Salaries in the automotive industry have risen by 7.5% in the last year, according to CV Library.
Fiat Professional’s head of sales Richard Chamberlain has said that the brand is “well-placed” to grow its UK sales volumes in 2019 despite the anticipated impact of WLTP on the LCV sector.
Cambria Automobiles appeared to be reaping the rewards of refranchising into the high-luxury sector with a set of H1 financial which detailed a 4.5% increase in turnover and 14.6% rise in underlying profit before tax.
Vertu Motors is set to invest £800,000 in electric vehicle charging facilities this year as it prepares for expansion of carmakers’ hybrid and electric car ranges.
Mike Jones, chairman of ASE, is the latest industry expert lined up to help dealer and manufacturer directors better understand the opportunities ahead at the Automotive Retail Congress.
Jeep has confirmed to AM that the latest version of its Cherokee SUV was never introduced to UK dealerships despite publicity and press launches of the once core model at the turn of the year.
Peugeot has been ranked as the UK’s most dependable car brand in JD Power’s fifth annual survey to identify the most reliable products on the market.
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Vertu Motors chairman Peter Jones will step down from his position with the AM100 retail group “in the coming months”.
Cazoo has announced three new appointments who have joined from AutoTrader, Tesla and Manheim, following a £30m cash injection.
Mercedes-Benz’s debut in the world of full electric vehicles (EVs) is now on sale with prices for the new zero-emission EQC SUV priced from £65,640.
Volvo Car UK is preparing to host a test drive event across its entire retail network as part of a celebration of the recently completed transformation of its entire model range.
Research conducted by Jardine Motor Group suggests that 60% of UK motorists remain unconvinced by electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), despite a 12.7% rise in sales of to the end of April.
Lotus has announced the appointment of Geoff Dowding as global sales and aftersales director, reporting to Lotus Cars chief executive, Phil Popham.
Honda has announced that its first electric vehicle (EV) will be named the Honda e as it revealed that the next-generation Jazz hatchback will feature a new hybrid drivetrain.
Vertu Motors’ chairman Peter Jones described the AM100 franchised car retail group's 2018 financial performance as “a credible result” despite a 16.8% decline in profit before tax.
To celebrate its 60th birthday, Fords of Winsford has produced a new 30 second TV and radio campaign for ITV Granada.
BCA and Jardine teamed up for the biggest single dealer sale ever staged at BCA as 405 vehicles were sold generating sale proceeds of £2.7m.
Pendragon’s Evans Halshaw used car business and Arnold Clark have been accused of selling insurance write-offs without telling buyers the vehicle's been in a crash following an investigation by the BBC.
Toyota Financial Services has bought a majority stake in ride-sharing provider Faxi in order to develop its own car-pooling platform.
JCT600 head of commercial vehicles Beryl Carney was awarded the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award earlier this year in recognition of her work to transform the fortunes of the Bradford-based AM100 retailer’s Volkswagen van centres.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has showcased the winner of its first Truck King Battle competition, at the Badminton Horse Trials.
The volume of used electric vehicles (EVs) available in the UK has risen by 27% since 2017, according to Cap HPI.
The UK’s new car sales market declined once again as April's registrations ended 4.1% down with the month's second lowest registrations total since 2012, the SMMT has reported.
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A suspected hammer attack has caused an estimated £25,000 worth of damage to more than 30 vehicles on a used car retailer’s forecourt.
Buying and running a car is not the set of discrete transactions it once was: drivers no longer buy a car from one place, have their vehicle serviced by another and then sell it on elsewhere.
Lexus dealers will be offering a higher level of customer service to prospective buyers following the launch of a new test drive promise.
CitNow has reached a ‘landmark’ million customer videos in March, reflecting the automotive industry’s use of video technology.
MG Motor UK has increased its footprint in London with the opening of WLMG Marylebone, which will be a “key addition” to brand’s nationwide dealer network.
