Last week people from across the motor retail industry gathered in London for the Ben Ball 2024 and raised an amazing £107,000 on the night for the automotive charity.
Current guidelines for converting classic cars to electric are overly restrictive making it difficult for owners to retain a vehicle’s original identity and registration, according to responses to the long-awaited DVLA call for evidence focusing on the future of the classic car industry.
Swindon vehicle repair business Evolution Car Center has been hit with an £80,000 fine for employing illegal workers.
The Supreme Court has granted permission for two car lenders to appeal a landmark ruling on motor finance commission payments that has raised concerns over a potential £30 billion compensation bill.
FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi joined Martin Lewis’ Money Show to address shortcomings about the regulator, as well complaints against lenders.
The financial crisis brewing in the UK’s motor finance sector could rival the infamous £50 billion Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) consumer scandal, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) top legal chief has conceded.
Is the UK Government's strategy for electric car adoption a special case or a basket case for consumers, wonders Professor Jim Saker, regular Automotive Management contributor and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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.
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.
An independent workshop in Wales has been fined £16,000, along with £18,000 in costs by Mold Crown Court for "lack of proper supervision" after a mechanic was killed in an accident.
A leading expert on automotive economics is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of UK policy, including incentives, infrastructure development and a clear industrial strategy to address domestic production woes and accelerate the EV transition.
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.
Direct warnings to the UK Government about the feasibility of ZEV Mandate targets without more work to get motorists into electric cars appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
The probe into historic motor finance practices by some car loan providers could cost the industry £30 billion, according to ratings agency Moody's.
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.
Industry charity Ben is once again bringing festive relief to automotive families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis through its Christmas Families Project.
The used EV market is showing signs of decline, according to recent data from Marketcheck, with sales slipping while petrol vehicle sales achieved a yearly peak.
The move by the Treasury to sound out how best to deal with mass compensation claims has been welcomed as a positive step although immediate certainty is critical for car loan providers, according to motor retail tech business iVendi.
The UK financial watchdog plans to consult on extending the time motor finance firms have to respond to consumer complaints involving non-discretionary commissions
The safety of autonomous vehicle advanced technology has come into close focus in recent years, writes Damian Lewis of Viasat.
Close Brothers resumes new lending after landmark court of appeal ruling
Lenders are ramping up their technology solutions to provide timely, transparent commission disclosures to customers following the recent Court of Appeal ruling on motor finance, iVendi reports.
Northern Ireland’s largest car retailers are calling on the region’s authorities to accelerate their efforts to reverse the MOT backlog which they say is impacting public and business confidence amid concerns about road safety.
Manufacturers struggled to hit October new car sales as they scrambled to comply with the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the duty of car finance providers to disclose detailed commission arrangements and secure clear consent from the car buyer, according to industry insiders.
