An increasing number of automotive retailers are looking for online sales and technology to help save on costs and headcount, according to new research.

Mazda is working to reduce CO2 emissions from its UK parts distribution in partnership with XPO Logistics.

A saleswoman at a car dealership in Yorkshire was caught ripping off the AM100 dealer group JCT600 after she'd asked customers to pay her cash deposits, against company policy.

Around 200 guests joined senior management of AM100 dealer group HR Owen and Bentley Motors at the grand opening of HR Owen Bentley Hatfield yesterday.

From a vote of 220,000 car owners the Kia EV6 has been crowned the UK’s New Car of the Year 2023 in the seventh annual Auto Trader New Car Awards.

The RAC now offers a new mobile mechanics service for 20 of Britain’s biggest towns and cities so motorists can get their cars serviced or repaired at home or work.

Volkswagen has set out a new strategy to focus on volume products and boost its return on sales, which will result in the end of production for the Arteon.

SLM Group has added new Chinese electric brand GWM Ora as a new franchise in Norwich.

The CMA has made its final response to the industry’s questions on new agency models that will define some of the future relationships between retailers and OEMs.

Toyota has previewed its future plans for the electrification of its model line-up with new battery technology with a range of up to 932 miles (1,500km).

Stellantis-owned Eurorepar Car Service has opened four new service centres across Lincolnshire as part of its plans to expand its network across the UK.

Car supermarket chain Motorpoint suffered a swing from £21.5m profits in its 2022 financial year to a £300,000 loss in its 2023 financial year, as it was hit by rising financing costs, stock shortages, depreciating electric vehicles and rising investment requirements.

Multiple used car dealers in Luton have been fined thousands of pounds by Trading Standards after trying to sell vehicles with outstanding recalls.

Glyn Hopkin, the biggest Nissan specialist in the UK, is celebrating its 30th anniversary after serving over 250,000 customers.

In a guest opinion piece for AM-online, David Wells, the chief executive of EV charger firm GoZeroCharge.com, shares his thoughts on how dealers can help their electric vehicle buying customers to be ready for daily life with a battery electric vehicle. 

The latest Driver Power survey results reveal UK car drivers’ favourite new cars.

Independent family-owned Matt Johnson Prestige has doubled the size of its team following the closure of a nearby retailer.

Average used car values have dropped by 0.9% so far in June, according to AM’s latest exclusive mid-month update from Cap HPI.

Volkswagen has launched a 0% finance campaign for its ID.4, ID.5 and the outgoing ID.3 from now until October 2.

Ford has said its new $2 billion (£1.6bn) Electric Vehicle Centre in Cologne signals the start of a new era for the brand in Europe.

The high demand for used Tesla Model 3s has contributed to greater bid volumes and higher conversion rates for EVs at auction, according to Aston Barclay.

A third of car buyers looking for an electric vehicle (EV) are comfortable to do 100-200 mile trips, according to new research.

A former Halfords worker has been found guilty of issuing 26 fraudulent MOT tests by Birmingham Crown Court.

Hartwell posted a 1.4% increase in profit-before tax to £3.2m for its annual results following a year of property investment.

Day's saw its revenues drop by 2.2% in 2022 to £258m, but posted increased profit performances on the back of its used, rental and fleet departments.

Sytner Group is partnering with rare supercar brand Pagani to open its only UK dealership with a new showroom before the end of 2023.

AM’s EV Dealership of the year, FOW Car Supermarket, has partnered with Go Zero Charge to offer its Optimus home charger to customers.

Pembroke Motor Services (PMS) master technician Lewis Thomas is to compete in a European competition for Nissan after winning the UK round.

Nearly half of car buyers (47%) intend to carry on with their next car purchase, despite their budgets being squeezed, according to new research.

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