Vertu Motors has completed the acquisition of Sandicliffe Motor Group’s Kia dealership in Nottingham.
Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt will be replaced by sales director Lisa Brankin after taking a ‘leave of absence’ from his role with the brand.
Low Cost Vans has launched a new range of services to support its customers through the lifecycle of their vehicle, including maintenance packages and a fleet management provision.
Average retail used car prices on Auto Trader recorded the largest ever monthly price increase in September - increasing by 7.6% to £13,829.
Lynk & Co chief executive Alain Visser has said that the UK will become the mobility brand’s second-biggest European market after Germany when it launches in 2022 – with Volvo retailers benefiting from aftersales trade.
SsangYong has appointed Phill Sargent as new regional aftersales manager for the south of England and Wales.
Volvo Car UK retailers were among high-performing UK car dealers celebrating their “best September ever” after overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to recover with record sales.
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Ex-Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Redknapp features in a series of heycar TV adverts in a marketing campaign launched in partnership with Sky Media.
ASE Automotive Solutions has secured its largest international agreement with Jaguar Land Rover.
Citroën has confirmed the UK specification of its new C4 and ë-C4 electric vehicle (EV) after officially opening car retailers’ order books for the crossover model.
Listers Group has revealed a 41.3% decline in profit before tax as turnover declined by 1.9% in its annual financial results report for 2019.
The DVLA has introduced a new online service that allows motorists to apply for and a receive a duplicate V5C log book in just five days.
Lexus has developed a new charging service for buyers of its first electric car, the UX 300e.
Dealers need to be considering their lending panels to ensure they are fit for the COVID-19 coronavirus era used car market, says Startline Motor Finance.
Evidence of a thorough car sanitisation process continues to deliver a key confidence boost for car buyers in the COVID-19 crisis, according to a survey by eBay Motors.
The Steven Eagell Group has opened a new Lexus used car showroom and aftersales facility in Kings Lynn with the relocation of its Toyota franchise in the Norfolk market town.
Online car retailer Cazoo has attracted a new group of investors in a new funding round which has taken its overall financial backing to a record £450 million.
Arbury Motor Group, Car Giant, Riverside Motor Group and Tom Hartley Jnr have all been included among the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250 rankings of Britain’s leading mid-market private companies.
Lynk & Co has launched its new 01 hybrid SUV in Europe as part of a €500-a-month car mobility “membership” service… But it won’t be coming to the UK in 2020.
Cupra has starting building its new Formentor model ahead of the car's official on-sale date in October.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed a “Skills Speech” by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, expressing hope that it may indicate a move towards jobs generating reforms.
A new partnership between Allianz Partners and the FCA Group helped to drive warranty work to Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep dealers across the UK during COVID-19 lockdown, it has been claimed.
Vauxhall has introduced a new Augmented Reality (AR) filter that allows Instagram users to see how an all-new Mokka would look parked on their driveway.
Online used car retailer Cazoo has opened its fifth Customer Centre in a former Imperial Cars car supermarket site in Birmingham.
Research by eBay Motors Group has showed that 56% of car buyers “definitely” want to visit a dealership as part of their next car purchase, with 24% saying they would “probably” visit.
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The combined challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit are making long-term planning almost impossible in the remarketing sector.
Car retailers could avoid COVID-19 insolvency and help retain automotive sector jobs after being offered support from the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders’ (SMMT) Safe Harbour scheme.
BCA is promising to provide car retailers with "increased selling opportunities and efficiencies" with the launch of a new Retail Ready used car stocking channel.
