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Marshall and Vertu bosses recognise workforces' NHS support efforts
Marshall Motors and Vertu Motors bosses Daksh Gupta and Robert Forrester have recognised the efforts of their car retail workforce to support the NHS and other key workers during the coronavirus lockdown period.
- IMDA petition urges car sales commission's inclusion in Government salary scheme
- Motorpoint CEO gives up wage to top-up income of ‘furloughed’ staff
- Mitchell Group boss homes international medics assisting coronavirus fight
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Hills Automotive acquires Savilles Garage in Kidderminster
Ford retailer Hills Automotive has expanded its used car and commercial vehicle operations into a new location with the acquisition of the Savilles Garage car dealership at Mustow Green, Kidderminster.
- Steven Eagell Group confirms six-site Vantage Toyota and Lexus acquisition
- Eden Motor Group acquires Hyundai Torbay dealership
- Cox Automotive UK acquires Bruntingthorpe operator C Walton Ltd
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UK car production could fall by 200,000 units in 2020 due to Coronavirus
UK car manufacturers could produce over 200,000 fewer cars in 2020 as a result of the impact COVID-19 coronavirus-prompted factory closures, the SMMT has revealed.
- Toyota leads the way with car finance offers, NFDA survey reveals
- Richard Hardie opens new MG showrooms in Newcastle and Sunderland
- FCA Group UK MD Arnaud Leclerc gains Alfa Romeo promotion
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Used car valuation 'freeze' could stem coronavirus impact on residuals
Used car values declined 2.2% in March as retail and trade demand fell due to the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, according to Cap HPI.
- Cazoo raises a further £100m to boost online car retail ambitions
- BCA's UK used car auctions go 'online only' due to coronavirus
- BCA praises 'pragmatic approach' to car trading during coronavirus outbreak
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IGA disagrees with six-month MoT extension during coronavirus outbreak
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has raised concerns with the Government regarding the impact of extending MoT expiry dates for six months.
- Automotive businesses provide crucial support during Coronavirus crisis
- Coronavirus poses ‘biggest threat’ to UK car retailers
- Motorists granted six-month MoT exemption during coronavirus lockdown
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Appetite for in-stock new cars is growing, says Carwow
Car buyers are more likely to buy a new car from dealer stock as concerns over new car availability and delivery times sway consumer purchase decisions, according to Carwow.
- Car buyers in lockdown trigger 80% social media enquiry upsurge
- Car dealers must nurture digital customers during lockdown, says Heycar
- Coronavirus poses ‘biggest threat’ to UK car retailers
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Marshall Leasing MD Peter Cakebread wins BVRLA award
Marshall Leasing managing director Peter Cakebread has received the Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
- Inchcape Fleet Solutions rebranded as Toyota moves into mobility
- UK not included in Volkswagen Group's WeShare mobility scheme plan
- Volkswagen UK appoints Nick O’Neill as head of fleet
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IMDA petition urges car sales commission's inclusion in Government salary scheme
A petition arguing that commission payments from car sales should be included in the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme wage calculations has attracted almost 8,000 signatures in less than two days.
- IGA disagrees with six-month MoT extension during coronavirus outbreak
- Motorpoint CEO gives up wage to top-up income of ‘furloughed’ staff
- Drivers need convincing of EVs for 2032 petrol and diesel ban to work, opinion
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MHA to host 2nd car dealer business coronavirus mitigation webinar
MHA MacIntyre Hudson will today host the second in a series of webinars designed to help car dealers adapt and respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to minimise the impact on their business.
- Toyota leads the way with car finance offers, NFDA survey reveals
- Coronavirus prompts three-month Companies House accounts filing extension
- Car finance sector declined 2% in January 2020, FLA reports
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Mitchell Group boss homes international medics assisting coronavirus fight
Mitchell Group owner and AM Awards 2020’s Business Leader of the Year, Mark Mitchell, has given a temporary home to contagious diseases specialists who travelled from Africa to aid the UK’s fight against coronavirus.
- FCA Group UK MD Arnaud Leclerc gains Alfa Romeo promotion
- Autorola UK scoops employer and apprentice of the year accolades
- Vertu's Paul Lowdon joins UK Carline as commercial director
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Consumer-facing Mercedes-Benz 'online car showroom' app goes live
Mercedes-Benz has created an online app to help car buyers locate both new and used vehicle that are currently in stock and available to buy in the UK.
- Rolls-Royce launches ‘most exclusive Members’ Club in the world’
- Glyn Hopkin invests £1m in flagship FCA Group VR concept store
- Quest Motor Group Ecommerce offering drives record used car sales
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Traka Automotive marks its 1,000th electronic key system installation
Traka Automotive has completed the installation of its 1,000th key management system.
- Government coronavirus wage scheme omits car sales commission payments
- Used car valuation 'freeze' could stem coronavirus impact on residuals
- MHA to host 2nd car dealer business coronavirus mitigation webinar
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Car dealership enquiries rose 20% in Q3, says Marketing Delivery
The volume of customer enquiries made to UK dealerships rose by 20% year-on-year during Q3 of 2019, according to new data published by Marketing Delivery.
- Online motor finance conversion rate increase could be due to GDPR, says iVendi
- Car dealers should remind staff that data breaches 'could result in prison term'
- MOT changes 'a chance to improve customer satisfaction and transparency', says CitNOW
