Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes has admitted that the UK car manufacturing sector needs a new "pitch” to remain competitive with global rivals.
When the initial consultation for Consumer Duty was announced in May 2021 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), it divided opinion.
A naming dispute with another firm has led website and CRM software brand Motorlease to be relaunched as MotorComplete. The business is part of Auto Platforms
Failure to have appropriate processes to properly check affordability has left sub-prime firm Amigo Loans publicly censured by the FCA instead of a £72.9m fine.
Issues relating to the purchase process or the service received from a dealer after buying a car sparked the majority of consumer complaints about EVs.
Dealers must compile ‘accurate and timely’ management information (MI) in order to comply with the FCA’s new Consumer Duty responsibilities.
Aspiring athletes from the automotive sector are being encouraged to work up a sweat to support Ben by joining the virtual Benathlon Challenge.
Alarm raised by the Financial Conduct Authority that some firms are behind in their planning with just six months until Consumer Duty rules comes into effect.
Car finance sales opportunities remain for motor retailers despite tougher economic conditions, new business models and the upcoming FCA Consumer Duty requirements
Digitalisation and flexible monthly payments or usership plans could pave the way for further innovation in the field of vehicle finance
The UK Government believes smart charging could save high-mileage electric vehicle (EV) drivers up to £1,000 per year as part of a new Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan.
A Net Zero Review delivered on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has recommended the swift delivery of an electric vehicle (EV) mandate and VAT cuts to make public charging more affordable.
Automotive charity, Ben, has launched a new text service to ensure people in a crisis can access free and confidential help.
Carmakers' scepticism about the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EV) will grow this year, clashing with lofty political ideals of zero-emission motoring, says carwow consumer editor Hugo Griffiths.
After more than six years at iVendi Phil Harding has left to join Automotive Compliance as its national sales director, in a newly created role.
Car retailers are braced for a potential halving of Government support on their energy bills from the end of March.
Thatcham Research has shorlisted the safest new cars available in 2023.
More than 600 guests attended the 2022 Ben Ball which raised over £120,000 in funds to help support members of the automotive industry.
Unprepared car retailers could be “heading for a fall” if they do not act fast to prepare for 2023’s ramp-up in compliance challenges, it has been claimed.
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has called for reform of the Consumer Credit Act to be “comprehensive” as consultation on the plans opened today (December 9).
Sandicliffe Group MG dealership staff were left “shocked” but unhurt after a Citroen MPV crashed through the glass front of its newly-refurbished showroom.
JCT600 chief executive John Tordoff has set himself the challenge of trekking to Everest base camp after emergency surgery forced him to miss Ben’s charity climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Insurance firms have been warned not to undervalue cars when settling insurance claims and are being “watched closely” by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Automotive sector leaders might have succeeded in reaching the summit of Africa’s highest peak, but they now need sponsors’ help to make one last push to their £300,000 fund-raising target.
Car retail group leaders from JCT600 and Marshall Motor Group have successfully completed their trek up Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the automotive charity Ben.
