Carparison general manager Matt Woodward has said that the fast-growing business was galvanised by its win in the AM Awards’ Best Finance or Leasing Brokerage.

AutoProtect Group has welcomed former Pendragon head of finance & insurance Mike Edwards as its new chief sales and marketing officer.

Ben has launched a new website offering quick access to self-help tools which help automotive workers combat issues including mental health and money worries.

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) has been accused of adopting “disgraceful divide and rule tactics" after its technicians voted in favour of a four-day strike over pay.

Moneyshake, the car leasing comparison site backed by Darren Guiver has secured nationwide dealership coverage to offer new car buyers PCP deals on its platform.

Lloyds has partnered with Zoom EV to offer discounted charging and accident management services to new electric vehicle (EV) buyers.

Car dealers “smashed” historical automotive retail trends to record a net £50,000 profit in November, according to the latest sector KPIs published by ASE.

Barlow Motors Skoda car salesman Warwick Bettany will appear on ITV2’s The Cabins TV dating show after being talent-spotted on Instagram by producers.

A used car retailer that saw £250,000 worth of used car stock written-off after a high-speed police chase ended in a Volkswagen Golf somersaulting across his forecourt has been told he must foot the bill.

A car buyer threatened to “execute” a car dealer in a string of racist and threatening text messages after his Mini Cooper S broke down, leaving him stranded at the roadside on the day he bought it.

Toyota and Lexus have teamed up with Amazon to launch new online stores which aim to harness the convenience of online shopping for their customers.

Lloyd Motor Group is set for further expansion with the acquisition of Windermere-based Kia retail group Rayrigg Motors.

Car supplies could take up to eight years to recover after component shortages and COVID-19 factory closures, according to Pendragon chief executive Bill Berman.

Bristol Street Motors has become an official partner of “The Rams” Derby County Football Club, as it expands its sponsorship of sport across the country.

Carzam has expanded its senior leadership team with the addition of Laura Chapman as the company’s first chief people officer.

Sherwoods Motor Group has targeted further growth with Stellantis after it added a second Citroen franchise through the acquisition of Sunderland car retailer Town Centre Automobiles.

Luscombe Motors has appointed former Mitsubishi and Suzuki finance specialist Soteris Neophytou as its new Innovation and development manager.

Cazoo is expanding its darts sponsorship portfolio to include the World Darts Championship along with the UK Open, Players Championship Finals and Masters.

Digital transformation has made headlines in the automotive industry since the start of the pandemic as retailers accelerated plans to give buyers the choice of how, where and when to buy their new or used car.

Pendragon will re-launch its CarStore division with a new hybrid sales process designed to remove the “restrictive” process of traditional retail and new online rivals, chief executive Bill Berman has told AM.

The recruitment and retention of mechanics and MOT testers is set to remain as a key challenge for garages and workshops this year, according to The Motor Ombudsman.

Macklin Motors and Bristol Street Motors have struck high-profile sponsorpship deals with the Glasgow Rocks basketball team and a virtual W Series car racing team.

Auto Trader has predicted “continued strong price growth” in the used car sector following a 30.5% surge in values during December.

Dealers that seek to recruit salespeople with the "right customer-focused skills" can expect to improve the gender balance within their business, according to Motorvise founder Fraser Brown.

According to GForces data, there was a 32% year-on-year (YOY) increase in UK dealer online sales in the two weeks over the Christmas and New Year Period.

Ford of Europe has appointed former Audi UK managing director Martin Sander as its new general manager, Passenger Vehicles, to propel it into a new era of electric vehicle (EV) sales.

Environmental and sustainability considerations are the top driver for those buying used electric and hybrid cars, according to eBay Motors Group.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars defied the impact of component supply shortages and the impact of COVID-19 to record the highest car sales total of its 117-year history in 2021.

Jonathan Gravell has been given the 2021 Terry Davis Automotive Award from the Welsh Motoring Writers.

Stellantis brands Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall have made their Rifter, Traveller, Berlingo, SpaceTourer, Combo and Vivaro MPVs EV-only with immediate effect.