The Government has outlined how it will spend £1.6 billion to deliver 300,000 EV chargers, a tenfold increase in the current number of publicly available points.
HMCR is increasing its focus on reviewing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims and there is an increased chance of motor retailers being selected for review.
Car dealers holding Asian brand franchises such as Kia, Hyundai, Toyota and Lexus seem most content with the competitiveness of their new car finance offers.
JBR Capital has launched a new sustainability initiative, in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, to reduce the environmental impact of its clients’ cars.
As a major shortage of specialist maintenance technicians puts the take-off of the EV market at risk Sarah Sillars OBE argues that more urgency in the government’s response is part of the solution.
James Court has been named as the first chief executive of the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA).
Auto Trader has reported that used cars are selling at record speeds, despite a continuation of year-on-year value increases.
Kia registered the biggest increase in ad awareness last month, making it the top performing car maker according to YouGov.
Polestar is catching up with Tesla in a global ranking of car makers’ online sales performances.
Peter Vardy’s CarMoney motor finance business has moved into 9,000 square feet of new office space as it plans to boost staff numbers this year.
Subscription models could help new car buyers who are hesitant about electric vehicles (EV) make the switch, according to the latest research by What Car?.
Lookers has launched a new luxury and premium used car retail operation with the Newcastle opening of its first Lookers Premium dealership.
As the British people face significant increases in the cost of living, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered tax cuts to fuel and wages in today's Spring Statement to the UK Parliament.
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has urged Rishi Sunak to address funding for skills training in the Spring Statement.
Skoda is set to launch three new affordable electric vehicles (EV) and a new “design language” after delivering 878,200 vehicles delivered worldwide in 2021.
Guy Salmon’s network of 17 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) car dealerships is set to be rebranded under the title of its parent company Sytner Group.
The UK’s large car retail groups and PLCs will be joined by international investors and disruptors such as Cazoo and Constellation Automotive in what is likely be a record year for mergers and acquisitions.
Pendragon chief executive Bill Berman has said he is “delighted” with the car retail group’s 2021 financial results, which revealed a record underlying profit before tax of £83 million.
Automotive 30% Club founder Julia Muir has been won the IMI’s Sue Brownson Award in recognition of her efforts to “move the dial on female leadership representation” in the automotive sector.
A used car retailer estimates that he has been left with a bill of around £50,000 after a crashed car overturned onto his dealership forecourt – damaging a number of vehicles.
Isuzu UK has recognised its top performing retailers at its annual Dealer Conference and Awards, with York Van Centre named Dealer of the Year.
Pendragon is set to become the UK’s first Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) franchisee to showcase a new 'Modern Luxury' dealership design philosophy for the OEM’s premium brands.
IVendi has promoted five staff members to newly-created vice president positions as part of its growth strategy.
Affordable, easy access electric vehicle charging is required on “virtually every residential street”, according to research conducted for a new whitepaper on the growth of zero-emissions transport.
Car retailers driving towards an omnichannel sales journey could be subject to a double-whammy of “complex” new taxation, it has been suggested.
Auto Trader is set to take control of the Vanarama leasing business after agreeing a deal to acquire its parent business Autorama.
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Perrys Motor Group managing director Darren Ardron told the AM News Show Podcast that it felt like the car retail sector was getting “back to reality” in 2022 – but highlighted reasons for optimism.
Kia UK has launched a new online solution that enables its approved bodyshops to access information to support and streamline the repair process for accident-damaged cars.
Marshall, Inchcape and Sytner have enhanced their fleet commitments by signing up to the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) new Dealer Standard.
