Geely's electric vehicle brand Zeekr has signed a pan-Europe deal with BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval for motor finance, full-service leasing and insurance services.
AM spoke to Paul Philpott, president and CEO, Kia UK, about the business' thriving relationships with its many dealer partners, the quality of which has been confirmed by the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey.
Luxury-brand free cash could speed EV transition, although profitability rooted in legacy ICE
Fisker's all-electric Ocean SUV makes UK debut
Citroën releases pricing for streamlined model range
AM-online examines the new entrants heading into the UK's new car market in the next few years
In this the second part, Tony Whitehorn looks at which brands will be first on the scene, which ones are following close behind and which business model the first arrivals are likely to adopt - and why. NIO, Aiways, Li Auto, Neta and XPeng
Paradox of choice is fast emerging as exactly the type of dilemma facing the UK’s car buying public preparing to make their first purchase of an electric vehicle.
Omoda, the Chinese car brand starting new car sales in the UK in 2024, has hired Matthew Banks as its dealer network development manager for the UK.
Chinese EV brand GWM ORA is launching its new test drive centre initiative to provide additional coverage and support for the brand' retailer network.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has officially announced the implementation of a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate slated to take effect next year.
The end of 39 years selling Toyota new cars as the Japanese brand restructures its retail network has left staff at Scottish car dealer group Struans "devastated and very disappointed".
Stellantis UK makes key senior management changes
Industry veteran Suzuki GB director Dale Wyatt shared his thoughts and a direct plea for modern automotive retail leaders to rethink their plans in changing conditions.
European car makers are demanding that Brussels postpone the impact of a Brexit trade deal for three years to prevent taxes being imposed on electric vehicles (EV) traded between the EU and the UK.
Laura Brailey has been promoted to the position of sales director at Mazda UK in recognition of her 28 years’ experience and familiarity with Mazda UK and its dealer partners.
Consumer incentives must be put in place by the UK Government as a matter of urgency in the wake of its decision to delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
Chinese car manufacturers' plans for the UK market will be under the spotlight as part of a special strategy session at this year’s AM Live.
By the end of the year, BYD expects to have a UK network of 27 franchised dealerships, rising to a final figure of around 100 by the end of 2024.
Trade tariffs imposed by Europe will need to be harsh in order to arrest the future dominance of Chinese electric vehicles (EV) in its home market, according to one industry expert.
Carmakers are facing fines of more than £600m, if new Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate rules, for selling non-electric cars and vans, go ahead.
The European Commission is to investigate whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European Union vehicle producers against cheaper Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports.
BMW has confirmed it is to invest hundreds of millions of pounds to prepare its Mini factory at Cowley and Swindon to build next generation Mini models from 2026.
Ellesmere Port has become the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant and the first Stellantis plant globally dedicated to electric vehicles, following a £100 million investment to transform the plant for EV production.
Volkswagen Group is planning to ditch its Seat and ID car brands, possibly this decade, as it refocuses consumers on its more popular nameplates VW Golf, Golf GTI and Tiguan.
