Volkswagen is set to accelerate its car sharing and subscription services after celebrating a ‘mobility milestone’ with the conclusion of its takeover of vehicle rental giant Europcar.
Ford has celebrated the success of its top 30 car and van retailers by naming the recipients of its annual Chairperson’s Awards.
Stellantis UK's director for B2B sales James Taylor has taken the helm at Vauxhall after being appointed as managing director on an interim basis.
Kia, MG, Hyundai and Dacia were among the top performing car brands in the UK as they defied the automotive sector’s supply issues to swell sales through their dealer networks.
Motorpoint is set to double its used car supermarket footprint in Scotland with the opening of a new location in Edinburgh.
The growth leaders for UK new car registrations are offering models with an average monthly personal contract purchase (PCP) price of just £230.50.
UK’s new car registrations slumped to their worst June since 1996 after ongoing component supply issues contributed to a 24.3% decline - but the cost of living crisis is yet to bite.
As the UK’s automotive retail sector digests the new car registrations data from H1 2022, AM’s David Francis takes an in-depth look at the trends in the first five months of the year.
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Dick Lovett has submitted a planning application to create a new flagship Porsche Centre in South Wales.
There are fears that the new cars being delivered with incomplete specifications due to the semiconductor shortage are storing up a headache for used car dealers and valuation experts.
AM100 group Arnold Clark has opened its first Innovation Centre in England, which will help to educate motorists about electric cars and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) ahead of the UK Government's ban on new combustion engined cars from 2030.
Steer Automotive Group has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of AW Accident Repair Centre.
Inchcape has taken over Bentley Motor Group's Toyota and Citroen sites in Warrington, adding 70 people to the AM100 group's workforce.
Over a third of motorists plan to abandon their cars in favour of public transport if fuel prices continue to rise above their current average of over £100 for a tank of petrol.
Nissan has introduced a new powertrain for its best-selling Qashqai crossover, which promises to improve fuel efficiency and deliver the driving experience of an electric model.
Early talks over a potential £200 million Saudi Arabian investment in British supercar maker Aston Martin are said to be underway after share prices dipped to a new record low.
Used Land Rover models delivered the largest margins for dealers in May, according to data from Dealer Auction’s monthly Retail Margin Monitor.
Car retailers must ‘constantly turn the dials’ of their marketing strategy to avoid being over-reliant on a single provider, maximise conversion and minimise cost-per-sale, the AM News Show has been told.
TG Holdcroft has reported a £100 million increase in turnover during 2021 after growing its portfolio with new Alpine, Dacia, MG and Renault car dealerships.
Motors.co.uk has launched a multimedia radio and outdoor marketing campaign to help support its car retailing partners across the UK.
Vertu Motors has further strengthened its online automotive parts retail business through the £3.5 million acquisition of e-commerce specialist Wiper Blades Ltd.
The UK is now the only used car market in Europe where the value of vehicles continues to fall, according to data published by Indicata.
A magnificent seven electric vehicles (EV) topped Auto Trader’s fastest-sellers rankings for June and proved that car buyers are currently clamouring to avoid soaring fuel prices by embracing zero-emissions transport.
Chorley Group emerged as the top Lancashire business for customer service in the annual Red Rose Awards.
The UK car manufacturing sector was described as “deeply troubled” as soaring energy costs and competition from the EU tempered optimism following the first uplift in productivity for 10 months.
Former Inchcape chief executive and Marshall Motor Group executive chairman Peter Johnson has retired from his position as chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).
Quality, performance and style are more important to owners than value for money according to the latest Auto Express Driver Power car brands survey.
A new one-card system that allows electric vehicle (EV) divers to connect to Scotland’s charging network is being piloted next week.
Franchised car retail needs to find a new “middle ground” to retain profitability and high levels of customer service when vehicle supply crisis finally ends, the AM News Show has been told.
