A new leasing brokerage, Vavoom, has launched with a focus on helping consumers make the transition into electric cars.

Devonshire Motors has completed a double with the addition of Hyundai Motor UK and Isuzu UK franchises to its award-winning car retail operation in Barnstaple, Devon.

Two thirds of motorists have shown a ‘lack of confidence’ in the UK meeting the Government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.

AM100 dealer group Drive Motor Retail expects to switch all its dealerships to paperless administration by the end of July.

Hyundai has been warned to be mind its marketing since an advert for its NEXO fuel cell car claimed it "purifies the air as it goes".

A used car salesman has been ordered to complete 250 hours of unpaid work after claiming ‘ill health’ had prevented him from keeping company records - when he had deliberately disposed of them.

CarSupermarket and Motordepot owner Aramis Group is hoping to raise as much as £481m through an initial public offering (IPO) at as its targets “profitable growth” – including dealership acquisitions.

Kia has showcased the upcoming Sportage SUV, ahead of its official launch in the autumn.

Sytner Group will be the only automotive retail partner of the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, showcasing models from the Alpina brand.

It is always interesting to reflect on how the emphasis in the UK's car retail sector has changed over the years.

The Assurant-designed RAC Electric Vehicle Warranty has made its UK debut with its introduction by Sussex-based independent car dealer Andrew Shipp Motors.

Constellation Automotive Group has switched the focus of its Corby used car preparation centre from Cazoo to its own cinch online retail offering – delivering a potential 30,000 cars per year.

Genesis Motor Europe has partnered with retail brand experience specialist Stellar to help create its Westfield London studio and is set to make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021.

Dealers can benefit from additional used car profit opportunities in the current wholesale market now they can attend physical auctions again, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).

The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has said that the consumer car finance market is expected to grow by 19% in 2021 and 22% in 22% following resurgent April trading.

Retailers are failing to keep pace with rapidly increasing used car values and selling one in four cars too cheaply, according to Indicata.

Lookers has opened the doors to its new £4.6 million Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Bishop’s Stortford.

Lookers has revealed that chairman Phil White will stand for re-election at its AGM as the AM100 PLC’s search for a successor continues.

Alfa Romeo has named Derby’s Beechdale Motor Group as its top car dealer in a COVID-hit 2020 at its annual Retailer of the Year Awards.

Volvo has started accepting orders for its second electric car and the first electric-only model series in its line-up, the C40.

Nissan is showcasing its new Qashqai model to prospective buyers at VIP preview events hosted by its dealer network.

Insurers are in the Financial Conduct Authority's sights as it brings in new steps to stop consumers being penalised for loyalty to their motor insurers.

Eurorepar Car Service has pledged its support for a government petition to provide an action plan and offer financial support for the motor trade.

May’s new car market finished with 156,737 registrations, 14.7% lower than the last proper May market prior to the pandemic, when 183,724 units were sold in May 2019.

Activate Accident Repair has opened its fourth body shop as part of its £15 million expansion plan.

BMW's first stand-alone electric SUV, the iX, will be priced from £69,905 when it arrives in UK dealerships in November.

A ‘record’ 73 million visits on Auto Trader in May was accompanied by an 8.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase in the average price of a used car.

The 2030 phase out of pure petrol and diesel new cars will be outlined by Kwasi Kwarteng, the secretary of state at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), next week during a virtual conference held by AM's sister brand Smart Transport.

An evaluation of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for the European Commission will decide by 2023 if specific rules around new vehicle and parts distribution are needed.

Volkswagen Group UK has named Sylvain Charbonnier as its new aftersales director, replacing Volker Konrad.