Marketing Delivery has appointed Jackie Cook to lead development of its data-focused campaigns, products and services.
Volvo is no longer taking orders for the XC40 plug-in hybrid and S90 saloon as it looks to focus on fully electric models.
Lookers has celebrated 21 employees across the business as part of its annual awards at a special ceremony in Malaga, Spain.
Ford of Britain is looking to appoint a new chair of its UK operations after it announced that Tim Slatter will move to a new global role.
Trenton has completed its £1.1 million refurbishment of its Hull Nissan dealership and is planning a special launch event to mark the milestone.
Ivendi is launching a new product range this week designed to act as a “single point solution” to dealer Consumer Duty compliance.
Neil Addley, managing director at JudgeService, looks at how retailers can rethink their part-exchange strategies.
Just over half of automotive retailers think new Chinese EV brands will force traditional car manufacturers to close due to increased competition.
BCA has signed a long-term agreement to develop remarketing activities in Europe for the combined operations of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan.
Research by The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed significant gaps across the UK for qualified technicians to work on electric vehicles.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has outlined its top tips for compliance with the FCA’s new consumer duty regulations.
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Dealers continued to see rising demand in May as enquiries increased by 3% and sales of new and used vehicles lept 37%, against the same month last year.
Birchwood Motor Group has appointed Vehicle in Video to provide video technology solutions for its nine sites across East and West Sussex.
Zeus Capital, the financial services group, has said the switch to an agency model has yet to materially impact dealer group revenues.
Vincent St Claire, MD of Fleet Assist discusses how EVs are changing the SMR landscape for garages.
Peter Vardy has appointed former Inchcape chief executive James Brearly as its new chief operating officer.
Ebay Motor Group has revealed the top 10 fastest selling electric vehicles listed on motors.co.uk in May.
Bumper has joined Driving Pride to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the automotive industry.
New car registrations increased by 16.7% in May, but the private market dropped slightly by 0.5% and fleets are driving the market with growth of 36.9%.
Caffyns, the AM car dealer group based in East Sussex, has blamed a 30% decline in profits on to inflation and higher business rates in its latest financial year.
Netherlands-based motor retailer Van Mossel has announced its takeover of the UK car dealer Jacksons Group, which represents 29 automotive brands in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight.
The vital role the remarketing sector is playing in the EV transition needs to be more widely recognised and supported, says the VRA.
Auto Trader saw its pre-tax profits drop by 2% to £293.6m for its full year results, but posted an increase in revenues and operating profits across the core business.
Menable and eBay Motors Group have partnered to launch a new accreditation scheme to improve the mental wealth of employees in car retailers across the UK.
Pentagon Motor Group has partnered with Ohme to offer home charging solutions to its new and used electric vehicle sales.
Nearly two-thirds (59%) of young drivers (18–34 year olds) are considering flexible car ownership models, according to new research from Churchill Expert.
Used car dealers continued to avoid stocking higher value premium used cars in May to help preserve their cashflow, according to Aston Barclay.
Sales of used EVs slowed in May as stock volumes dropped, with franchised dealers feeling the squeeze, according to the latest eBay Motors Group Market View.
Average overhead absorption has fallen to 55.5% in the UK, according to new data from REALtime Communications.
