Car dealerships have been warned to “exercise caution” when making plans to accommodate the new National Living Wage rate of £7.20-an-hour which it comes into force tomorrow.
A used car dealer and his former mechanic have been jailed after trading standards services uncovered evidence of clocked cars, forged documents and knowingly “misdescribed” vehicles.
Dealers and manufacturers face a triple data regulation change on top of the finally agreed EU data law, but the Information Commissioners Office is stepping up compliance help.
Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer has been selected to become an ambassador for the UK Government’s GREAT Britain campaign.
Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan has won a share of £38 million of government money for use in a project to develop more efficient low emission vehicles.
A continued drive to promote low emissions cars for business and a drive towards a future of autonomous vehicles on UK roads both featured in George Osborne’s Budget today.
George Osborne MP steered away from a rise in fuel duty for the sixth year in a row as he introduced tax reforms aiming to boost individuals’ savings and preserve incomes in his 2016 Budget.
GAP sales are starting to recover following an initial slump that resulted from the introduction of new regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority on September 1.
Used car dealers are being urged to make vehicle history checks standard on all stock.
The Government has updated its advice on calculating working hours to explain what constitutes a working week.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a 'Call for Input' on a planned review of retained provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Industry officials are preparing to meet with the Under Secretary of State for Environment and Rural Affairs to debate new fees for workshops with waste oil incineration burners.
Urgent action is required to address a “critical” skills shortage within Britain’s automotive industry – with up to 5,000 jobs left vacant.
To ‘treat customers fairly’, ask if you would be happy with how your dealerships treat your family and friends.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has raised the cost of FCA compliance, an extended MOT testing period and the BIK diesel surcharge with the HM Treasury.
A pair of car dealers have been fined after used car they sold was repossessed from its new owner due an outstanding finance payment of £900.
An investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards into the region’s used car dealers resulted in a total of 13 cars withdrawn from sale following visits to 18 forecourts.
HM Treasury has appointed Andrew Bailey as the new permanent chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
An about face by European authorities means dealer marketers and service centres fearing the worst from a forthcoming data law now have reason to be far more optimistic.
A car dealer has been handed a 12 week suspended prison sentence after selling a potentially dangerous car while posing as a private seller.
A used car dealer found to have clocked cars, forged documents and knowingly “misdescribed” vehicles has pleaded guilty to fraud following an investigation by trading standards officials.
Close Brothers Motor Finance appoints Luke Sugden as credit risk director as part of a push to boost dealers' FCA compliance and meet consumer expectations.
MotoNovo Finance has launched a new concept in car finance which allows customers to facilitate their own application via an innovative new app.
Close Brothers Motor Finance is calling on dealers to change their attitudes towards industry regulation or face the consequences.
Activity relating to the VAT treatment of dealer deposits and a possibility some dealers have declared too much VAT has led HMRC to review dealer incentives.
