Next month the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will launch a COVID-19 compliance certification scheme for independent workshops wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the environment is safe.
Jo Causon, chief executive of the Institute of Customer Service, writes about how businesses must build the confidence of shoppers again.
The UK Government has been challenged on car showrooms’ continued closure, with claims their lockdown is costing it £61 million per day in lost tax revenue and business support measures.
MotoNovo Finance has announced it has seen a surge in proposal and business activity, since it revealed it was lifting lending restrictions.
Volvo Car UK will partner with carow from June to enable free carwow membership for the manufacturer’s entire retail network.
WhatCar? has extended free access to its online New Car Buying platform management service until the end of September, in its continued effort to help the industry recover from the slump caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
A new Complete Antibacterial Refresh service has been launched by the PSA Group across its retailer networks to help drivers minimise the risk of spreading Coronavirus.
The new July issue of AM magazine is now out (view it here as an e-zine), with coverage of the help dealers are giving key workers and the steps they’re taking to bring their dealerships out of lockdown.
Dealer website traffic analysis by Blue Interactive ‘paints a positive picture of industry recovery’.
Inchcape’s revenues have dropped 32% in the first four months of 2020 as the international auto retailer and distributor battled coronavirus impact.
Hendy Group has completed the reopening of aftersales operations across its entire South coast operating area - eight weeks after COVID-19 lockdown began.
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One-third of the UK’s fleet managers expect more than 50% of their company car fleets will be electric within five years, according to a new Go Ultra Low survey.
COVID-19 disruption wiped out almost £5 million operating profit at Pendragon’s franchised dealerships before the end of March, a trading statement today reveals.
Euro NCAP has revised its safety testing programme for new cars, which will apply to models launched this year.
All new Volvo cars are now limited to a maximum speed of 112mph, as part of the manufacturer’s commitment to road safety.
Over two-thirds of car buyers want to purchase their next vehicle face-to-face, despite the risks posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus – highlighting the importance of showrooms’ June 1 reopening.
A Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang, a racing car once driven by Brazilian F1 driver Roberto Moreno and classic Porsches are among stock to be auctioned off by administrators of Specialist Car Malton.
The UK's commercial vehicle market is forecast to be down by a quarter on 2019, and Cap HPI's CV expert Steve Botfield has warned the van sector's "landscape may have to change" for the medium term.
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) luxury and high-performance focused Special Vehicle Operations division has reported a 64% year-on-year increase in retail sales across the globe.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging Government to scrap the temporary MOT extension following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “back to work” lockdown easing measures.
Toyota has retained top spot in the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) bi-annual car dealer EV Dealer Attitude Survey as new entrant Ford floundered in last place.
Mitsubishi has extended its 10,000 Free Green Miles offer for Outlander PHEV buyers until September.
Since coronavirus lockdown started in late March Cazana has recorded a small uplift in values for sub-£10k vehicles, and there’s no been “race to the bottom” in the car market.
Changes to the Government’s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) will give larger car retail businesses access to a £200 million COVID-19 survival boost.
More than three-quarters of motorists feel that car manufacturers aren’t doing enough to educate them about electric vehicles, according to new research from Regit.cars.
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has welcomed back Andrew Lawson with his appointment as sales director following a four-year assignment to the German brand’s USA operation.
Over two-thirds of automotive industry professionals fear that the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus could cause them to lose their job.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted the risks posed by COVID-19 to professional drivers charged with keeping the UK moving during coronavirus lockdown.
Award-winning independent car dealer Angus MacKinnon has died following a short illness, aged 70.
