Mazda has introduced a Gender Balance Initiative to increase the representation of women in front-line and senior management roles across its UK dealer network.
All-electric city car brand smart is set to upscale its customer offering with the unveiling of a new SUV model developed in partnership with Geely.
HR Owen is set to become the first international car retail partner of US-based hypercar manufacturer Czinger Vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 46% by 2030.
Lotus Cars has revealed its first ever 'lifestyle' electric vehicle, a crossover SUV, that will go on sale next year.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has recorded the weakest February for UK car manufacturing since 2009, with output down -41.3% versus February 2021 at 61,657 units.
Honda has revealed plans to launch three new electric vehicles (EV) in Europe following the unveiling of its new hybrid-only Civic e:HEV hatchback.
Skoda is set to launch three new affordable electric vehicles (EV) and a new “design language” after delivering 878,200 vehicles delivered worldwide in 2021.
Guy Salmon’s network of 17 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) car dealerships is set to be rebranded under the title of its parent company Sytner Group.
Pendragon is set to become the UK’s first Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) franchisee to showcase a new 'Modern Luxury' dealership design philosophy for the OEM’s premium brands.
Perrys Motor Group managing director Darren Ardron told the AM News Show Podcast that it felt like the car retail sector was getting “back to reality” in 2022 – but highlighted reasons for optimism.
Porsche delivered a record number of new cars in 2021, with almost 40% of those sold in Europe powered by an electric or plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Volvo Car UK chief executive Kristian Elvefors recognised Ray Chapman Motors’ ability to “consistently deliver impressive performance” after the Malton car retailer retained the brand’s Retailer of the Year title.
TrustFord has claimed the Fleet News Awards’ Fleet Dealer of the Year award for a third time in five years.
Aston Martin has handed a 200mph swansong to its V12 Vantage with the unveiling of its last-ever iteration of the high-performance coupe.
ICDP managing director Steve Young has asserted that the agency retail model is the “most water-tight” way to deliver the omnichannel retail experience that modern car buyers expect.
Volkswagen Group chief executive Herbert Deiss has warned that a shortage of components sourced from Ukraine could prove its biggest supply issue in 2022.
Car makers and automotive industry bodies have been raided by the European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the suspicion of anti-competitive conduct.
Park’s Motor Group has extended its representation of Renault, Dacia, MG and Nissan with the acquisition of Mackie Motors’ Arbroath and Brechin car dealerships.
DM Keith’s Grimsby Seat dealership has been awarded the Spanish brand’s Retailer of the Year award.
Single-site car dealer Fife Seat has proved capable of punching above its weight after being named as the Cupra performance car brand’s top performing retailer in its first year of trading.
Lean coach Piers Trenear-Thomas challenges professor Jim Saker's recent viewpoint which pondered whether 'just in time' automotive manufacturing has had its time.
It may have been a long time coming, but BMW’s new i4 electric vehicle (EV) has certainly been worth the wait.
Suzuki has extended its electrified model range with the launch of the first full hybrid version of its Vitara SUV, with prices starting from £25,499.
The Ariya is a conquest vehicle for Nissan Motor GB as it moves into a new segment from a volume model to a value model, says MD Andrew Humberstone.
