Heycar has appointed Matt McGuire as its new chief technology officer to oversee its roadmap of technical innovation and provide growth.
Motor repair executives have paid tribute folllowing the death of Tony Lowe, who was a board member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation from 2003 to 2018.
Insights into motor retail technology, new competition in the electric van market, dealers' reaction to Cinch and AM100 group Robins & Day's fight back since lockdown all feature in the new November 2020 issue of AM magazine, available to read today in print and digital formats (here).
CDK Global has launched Digital Documents, a paperless solution to help dealerships digitise post-sale processes and reduce paperwork.
Expansion of its used car supermarkets has helped Arnold Clark Automobiles drive profits and revenues up.
The Mazda CX-5 is the UK’s fastest selling used car, taking on average 24 days to sell, according to data from Auto Trader’s Fastest Selling Index.
Alfa Romeo and Sauber Motorsport have extended its partnership for the 2021 Formula One World Championship.
Output from UK car factories fell by 5% this September; recording the worst performance for the month in 25 years, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Polestar has opened its first UK Polestar Space, in partnership with Endeavour Automotive, at London’s Westfield Shopping Centre.
Mini will introduce two new fully electric crossover models as part of a realignment of its model range.
Citroen UK has announced a new three-year plan to its dealer network which will include more collaboration, some online-only model derivatives and cuts to list prices.
Professor Jim Saker has been appointed as the new president of the IMI, replacing Graham Smith who held the position for seven years.
Nissan, Peugeot and Citroen dealer group Trenton is offering Tracker devices to it’s customers as an add-on sale, as part of a new partnership.
The success of September's plate-change campaign plus dealers' prospects for Q4 are among the topics being discussed at the quarterly AM Motor Retail Review webinar on Tuesday, October 6.
A Toyota fund to help vital community causes selected by Lexus and Toyota dealerships has now handed out more than £1 million.
Over half of children surveyed in Britain want their parents to be more environmentally friendly, including switching to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, Peugeot UK research has found.
Family-run Hawkins Motor Group has opened a new MG dealership in Hayle, Cornwall, expanding the brand’s presence in the South West of England.
Parkers has named the Ford Puma SUV as its New Car of the Year.
Fiat has facelifted its Tipo model with a refreshed design, new technology and updated powertrains.
Fix Auto UK has formed a partnership with Trustpilot, to ‘instil confidence and credibility’ in the service provided by its franchise partners.
Jato Dynamics believes car manufacturers' actions to reduce average emission levels, by taking certain cars off sale and driving sales of electrified vehicles, is putting them on track to hit targets set by the European Commission.
Used car values have dropped for the first time since before March's COVID lockdown as motor retailers pushed back against high prices for cars, says Cap HPI.
Car finance payments outweigh rent or mortgage payments for one in four UK drivers aged under 55, according to an Opinium and InsureTheGap survey of 2,000 motorists.
Ford of Britain's managing director Andy Barratt has opted for retirement less than a month after the carmaker announced he was taking a temporary leave of absence.
CarGurus is hosting a virtual auction at its Navigate 2020 conference, to raise money for automotive industry charity Ben.
Auto Trader has revealed the winners of its Retailer Awards, following a virtual ceremony on Friday October 23.
The Automechanika Birmingham event has been postponed until 7-9 June 2022, due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wilsons Auctions has launched a dealer stock funding service in partnership with V12 Vehicle Finance, part of Secure Trust Bank.
Kia Motors (UK) has created a new focused role to support its dealerships with public relations as they continue their electrified vehicle push in the UK.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has given its backing to Automotive Management Live Virtual, a fully interactive online version of the event we normally hold at Birmingham’s NEC every autumn.
