August’s new car registrations winners included Citroen, Cupra, Dacia and Tesla as the retailers helped UK automotive to only its second month of growth in 2022.
A ‘Citroën EVent’ set to be launched on World EV Day (September 9) will give car retail customers £750 off the Stellantis brand’s range of zero-emissions vehicles.
September’s new car sales will be a ‘true barometer’ of the UK’s automotive recovery after a 1.2% rise in August registrations left the sector down 10.7% down year-to-date.
High-performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has grown its revenues 95% and registrations by 123% during the first half of 2022 – and has yet to expand its one-model car range.
BMW is starting production of hydrogen powertrains at its Munich plant as part of an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) strategy which includes mass-production in future.
Volvo Cars has announced the appointment of Steve Catlin as managing director of Volvo Car Financial Services UK (VCFSUK).
Car manufacturers’ supply issues are proving 'as damaging as COVID-19' to European car sales, according to Jato Dynamics.
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) plan to open its own car retail stores as it embarks on a process of “reimagining every aspect of our Jaguar business” has sparked uncertainty among its franchised car dealers.
Hendy Group has revealed plans to unite the Renault and Nissan brands at a new-build showroom facility in Eastleigh, near Southampton.
Nearly half (47%) of motorists planning to buy a new car in the next year would be prepared to pay more to avoid lengthy lead times, according to research.
Skoda dealers will begin the roll out of a brand identity update in 2024 after the carmaker revealed new emphasis on "the simplicity and value" of its new models.
Allen Motor Group has joined the Hyundai Motors UK franchised car retail network and added two Kia dealerships with the acquisition of Delgarth Motor Group.
Stellantis will pause production of its Peugeot SUVs and Opel models destined for mainland Europe as semiconductor shortages continue to impact production, it has been reported.
The aggression being displayed by China against the island democracy of Taiwan has the potential to set the automotive industry’s recovery back several years.
The MG Motor UK franchised car retail network will have capacity to fulfil the brand’s future target “in excess of 90,000 sales” by the end of 2022, says commercial director Guy Pigoukanis.
A national newspaper advert aiming to showcase the “heart-pumping” excitement of Toyota’s GR Series of performance cars has been banned following a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) by green campaigners.
The new Prime Minister will put jobs and economic growth at risk unless fast, focussed action is taken to mitigate against soaring costs in the manufacturing sector, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.
Polestar is targeting classic car drivers that might want an electric vehicle as their daily drive as part of a test drive event at Silverstone Classic.
Suzuki GB director of automobile believes that a hybrid vehicle supply model might make the most sense for the UK’s car retail sector when the current manufacturing crisis eventually subsides.
Volkswagen has opened its order books for the ID. Buzz Cargo commercial vehicle version of its newly-launched zero-emissions MPV.
Pendragon has officially reopened its Stratstone BMW and Mini car dealership in Hull following a major refurbishment.
Electric car brand Polestar is set to establish a UK sales headquarters with a customer test drive hub at the Bicester Heritage complex in Oxfordshire.
Humphries & Parks has become the latest former Mitsubishi Motors in the UK car retailer to join the Mitsubishi Motors UK franchised car retail network.
The new MG4 from MG Motor UK will arrive in showroooms this autumn, priced from £25,995.
Volvo Car UK has announced a partnership with Fearne Cotton, broadcaster and founder of the multi-faceted wellbeing brand, Happy Place.
