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.
Vertu Motors has named 17-year-old Farnell Land Rover Nelson service advisor apprentice Susannah Kendall as the winner of its annual ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards.
What Car? has added a new feature to its New Car Buying platform that allows dealers to sell unregistered, pre-registered and nearly new cars from stock.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that used car sales volumes declined by 48.9% as COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic delivered a “devastating” impact to trading.
Porsche Retail Group has officially opened the UK’s first Porsche Studio franchised retail space in London’s Mayfair.
Ford has suspended sales of its new Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV after four fires which have been linked to over-heating batteries.
Lexus is accepting online reservations for its first fully electric model, the UX 300e.
Cox Automotive’s monthly Dealer Sentiment Survey has found that more than a third (37%) of UK car dealers are stocking older vehicles in the wake of COVID-19 lockdown.
Wingrove Motor Company is set to add a Peugeot franchise into its Citroen car dealership at Silverlink Newcastle.
Used car values at BCA’s auctions remained stable during July as 30% increase in volumes sold at its UK sales are met with strong appetite among retailers.
Sytner Group is poised to open the doors at its new five-storey flagship Guy Salmon Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) car dealership in South West London.
Hyundai will use its Ioniq name for a new dedicated electric vehicle sub-brand, with three new EVs set to be launched in the next four years.
Volkswagen UK has introduced a 0% APR finance payment option on aftersales work and accessories across the majority of its retail network.
The motor industry’s reaction to Government restrictions at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic could have been better, according to the majority of AM-online readers.
Professor Jim Saker of Loughborough's Centre for Automotive Management makes the argument that the motor industry is no longer in control of its own destiny.
Vantage Motor Group has further strengthened its part-exchange used car remarketing relationship with Aston Barclay.
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Car dealers are being urged to ensure they have maximised available capital allowances resulting from infrastructure investments in a bid to leverage vital tax relief.
More consumers buy cars online between 11am and 3pm on a Monday than at any other time during the week, according to data from BuyaCar.
Automotive retail suppliers from across the sector have joined together to launch Hub365, an online portal that gives dealers access to products, software solutions and support services.
SsangYong Motors UK has confirmed plans to move into a new headquarters offering “capacity to operate its national next day parts supply service to its franchised dealers”.
An 18-day Polestar 2 customer test drive tour was ‘fully booked’ in eight hours as the Geely-owned performance electric vehicle (EV) brand continues to gain traction without a physical retail presence in the UK.
