The Lincoln branch of national garage chain IN‘n’OUT Autocentres has tackled its staffing challenges by hiring a technician from India through Easy2Recruit, an specialist agency that helps garages source overseas talent.
Swindon vehicle repair business Evolution Car Center has been hit with an £80,000 fine for employing illegal workers.
Bumper, the automotive fintech providing digital payment services for car repairs, has attracted a £2 million investment from Salica Investments.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has promoted Clare Bradley to the position of commercial director and Neil Leonard as its new marketing director.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has expanded its head office in Aylesbury following a 42% year-on-year growth and 20% expansion of the team.
Online car platform Carwow will continue to run daily auctions throughout the festive period to help dealers source high-quality used stock and respond quickly to the anticipated seasonal demand.
The vehicle rental and leasing industry faces a turbulent 2025, with escalating employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) at the forefront of mounting concerns, according to the BVRLA’s Industry Outlook Report.
Evolution Warranties has launched an innovative warranty product, The One to simplify coverage by combining all levels into a single policy.
Former Volkswagen, Carwow and Heycar executive Karen Hilton has swapped motor retail for the aviation industry.
TrustFord has transformed its employee engagement and communication largely through Manchester-based Engage’s colleague engagement platform.
Dealerships are urged to pledge work experience placements before the year’s end to ensure that Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE) can offer a robust programme ready for launch in January.
Cap HPI has re-engineered its National Mileage Register (NMR) investigation process to offer a faster and more efficient service for dealerships to help protect car buyers from mileage tampering, or “clocking”.
A Driving Automotive event is being held in London by the National Franchised Dealers Association on December 11 just hours before the industry's greatest annual Christmas party, the Ben Ball.
iVendi and Close Brothers Motor Finance have formed a new strategic partnership to make it easier for dealers to offer consumers motor finance, both online and in the showroom.
Drivers are increasingly prioritising data security when selecting garages for servicing and repairs, according to the findings of a new survey from Digidentity.
A recent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has revealed that classic car owners have been facing difficulties with the agency’s services.
Van operators are fearful that a lack of support for the take-up of operationally challenging zero emission LCVs will lead to failures to reach Government targets.
Former Lookers executive Paul Bentley has been recruited by the National Franchised Dealer Association.
Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham Clive Jones heard firsthand about the significant discrepancies in the cost of home versus public charging and the need for additional government support to entice motorists to go green when he visited Select’s HQ in Reading.
The motor retail industry is being urged to have its say on a proposal from the Financial Conduct Authority to let dealerships and finance providers delay their responses to consumer complaints about motor finance commission.
Data intelligence specialist Percayso is partnering with Cartotrade to provide dealers with access to the most comprehensive vehicle pricing and ownership data through a new market intelligence tool.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has partnered with Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) to introduce a comprehensive lineup of regulated protection products through its new captive WSG Guardian Insurance.
John Veichmanis, chief executive of Carwow Group, has become a Gold Patron for the Automotive 30% Club
Legal and compliance specialist Auxillias has launched the Motor Finance Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to support motor finance professionals grappling with evolving regulatory requirements.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has named Alan Gall as its new chief executive, succeeding Sandy Burgess, who has led the organisation for the past decade.
