Renault UK managing director has described the brand's electric vehicle sales success as "remarkable" in-light on the timing of the new Zoe EV and the COVID-19 lockdown period.
CD Auctions has welcomed former Citroen UK managing director Karl Howkins as its new MD as part of a bid to accelerate its “plans and ambitions for the future”.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is being investigated for potential emissions cheating by authorities in Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
The Peugeot 2008 is currently the UK’s fastest selling used car, according to Auto Trader, as demand for SUVs grew by more than 40% since forecourts re-opened.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is introducing an interest free payment option for aftersales work across its retail network, following the appointment of Auto Service Finance (ASF).
As the motor retail sector emerges nervously from lockdown, dealers are reporting that the shift towards a digitally-led sales model for new and used cars is progressing far more quickly than many might have imagined even just a few months ago.
JCB Group is handing out 1,000 branded sanitiser packs in an attempt to reassure its sales and service customers entering its dealerships in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Soaring demand for vans after COVID-19 triggered a home delivery shopping culture across the UK triggered a 20.8% rise in used values during Q2, according to Aston Barclay.
Ford has taken a £650 million loan to boost its investment into the development of electrification and smart mobility solutions in the UK – with the help of a £500m Government loan guarantee.
Peugeot and Citroen dealers will undergo a new training and support programme to improve their light commercial vehicle (LCV) expertise ahead of the arrival of a new range of zero emissions electric vans.
Used car specialist Parkhills Car Centre has become the latest addition to the Ssangyong Motors UK’s franchised car retail network – adding a dealership in Bury.
A new integration between iVendi and RAPID RTC means 'improved lead generation and management' for dealers.
Durham’s Pulman car retail group has become the latest VW retailer to roll-out Volkswagen Financial Services’ new Rent-A-Car daily rental offering to customers.
CitNOW has expanded its range of products to suit the increased demand for video-based services in the motor retail sector.
Kia Motors UK has launched the MyKia app to give owners access to new services and tools on their mobile phone.
A police officer committed gross misconduct by running a car dealership with a man with known associates in organised crime.
Car warranty sales for the last six weeks were 21.4% up by volume on the same period in 2019 within the RAC Dealer Network, new figures show.
Retail ready used car stock is in “high demand” among car retailers seeking ways to speed-up their business’ COVID-19 recovery by taking advantage of a post-lockdown surge in demand.
Lotus will open a new advanced technology centre and headquarters for its Lotus Engineering consultancy division, as part of a new partnership with WMG.
Volkswagen UK has opened its order books for its flagship ID 3 1st Edition electric vehicle (EV) ahead of deliveries this summer – with prices starting at £38,880 (before the Government’s ULEV grant).
Land Rover Defender specialist Twisted has embarked on a technician recruitment drive incentivised by “pay rates significantly higher than the industry standard”.
Ben is urging charity-minded automotive employees to complete the British Grand Prix’s full 190-mile race distance under their own steam as part of a Formula One-inspired virtual reality fund-raising challenge.
Disused or unwanted automotive sites are being targeted for the development of 60 or more retirement communities across the UK in an ambitious £100 million land acquisition drive.
Pentagon Motor Group and Charles Hurst Group are both moving Vauxhall dealerships as they look to maximise their use of space to accommodate the PSA Group-owned car brand.
Lipscomb Cars is poised to follow up its recent opening of a £5 million Volvo Car UK showroom near Canterbury with a move into an adjacent multi-brand FCA Group dealership facility.
CarGurus has released its latest COVID-19 Sentiment Study, revealing the continued impact of the pandemic on the concerns, habits and hopes of UK car buyers.
Low Cost Vans has unveiled the launch of its first ever television advertising campaign through Sky Media’s SME Support Scheme.
Bridgestone and ETB Autocentres have announced the launch of an all-inclusive monthly tyre subscription service called MOBOX.
Polestar UK managing director Andrew Pilkington has left the Geely-owned EV specialist for Hyundai luxury brand Genesis.
I did consider picking this topic for my blog last week – the acquisition of Imperial Car Supermarkets in the UK by online used car start-up Cazoo last week.
