The government needs to take immediate action to prevent further instability in the used electric vehicle (EV) market which is undermining confidence in the transition to electric cars and driving up the cost of new EVs.
Startline Motor Finance has launched its first-ever funding options for used electric cars, signalling a significant vote of confidence in the stability of the used electric vehicle (EV) market.
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has updated its Dealer Standard, originally introduced in 2022, to set a comprehensive industrywide benchmark for fleet vehicle deliveries.
Keyless car-sharing platform Hiyacar has appointed George Webb, former executive director at RAC, as its new executive chair.
Motiv Finance has launched a new customer retention platform tailored specifically for independent motor finance companies.
Some of UK motor retail's best known tech experts are busy preparing to help dealers visiting Automotive Management Live to find efficiencies while keeping customers happy.
Grant Thornton mergers and acquisitions team has clinched another significant deal in the automotive sector with the sale of national tyre fitter and retailer Just Tyres.
The Car Buying Group is teaming with new car marketplace Sun Motors to streamline selling stock when it launches in October.
Warranty specialists Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) have unveiled reliability data for the most popular cars among first-time buyers, based on vehicle repair claims from its dealer network over the past 12 months.
The finalists for The Blend Awards 2024 have been announced ahead of The Blend’s annual conference and networking event for independent garage owners, set to take place later this month.
More than 3,000 independent garage members can now tap in to The Motor Ombudsman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service.
Dealers could lose close to half a billion pounds in 2024 due to stock mispricing, according to a new analysis by Indicata.
Payment platform Bumper has strengthened its leadership team with three new senior appointments as part of its strategy to accelerate growth in the UK and Europe.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the search for a new chief executive to lead the organisation from its headquarters in Hertford.
Pure-play software house Pinewood Technologies is eyeing expansion in the US dealership market after taking a £3.43 million stake in artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Seez.
Carwow has made a significant move to enhance the used car buying experience, echoing Auto Trader’s strategy of expanding digital services.
Steer Automotive has acquired accident repair business Rye Street Group to extend its regional footprint into Hertfordshire and Essex and to strengthen its capabilities in parts procurement and estimation
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has appointed Tim Laver as country managing director, succeeding Alfonso Martinez who is retiring.
Auto Trader and What Car? are extending their multi-year partnership to revolutionise the new car buying and selling process by creating a seamless way to research, locate, and buy cars across both platforms.
Paragon Bank has appointed Dave Wilson as the new managing director of its motor finance division, following the retirement of Julian Rance
Online car marketplace Carwow has kicked off its September sale, offering discount deals up to £8,468 on popular new models such as the BYD Dolphin, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga, and Renault Clio.
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has raised concerns about the feasibility of the UK Government's 2030 Phase Out target for new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Opteven has launched a ‘next-level’ insurance product designed to help car owners get back on the road with a similarly priced vehicle if their car is written off
Bumper and Keyloop have advanced their partnership by launching a new phase of integration that now includes all payment types for automotive dealers, along with automatic payment reconciliation.
Start-up Jigcar has completed a £750,000 pre-seed funding round.
