprentices for its nationwide network of car dealerships.
Drive Motor Retail is marking National Apprenticeship Week with a new rewards scheme that will will fund its apprentices’ driving lessons in a bid to attract its next generation of technicians.
Bumper has expanded its executive team with four new appointments to prepare for the next stage of its growth in automotive payments.
Volvo Car UK is claiming an industry first in its launch of a free of charge repair service covering windscreen chips and tyre punctures.
Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Nissan has announced the launch of Good-to-Go, a new aftercare package for cars aged three to 10 years.
North-east based dealer Sherwoods Motor Group has signed up its bodyshop to the Fix Auto repair network.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched a new trade parts website to make franchised retailers’ stock more accessible to independents.
Ford of Winsford remains “open for business” after firefighters rushed to extinguish a blaze in the workshop of its used car supermarket site.
Bowker Motor Group BMW Preston service engineer Harold Bowden speaks to AM for the latest instalment of the ‘8 Questions to…’ feature series.
A selection of pictures of the highlights from the Kia UK Dealer Excellence Awards 2021.
Eurorepar Car Service has seen a 35% increase in the average monthly transaction value of garages offering its Drive Now Pay later flexible finance service.
The European Commission is proposing to extend the current Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) until 2028, according to the IAAF.
Gravells Bridgend has won the Dealer of the Year Award at the 2021 Kia UK Dealer Excellence Awards.
Dealer attitudes suggest a level of uncertainty about a 2022 car retail market increasingly defined by vehicle availability, the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and moves from manufacturers towards an agency franchise model.
