Consumers are expecting dealers to give them an even bigger discount on a new car after weeks of paused sales due to the coronavirus lockdown, according to What Car?
Auto Trader's data scientists have noted the largest monthly growth in used car prices since January 2019 during June as motor retailers in England reopened their showrooms.
Mylchreest Motors, which represents Jaguar Land Rover, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Vauxhall on the Isle of Man, has consolidated its operations into one property.
MotoNovo Finance has announced it is able to provide additional support to the dealer community as an accredited ‘Introducer’ for the Aldermore Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
The Financial Conduct Authority is set to demand motor finance firms extend the support available to customers left short of cash due to COVID-19.
Planning officials in Bolton gave way to Volvo Car UK corporate identity (CI) demands after "threats" over the potential withdrawal of a scheme to build a new showroom in the city.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) customers will be able to swap models when it suits them as part of the premium car manufacturer’s new Pivotal car subscription service.
Auto Trader's commercial director Ian Plummer has agreed to join the panelists sharing business insights at the AM Motor Retail Review webinar on July 6.
V12 Vehicle Finance has secured a partnership with City Auction Group in a bid to provide car dealers with a seamless used vehicle stocking proposition.
Maxus UK and Ireland has added Rivervale Cars to it’s expanding UK franchised dealership network as part of the company’s expansion plans for 2020.
Nissan has followed a string of car manufacturers in offering a three-month PCP finance payment holiday offer on models across its range of vehicles.
Hardly a year goes by without the role of regulation in the economy being reconsidered. Even now, in the midst of a national crisis, the debate continues.
Car dealers across the UK delivered “robust car sales” growth as the easing of Government lockdown measures unlocked their ability to trade in June.
Volkswagen has unveiled new plug-in hybrid and high-performance Tiguan R SUV models as part of an update of the big-selling SUV which also drives forward its connectivity.
The all-electric version of Citroen’s new C-segment C4 hatchback – the e-C4 – could account for up to 10% of global sales, according to the PSA Group brand’s chief executive Vincent Cobee.
Volvo dealers in the UK will be put in touch with thousands of owners of Volvo cars as old as 14 years in order to replace a seatbelt cable which the safety-conscious carmaker fears could become faulty.
The longest serving Lotus dealership in the world, Bell & Colvill, has celebrated its 50th year as a franchised retailer with the addition of McLaren Automotive Approved status.
The used van market made history in June as a pent-up demand for vehicles triggered a rise in values of up to 40%, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
The car retail sector is divided over suggestions by the Bank of England’s chief economist that the UK is already on track for a V-shaped recovery from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Lookers has requested that the listing of its ordinary shares be temporarily suspended, pending publication of its 2019 annual financial results.
Over 20 employees could be at risk of redundancy at Cambria Automobiles’ Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Swindon as part of plans to mitigate against the impact of COVID-19.
Shelbourne Motors has renewed its association with Ulster and Ireland scrum-half John Cooney, as its official brand ambassador.
Cambria Automobiles managing director Tim Duckers and BDO’s head of motor retail Steve Le Bas are among the guests joining the new AM Motor Retail Review webinar on July 6
SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Kevin Griffin as managing director after Nick Laird was promoted into a role as chief executive of parent company Bassadone Automotive Group (BAG).
Car retailers in Leicester fear that a stalling of lockdown easing measures resulting from a localised outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus in the city could see their recovery efforts unravel.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that it will launch commercial versions of the new Defender 90 and 100 and restore the Hard Top name to rugged 4x4’s range offering.
Cazoo has made another Premier League sponsorship signing in the form of Aston Villa, agreeing a deal which will logos on the team’s shirts and around its Villa Park Stadium.
HR Owen has said that it is making “a limited number” of staff reductions in response to the market challenges faced as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
The Government has announced that after August 1 no more extensions will be available for MOT tests of cars, vans and motorcycles.
The Evans Halshaw, Stratstone and Car Store car retail businesses will have a “powered by Pendragon” prefix added to their name as part of a rebrand of the AM100 car retail group aiming to add confidence to car buying consumers.
