Used cars ended Q1 with a third successive month of rising values at BCA auctions after what chief operating officer Stuart Pearson described as a “very encouraging start to 2023”.
Perrys has struck up a new partnership which will see Ohme become its official electric vehicle (EV) charger provider – offering customers access to cheaper tariffs from of-peak energy rates.
The UK car retail sector’s best-performing used cars are set to be celebrated when AM reveals the Cap HPI Car of the Year Awards winners later this week.
Used electric vehicle (EV) buyers can afford to be more aspirational with their car purchasing plans thanks to value declines that have impacted premium products hardest, according to Cap HPI.
Car buyers are "releasing the handbrake" on their purchase plans, with six-in-10 planning to buy their next vehicle within the next 12 months, according to new research.
Swansway Group director Peter Smyth has revealed that the AM100 car retail group has committed £5 million to upgrade its IT systems after admitting he was “frightened to death” of the threat of a cyberattack.
The under-pricing of used car stock cost UK car dealers £25.5 million in missed retail opportunity in March alone as average values continued to rise, Auto Trader data shows.
Aston Barclay has partnered with the Energy Saving Trust to launch a new monthly electric vehicle (EV) auction - with an educational slant.
Peter Vardy has expanded the reach of its CarMoney motor finance broker service outside the UK with the launch of a new operation in Perth, West Australia.
Car dealers should be working to promote the benefits of condition and history checks, warranties and consumer rights as two-fifths of motorists consider turning to a private seller in an effort to buy a bargain used car in 2023.
Nine million UK motorists might be ready to make the switch from car ownership to subscription, according to the results of research from Wagonex.
UHY Hacker Young’s automotive-leaning Manchester operation is aiming to double the scale of its business following the creation of an executive team led by new chief executive David Kendrick.
Car retailers have been advised to act now to formulate long-term energy and business strategies after the UK energy crisis left operating expenses and employees stretched to "breaking point".
Competitive pricing will help drive demand for emerging Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands when they reach UK auctions as used cars, according to Aston Barclay.
Franchise Brands is seeking a buyer for ChipsAway, the largest mobile network of car repair specialists in the UK.
Used car price growth accelerated to 2.3% year-on-year in a market that Auto Trader has asserted is in “robust health”.
The last ever issue of AM magazine is here, free for you to read in digital format and arriving by post to those of you who receive the printed magazine.
Dealer Auction - the digital wholesale marketplace - has launched a promotion aimed at encouraging independent dealers to sell stock through the platform.
Used electric vehicle (EV) values have continued to decline as falling values dent dealer confidence but boost affordability for car buyers looking to make the zero emissions transition, Cap HPI has said.
Former Snows Motor Group and Inchcape marketing director Allen Scott has been recruited by CMe Media for its automotive marketing business, CMe Automotive.
Wholesale van sales volumes grew 6% year-on-year as Cox Automotive experienced a supercharged start for its light commercial vehicle (LCV) remarketing operations in the first two months of 2023.
In this 'guest opinion' article for AM the Autotech Recruit managing director Simon King discusses the automotive sector's recruitment challenges and some of the strategies that can be employed to overcome them.
Research has shown that dealers worked hard to convert enquiries in February and saw a 3.4% increase in the number of test drives. However, sales fell by 7% and handovers by 27%.
Ben is promoting National Careers Week 2023 (March 6 to 11) with efforts to help support job hunters or current automotive sector employees looking to progress in their career.
eBay Motors Group has said that dealers may have to "work their marketing harder" to reach car buyers earlier and maintain leads until potential customers are ready to buy.
