Driver training on the national curriculum could provide a welcome boost to the economy as well as road safety, campaigners have claimed.
The FCA is seeking views on whether the level of protection provided to SMEs in its handbook of rules and guidance is “broadly right”.
Tribute was paid to the “energy and resilience” of the car finance sector when Stephen Sklaroff addressed the FLA’s 12th annual Motor Finance Convention.
The Financial Conduct Authority has begun consultation on a raft of changes to PPI complaint handling rules.
Gareth Jones, president of the SMMT has urged Government to maintain the investment and support in the UK’s automotive industry ahead of its Spending Review.
European safety organisation Euro NCAP is introducing a new test that will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians.
Moneyway has confirmed it will start rolling out its product aimed at prime customers at the start of next year after piloting the idea since April.
An employer has been fined after a worker died after inhaling fumes while cleaning a chemical stripping paint tank at a motor vehicle repair company.
Miscalculated mileage on finance products and non-maintained contracts could provide claims companies with their next target once the PPI window closes.
Dealers need to tackle the issue of sales commissions and incentives following the pending Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigation, dealers will be advised at this year’s AM F&I Compliance Conference next week.
Fears are mounting that diesel could be hit with tax rises in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement as the Government reacts to the Volkswagen diesel crisis.
Lawgistics is urging dealers to carry out thorough pre-delivery inspections (PDI) following the introduction of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
The UK automotive industry will struggle to prepare for new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to a lack of consultancy services.
Automotive charity BEN is launching a series of new campaigns designed to raise awareness of key health and wellbeing issues in the automotive industry.
The IGA’s Trust My Garage (TMG) Consumer Code of Practice has received final approval from The Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
Nissan and Ecotricity have called on the Government to invest official signage across the UK for standard and rapid electric vehicle charging points.
The Government has been issued a stark warning about the critical skills shortage in the vehicle repair sector.
Dealers and manufacturers could face a shake up in the way they collect customer data online due to new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The majority of delegates at the Finance & Leasing Association’s (FLA’s) latest conference (62%) said they felt well prepared for the new FCA regulatory regime.
Contrary to the words of Del Trotter, “he who dares wins” would be “deny everything”; defendants and “have a go” claimants could end up with a pyrrhic victory.
The variety of interpretations of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations by the motor industry can be confusing for dealers.
Dealers are likely to experience more intrusive relationships with their finance suppliers under stricter rules made by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Suzuki, Ray Sommerville and Emac were winners at the fourth annual National Franchised Dealers Ball on Saturday.
Amongst the contractual trump cards commonly played in customer disputes is the limitation clause.
The new Hyundai Tucson achieved the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety results.
