LSH Auto has reported a doubling of van sales from its Mercedes-Benz Vans sales teams in Stockport and Birmingham and 350% aftersales growth in 2021.

Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) has denied issuing its technicians a 13% pay rise to avoid two days of strike action affecting workshops at nine of its dealerships.

Former managing director of the Colt Car Company, Rob Lindley, has joined Ennis & Co as an associate.

Ford-owned car retail group TrustFord has appointed its finance director Stuart Mustoe as acting chairman and chief executive following the retirement of Stuart Foulds.

Park’s Motor Group have opened the doors to a new Nisan dealership in East Kilbride.

Volkswagen has launched the Caddy California, a ready-to-use camper conversion of its Caddy van.

The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base online resource has achieved one million views since launching in January 2019.

Marshall Motor Group, JCT600 and TrustFord have been recognised for raising awareness of apprenticeship opportunities via Drive My Career's social media takeover.

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Bristol Street Motors Peterlee has been named Hyundai's Best Overall Dealer and Marshall Hyundai and Richmond Hyundai have jointly won the Overall Dealer Group award.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is calling on Government to create a new regulator to accelerate the expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) charge points and boost public confidence in the technology.

The Mazda2 Hybrid is priced from £23,300 and will arrive in UK dealerships in May.

Record UK inflation was accompanied by a further 29% year-on-year rise in used car values during January, according to data published by Auto Trader.

The new Fiat Ducato van has been awarded the first ‘Platinum’ rating by Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research, for its safety and driver assistance systems.

Constellation’s car retail rise, OEM’s agency model strategies and vehicle supply shortages were among the hot automotive retail topics up for discussion in the new AM News Show Podcast.

The shortlist has been announced for this year's Barbara Cox Woman of the Year award, which recognises inspirational female leaders in the automotive industry.

Vertu Motors will take over from Arnold Clark as Toyota GB’s franchised car retail group for the West of Scotland – creating four new car dealerships to serve the brand.

V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) managing director David Neald and Ciara Raison, the firm’s commercial director, have joined the Automotive 30% club.

Used car dealers are focusing on sub-£15,000 models from mainstream brands this month, following a period of high demand for premium-badged cars.

A broader range of aftersales sector reports has been launched by epyx in a bid to boost car retailers’ service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.

A 127% surge in vehicle test drives during January suggests that demand remains buoyant and car buyers are “willing to wait for what they want”, according to iTrackLEADS.

Vauxhall has revealed the pricing and specifications of its new Astra Sports Tourer, with a plug-in hybrid set to join the C-segment estate car’s line-up for the first time.

A Vertu Motors employee joined the Premier League of fund-raisers by securing five-figure charity donations from England footballers as the PLC celebrated raising almost £42,000 for a range of good causes through a car raffle.

New terms on buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) finance products introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have resulted in late payment fees being refunded to customers.

Inchcape UK has followed the launch of its new bravoauto used car retail division with a group-wide rebrand which has redefined its car buyer offering.

The consumer car finance market grew 2% by volume and 13% by value in December to complete a 2021 “rebound” despite the headwinds of COVID-19 and vehicle supply shortages.

BMW UK has named Williams Rochdale as Retailer of the Year 2021, at its annual dealer awards.

The DeLorean car brand made famous by the Back to the Future movies could be set to make a return after teaser video of a new, gullwinged electric vehicle (EV) were shared online.

Drayton Motors has celebrated its 2021 car retail success with the return of its annual awards after securing the acquisition of Cropleys Suzuki and adding the Maxus franchise to its portfolio.

Regit has acted on its assertion that motorists need more education on electric and hybrid vehicles with the launch of an EV hub on its all-new Digital Garage.