Car retailers in Italy will benefit from a post-COVID sales boost after the country’s government gave the green light to scrappage scheme incentives for buyers.
Thatcham Research is reopening its Automotive Academy today (July 6) to enable IMI accredited technicians to complete their re-accreditation.
Car buyers across the UK are following the national trend of keeping their spending locals, according to insights identified by heycar.
There is still time to register for the Automotive Management (AM) Retail Review webinar to gain insights from sector specialists from Auto Trader, BDO, Cambria Automotive and Suzuki GB.
COVID-19 has not defeated us, we are coming back. My wife is a professional epidemiologist, and an entrepreneur, and her rage at how this process was handled is a topic for another day.
Lipscomb Cars has celebrated the official opening of its new £5 million Volvo dealership in Canterbury after delays caused by the COVID-19 held-up the development.
"This is not a recovery and barely a restart," warned SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes today as its data showed 145, 377 new cars were registered in June, the first month out of lockdown for car showrooms in England and Northern Ireland.
Consumers are expecting dealers to give them an even bigger discount on a new car after weeks of paused sales due to the coronavirus lockdown, according to What Car?
Auto Trader's data scientists have noted the largest monthly growth in used car prices since January 2019 during June as motor retailers in England reopened their showrooms.
Mylchreest Motors, which represents Jaguar Land Rover, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Vauxhall on the Isle of Man, has consolidated its operations into one property.
MotoNovo Finance has announced it is able to provide additional support to the dealer community as an accredited ‘Introducer’ for the Aldermore Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
The Financial Conduct Authority is set to demand motor finance firms extend the support available to customers left short of cash due to COVID-19.
Planning officials in Bolton gave way to Volvo Car UK corporate identity (CI) demands after "threats" over the potential withdrawal of a scheme to build a new showroom in the city.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) customers will be able to swap models when it suits them as part of the premium car manufacturer’s new Pivotal car subscription service.
Auto Trader's commercial director Ian Plummer has agreed to join the panelists sharing business insights at the AM Motor Retail Review webinar on July 6.
V12 Vehicle Finance has secured a partnership with City Auction Group in a bid to provide car dealers with a seamless used vehicle stocking proposition.
Maxus UK and Ireland has added Rivervale Cars to it’s expanding UK franchised dealership network as part of the company’s expansion plans for 2020.
Nissan has followed a string of car manufacturers in offering a three-month PCP finance payment holiday offer on models across its range of vehicles.
Hardly a year goes by without the role of regulation in the economy being reconsidered. Even now, in the midst of a national crisis, the debate continues.
Car dealers across the UK delivered “robust car sales” growth as the easing of Government lockdown measures unlocked their ability to trade in June.
Volkswagen has unveiled new plug-in hybrid and high-performance Tiguan R SUV models as part of an update of the big-selling SUV which also drives forward its connectivity.
The all-electric version of Citroen’s new C-segment C4 hatchback – the e-C4 – could account for up to 10% of global sales, according to the PSA Group brand’s chief executive Vincent Cobee.
Volvo dealers in the UK will be put in touch with thousands of owners of Volvo cars as old as 14 years in order to replace a seatbelt cable which the safety-conscious carmaker fears could become faulty.
The longest serving Lotus dealership in the world, Bell & Colvill, has celebrated its 50th year as a franchised retailer with the addition of McLaren Automotive Approved status.
The used van market made history in June as a pent-up demand for vehicles triggered a rise in values of up to 40%, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
The car retail sector is divided over suggestions by the Bank of England’s chief economist that the UK is already on track for a V-shaped recovery from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Lookers has requested that the listing of its ordinary shares be temporarily suspended, pending publication of its 2019 annual financial results.
Over 20 employees could be at risk of redundancy at Cambria Automobiles’ Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Swindon as part of plans to mitigate against the impact of COVID-19.
Shelbourne Motors has renewed its association with Ulster and Ireland scrum-half John Cooney, as its official brand ambassador.
Cambria Automobiles managing director Tim Duckers and BDO’s head of motor retail Steve Le Bas are among the guests joining the new AM Motor Retail Review webinar on July 6
