Nissan, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are all offering around 20% discounts on some models ahead of the September plate-change.

Kia UK has rolled out new live chat, online showroom and video functionality to help dealers facilitate consumer interactions in a more flexible way.

Chorley Group has seen a 15% increase in technician productivity over the last year after installing a new digital aftersales software package.

Marshall Motor Group has made it clear that it is ready to acquire businesses as Covid-19 is likely to accelerate consolidation in the UK automotive retail market.

Tim Meadows has been named as the new managing director at fleet and workshop software specialist R2C Online.

The UK saw a 22% shortfall in used car stock between April and July, according to new data from INDICATA’s latest Market Watch report.

Mountune, the tuning and parts specialist for performance and racing Fords, has announced that it is seeking a buyer or investment partner for the business.

Motorpoint sales executive Sophie Johnson is set to feature in a new BBC TV daytime show that will highlight working in the automotive retail industry.

The pressure is on for car retailers to make a success of September ahead of an uncertain Q4.

Drivvn has entered the UK market as a new online vehicle sales platform aimed at automotive retailers and car manufacturer clients.

A new integration between iVendi and CitNOW allows a ange of finance options to be launched straight from dealer videos.

Macklin Motors Glasgow Central Nissan is extending its sponsorship of Partick Thistle FC to include the academy team.

​The PSA Group will add a Free2Move Rent offering to its cross-brand mobility division in a bid to take advantage of growing demand from customers for flexible rental.

Online car marketplace heycar is driving £40m worth of car sales to its dealer partners each month, after one year of trading.

Car dealers are adopting new technology to meet new purchasing demands among car buyers, according to the latest research from CarGurus.

Vertu Motors' Vansdirect online commercial vehicle sales division has appointed Samantha Ward as its new operations director.

Circle Leasing has promoted Sarah Minogue as the its new head of sales after demonstrating her "leadership skills" in COVID-19 lockdown.

Vindis Group has launched an ‘Express Car Buying’ online retail platform promising up-front, fixed pricing, online finance and home delivery of all its franchised brands and used car stock.

Arden is poised to acquire Inchcape’s Cooper BMW and Mini car dealership operation in Tunbridge Wells, with the deal expected to be finalised by the end of this month.

Car retailers must continue to reassure customers of their COVID-19 mitigation measures as concerns about the virus fail to ease - outweighing any other issue over the past 50 years.

Britishvolt is planning to build a gigaplant in South Wales to build lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).

​The Scottish Government has confirmed legislation dictating there is “no legal obligation” for car retailers to wear face coverings will remain in place despite legislation changes coming into force from tomorrow.

Dealers should consider extending the operating hours of their workshops to handle the anticipated demand for MOTs, following the end of the six-month coronavirus extension period.

Many dealerships and independent service centres were finding it hard to make a profit long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, due to their low margin, high volume operating models.

​Hyundai Motor UK is aiming to boost consumer confidence in pre-owned electric vehicles (EV) as part of its new ‘Hyundai Promise’ approved used car scheme.

Kia has officially revealed specification details of its fourth-generation flagship, seven-seat Sorento SUV – with prices starting from £38,845.

​Vertu Motors has brought Citroen under the same roof as its existing Ford franchised in Worcester as part of a £250,000 upgrade of the car dealership’s facilities.

The UK has entered recession for the first time since 2009 after COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown measures contributed to a 20.4% contraction of the economy in the second quarter of 2020.

Lotus is launching a new Certificate of Provenance programme, revealing the first recipient as a Turbo Esprit, that was the final ‘company car’ of Lotus founder, Colin Chapman.

Ssangyong Motors UK has added a dealership in Shrewsbury to its expanding network through a new relationship with award-winning retailer Hawkins Motor Group.