Carwow has named its best performing retailers and leasing partners for 2020 with the launch of its Retailer and Leasing Broker awards.
Today, Capgemini have published a report advocating the transition to an agency model for distribution networks, supported by consumer and dealer surveys in Europe and China.
The adoption of an agency model for the car retail sector is now “not an option but an obligation”, according to a report published by Capgemini today.
TrustFord has pledged to donate £20,000 from the TrustFord Trust to Ben in response to the charity’s urgent plea for assistance amid £1m funding shortfall.
TrustFord’s Alperton dealership site has been offered for sale as the Ford of Britain-owned AM100 car retail group consolidates as part of the brand’s plan to close almost half of its UK franchised retail sites.
Business leaders from AM100 franchised car retailers Sytner, Lookers, TrustFord have joined the NFDA in lobbying Northern Ireland MPs on a Brexit tax issue which could result in a 20% price hike for used cars.
Electric vehicle (EV) enquiries soared by 500% after this week’s UK Government announcement that it plans to ban the sale of cars and vans powered wholly by petrol or diesel engines in 2030.
AM is partnering with Armchair Marketing in launching a new series of podcasts for the UK’s motor retail industry - the AM & Armchair News Show.
Our new December 2020 issue of AM magazine is out now here with vital insights into January's FCA motor finance changes and a study of lockdown 2's impact on car dealers.
The annual AM100 list of the biggest and best in automotive retail will be revealed at a webinar next week by AM and our new research and analysis partners, accountancy firm BDO.
The Cox Automotive Insight Report 2020 has urged car retailers to respond rapidly and plan for the ‘short-term’ in a bid to achieve success amid the current trading climates various headwinds.
COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 2’ has sparked a rapid rise in the volume of digital car finance deals being forwarded to dealership customers, according to iVendi.
Marshall has pledged a £10,000 donation to Ben as part of a ‘Xmas Do-nation’ charity campaign launched by MotorVise to plug the charity’s £1m 2020 funding shortfall.
Peugeot has increased its deposit contributions by £950 as part of an “Exclusively for You” offer giving motorists up to £8,100 off until the end of 2020.
Cazoo is hoping to score a marketing victory with exposure to 14 million UK sports fans after signing a ‘seven figure’ Rugby League World Cup 2021 sponsorship deal.
Some vehicle manufacturers may delay new car price increases as a result of a no deal Brexit until March 2021, according to Automotive Services International (ASI).
Snows Motor Group has seen its offer of its ‘Click & Go’ click and collect used car retail offering deliver soaring sales results during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 2’.
Car retailers will be able to continue trading after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon moved into Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown – implementing the nation’s most stringent mitigation measures.
Ben has issued an urgent plea for financial assistance after amid a £1m funding shortfall and a COVID-triggered 50% increase in calls for help from automotive industry employees.
Used car values declined by 2.1% during October and have seen a 2% dip so far in November but there is "no cause for alarm", according to Cap HPI.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed Government’s plan to ban the sale of new purely petrol and diesel-powered cars and vans by 2030 as part of a 10-point “green recovery” plan.
City Auction Group has appointed former TrustFord and Charles Hurst man Keith Logan as its head of light commercial vehicles (LCV).
BMW Group UK has launched a new Accident Support service to co-ordinate vehicle recovery, repair and an insurance claim for BMW and Mini owners in the event of a collision.
The 2020 AM100 list of the UK's largest franchised dealers will be announced in an AM100 webinar on Wednesday (Nov 18) and our final guest panelist has been secured.
A used car dealer convicted of “clocking” 11 years ago has been ordered to repay a further £146,000 in criminal gains assets.
Heycar has vowed to foot the bill for vehicle deliveries to customers until the end of 2020 as part of a bid to support car dealers’ online retail efforts during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Genesis Motor Europe has appointed former Audi and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) marketing chief Dominic Chambers as its new head of marketing and communications.
Members of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) have told the organisation that it remains “business as usual” at their remarketing centres, despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
The used car sector is showing continued good health in the face of COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 2’, according to Auto Trader.
A new mobility provider backed by Cambria Automobiles and run by former Citroen managing director Karl Howkins is promising an innovative leasing model for businesses and consumers.
