The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has said its members working for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will take industrial action in the coming weeks.
The NFDA's Drive My Career initiative has boosted awareness of the apprenticeship opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
GSF Car Parts said it has strengthened its employee benefits with the introduction of new people-focused perks this year.
Dealers are going above and beyond obligated checks to ensure they receive a high-level of testing and inspection before sale, research by WMS Opteven has shown.
Supercar brand Automobilii Lamborghini will mark its 60th birthday in 2023 with a schedule of events backed by the carmaker and its retailers.
Car dealers and manufacturers have been recognised in the shortlist for the Fleet News Awards 2022.
Alphera Financial Services has appointed Tony Roff as its new head of key accounts and premium captives.
A naming dispute with another firm has led website and CRM software brand Motorlease to be relaunched as MotorComplete. The business is part of Auto Platforms
Renault Group UK has appointed John Richardson as its new head of network development as it re-affirms its commitment to its franchised dealer model.
Steve Young, managing director of the ICDP and an AM Awards judge, shares his thinking about the need - or otherwise - for scale in the UK's motor retail industry.
New research by CitNOW Group has highlighted how video continues to have an impact on purchase decisions in vehicle sales and aftersales.
Snows Motor Group has expanded its Vauxhall and Citroen franchise representation through the acquisition of two Hampshire dealerships from J Davy.
Toyota has launched the latest version of its Corolla hatchback and estate, which are now both on sale in the brand's dealer network.
Jeep UK has revealed the new management that will be led by new MD Jules Tilstone following a group-wide reshuffle at Stellantis UK.
Fund raising cyclists from Lookers are setting their sights on a new cycling challenge after raising £150,000 with 650km Birmingham to Belfast charity ride.
Newly-promoted RJTK Automotive managing director Darren Bradford told the AM News Show that he has “a lot up my sleeve” for 2023.
Sales teams must focus on making every customer interaction an “empathetic and positive experience” in order to boost used car stock turn, says Judgeservice.
Arnold Clark Autoparts has been named the ‘Factor of the Year’ at the CAT magazine Awards 2023.
Used car inspection cans reduce the time it takes a vehicle to sell and ensure it remains roadworthy, according to DMN Logistics.
Car retailers who suffered “significant pain” as a result of a recent slump in used electric vehicle (EV) values could soon be seeking out zero emission forecourt stock once again, according to Cap HPI.
Ford will axe 1,300 jobs in the UK as it moves to “eliminate” 3,800 jobs across Europe in the next three years as part of a strategic realignment of its operations in the region.
Failure to have appropriate processes to properly check affordability has left sub-prime firm Amigo Loans publicly censured by the FCA instead of a £72.9m fine.
Waylands Automotive chief executive John O’Hanlon admits the group has “unashamedly” been investing heavily on its car dealership property ahead of Swindon Volvo opening.
Alphera Financial Services director Alex Royall highlights the importance of affordability checks to offer 'peace of mind' to motor finance customers in this AM opinion article.
China’s largest car exporter Chery has revealed plans to enter the UK market with its Omoda 5 crossover in 2024 – with the promise of several other models to follow.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that immediate changes to the way MOT tests are carried out are unlikely to be made following a consultation it launched in January.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has called for Government to introduce new incentives to support motorists looking to adopt zero-emission transport through the purchase of a used electric vehicle (EV).
A “busier than expected” start to 2023 continued to drive the used car sector’s imbalance between supply and demand – propelling values to a record £18,937 on eBay Motors.
Vospers has grown its Stellantis representation in Plymouth by taking over the Vauxhall franchise in Plymouth from Pendragon’s Evans Halshaw business.
Growing demand for online car buying is boosting revenues for Drivvn, which plans to achieve car sales worth £1 billlon this year.
