As the July 4 General Election approaches, AM examined the contrasting visions from the major political parties on transport and environmental policies.
A director of new car brokerage in the north east of England has been banned by the Financial Conduct Authority from carrying out any regulated consumer finance or insurance activities because it has deemed him to be "not a fit and proper person".
When motorists want one thing, but policies are driving OEMs to offer less of it, it risks the prosperity of the UK motor industry, argues AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker.
The Motor Ombudsman has launched a tyre safety awareness initiative ‘Make Time for Tyres’.
Vehicle safety organisation Euro NCAP has granted top five-star ratings to a batch of new cars including the third generation Volkswagen Tiguan SUV and the new Maxus MIFA 7 MPV.
The UK financial watchdog, the FCA, has moved to allow a ‘significant’ number of firms to recommence sales of GAP insurance to car buyers, following its action to improve fair value.
A police raid on an independent dealership and garage in the Midlands has led police to believe they have disrupted a "serious organised crime group" which was ringing valuable high performance cars.
The Motor Ombudsman is experiencing a significant increase in public awareness, driven by the ongoing cost of living crisis
The motor industry must stay vigilant if it is to navigate the emerging legal and ethical considerations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), data security and environmental responsibility.
Two in three of the self-employed drivers who collect and deliver cars for remarketing giant BCA are battling to win a "employee" legal status that would give them better rights such as the national minimum wage.
The autumn moratorium imposed by the UK financial watchdog will likely be moved back to sit behind a Judicial Review appeal.
More than a quarter of automotive workers (27%) are experiencing issues managing their mental health, according to the latest annual wellbeing report from Ben.
AM examines fears that regulator views on Guarantee Asset Protection’s value to consumers may kill off a product once hailed for its profitability
Motor finance firms are exploring the role of AI (artificial intelligence) in supporting car loan sales and FCA regulatory compliance
The boss of Nottinghamshire used car dealership Motor Value funded a lavish lifestyle from deceiving people into buying cars that were unfit for purpose.
Solutions provider The Compliance Guys has launched a test drive app to streamline customer data collection and maximise customer purchasing.
Senior executives will be heading to the Sahara Desert as part of automotive industry charity Ben’s latest Industry Leader Challenge (ILC).
The chief executive of Stellantis has slated the UK ZEV mandate, claiming it could drive carmakers to flood the market with EVs, ultimately threatening their own viability.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has called for key industry stakeholders to work closely with the tax office to shape new legislation on double cab pick ups.
Unite has secured a menopause workplace support policy for women employed by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
Motor industry charity Ben is launching personal health checks for people working in the industry.
The owner of a Warrington garage has received a 12-month sentence after an investigation led by the trading standards service of a local council.
The body representing UK dealerships has admitted to being disappointed that the Government has largely ignored industry calls to introduce price incentives for buyers of EVs.
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded the highest ever volume of service and repair cases brought by consumers to its dispute resolution service in a single quarter
The UK Government has reiterated it is "committed to keeping the transition to electric vehicles affordable" in a response to members of the House of Lords who have been urging it to do more to ease motorists concerns about a future driving EVs to reduce tailpipe emissions.
