JLR UK has appointed three new directors to each lead Jaguar, Range Rover, Defender and Discovery as part of its ‘House of Brands’ strategy.
A bid to drive the UK Government to introduce mandatory licensing of motor retailers is being prepared by consumer protection groups who are concerned about high levels of complaints in the marketplace.
Chinese-made vehicles saw the highest levels of year-on-year growth across Europe in February, according to new data from JATO Dynamics.
Lookers has opened its first new and used multi-franchise Car Hub retail concept in Middlesbrough.
New Chinese brand Omoda has further expanded its network in the UK with the addition of Holdcroft Motor Group and Greenhous Group as its latest partners.
Marketing Delivery has appointed three new members to its dev team as part of an expansion programme of its products and services.
Ford has opened orders for its new Explorer electric SUV with prices starting from £39,875.
Pentagon Motor Group has taken on the van business of Motus Commercials, a sister company from its parent group in a move that consolidates its LCV presence in the North and Midlands.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has identified shortcomings in how some motor insurance firms are valuing written-off or stolen vehicles.
The Defender 110 was the most desirable new car on Auto Trader in March, driving and converting more enquiries than any other model.
Falling EV values are stabilising once they reach price parity with ICE equivalents, March’s meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) was told.
Dundee-based vehicle technician Gary Campbell was killed in a work incident just 11 days into his new job, Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court has been told.
WhoCanFixMyCar has appointed Kevern Thompson as its new chief executive, who will take over from interim CEO, David Loy.
Vospers has rolled out new digital imaging technology across its 27 locations across the South West of England to boost its customers’ online experience.
Comedian Rob Beckett has been confirmed to host the 2024 AM Awards on May 2 when excellent businesses, teams and individuals in the UK motor retail industry will be celebrated.
Nissan has a new global plan called the Arc to sell one million more vehicles globally, introduce new types of batteries, and reduce the costs of electric cars by 30%.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants social media promotions to feature risk warnings as part of its finalised marketing guidance.
Less than half of consumers who wanted to carry out a valuation on their part ex as part of an online buying journey were able to do so, according to new data.
LSH Auto is sponsoring the Women of the Year Awards 2024 to celebrate outstanding female role models across all areas of society and business.
Holden Group has launched a new Care Hub that will provide customer care support across the company’s network seven of dealerships in the East of England.
More than four out of 10 used car dealers (43%) have undertaken formal training to show staff how to sell electric vehicles (EVs), new research shows.
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One in five MoT testers have left it to the final week to pass their assessment in the face of being suspended by the DVSA from testing.
Chinese-owned EV brand Seres is preparing to launch in new global markets this year with a target of 50,000 units before the end of 2024.
Mini and BMW have the most loyal customers of any car brands on sale in the UK, according to consumer research by JudgeService.
Hyundai has confirmed it will be reducing the number of partners it works with from 70 to around 55 in the UK as part of its” future proofing” plans.
The BMW 1 Series was one of the most desirable used cars in March, according to new auction data from Aston Barclay.
Suzuki has confirmed its next-generation Swift will be priced from £18,699 when it goes on sale in April.
Sewells’s managing director Gail Harrison guides automotive retail leaders and the discipline, focus and occasional ruthlessness that's required to create more space and time to plan and implement the ideas that will truly change a business's fortunes.
Seat is planning to update all of its car models to counter suggestions that it might stop making cars carrying the Seat logo.
