Toyota has revealed it will introduce an all-new model, the Yaris Cross, in the popular compact SUV segment.
A report compiled by Jato Dynamics has laid bare car manufacturers’ ongoing challenges in meeting the EU’s stringent CO2 targets for new cars – despite a 12% drop in average emissions in 2020.
Inchcape has continued its plan to move away from car retail with the £70 million sale of its Toyota and Audi dealerships in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Tesla’s ongoing expansion of its retail and service facilities in the UK has brought 10 store openings in the past 12 months, with four in the first part of 2021.
Inchcape’s Lexus Derby dealership has been recognised among 10 of the Japanese premium car brand’s European franchisees to receive a prestigious Kiwami award for “retailer excellence”.
Subaru UK has made four new additions to its franchised car retail network as part of plans to appoint 15 new dealers in 2020.
Volkswagen UK has appointed Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK’s James Douglas as its new head of sales operations.
Ford has revealed that its ‘Signature’ corporate identity (CI) update will be introduced to all new build and refurbishments in its franchised retail network.
Jardine Motors Group will sell the £2m, 1,900PS Automobili Pininfarina Battista EV hypercar from a new London dealership after the Italian car maker ended its retailer agreement with HR Owen.
Rogers of Plymouth have joined the MG Motor UK franchise with the opening of a new dealership in its hometown.
Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath has questioned the “paper value” of rival electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as the Geely-owned carmaker continues to be linked with a possible public offering.
Tributes have been paid to Marshall chairman Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE following his sudden death in a “tragic incident” near his Wales home.
Franchised retailers from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' home market missed out on awards recognition at the luxury car brands annual ‘World Dealer Awards’ event for 2021.
As car manufacturers look to accelerate down the road to 2030's ban on purely petrol or diesel-powered cars, Matt de Prez dug-out pictures and details of the most significant electric vehicle (EV) launches of 2021.
Hartwell has opened the doors to its new Ford car dealership and Transit Centre in Reading.
Richmond Motor Group has completed the acquisition of Hendy Motor Group’s Suzuki GB franchised car dealership in Havant.
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Mitsubishi Motors in the UK franchisee Normandy Garage has joined the SsangYong Motors UK network with the opening of a franchised dealership at its Guilford site.
A more affordable new version of the Polestar 2 is set to broaden the appeal of the performance electric vehicle (EV), but its £39,900 start price falls short of plug-in car grant (PiCG) eligibility.
It’s fair to say the past 12 months have been challenging for the car retail sector.
Waylands has followed-up its recent expansion with Kia with an appointment to represent the Volvo Car UK franchise from a newly-built showroom in Bristol.
Car retail's agency model may not suit the sector's agencies, according to professor Jim Saker.
Hyundai is set to broaden the appeal of its Kona crossover with the launch of a 280PS high-performance Kona N and revised pricing to ensure the electric vehicle (EV) version complies with the revised plug-in car grant (PiCG).
British sports car maker Caterham Cars has been acquired by Japanese importer and franchised car retail group VT holdings.
Quest Motor Group will close the doors to its Citroen, Suzuki and Vauxhall multi-brand car dealership in Maldon to bring an end to 100 years of operations in the Essex town.
