A Ferrari supercar dealer from Leeds has been jailed for two months after being arrested over the use of a laser jamming device to block speed cameras and avoid speeding fines.
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has revealed that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market increased 2% by volume and 6% by value in February 2019.
Used Hyundai Tucsons left dealer forecourts faster than any other car in March, according to a new report from Indicata.
HR Owen’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London dealership will occupy a series of locations around the capital as part of a ‘Progress Tour’ to promote the brands ahead of the opening of a new dealership.
With Mobility as a Service (MaaS) expected to grow rapidly next decade, dealers need to start experimenting and put their stock of demos and overage vehicles to work, according to mobility start-up Tomorrow’s Journey.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Ionity will open the first of 50 planned 350kWh rapid charge stations in the UK next month - with the remaining sites to be added over the next 18 months.
Ford sold more than 9,500 fewer cars during March to top to the table of the month’s biggest registrations decline by volume during the crucial ‘plate change month.
Seat UK head of sales Steve Catlin will make the move to fellow Volkswagen Group brand Audi UK following the departure of Peter Brookes at the end of June.
A marketing agency has been fined £2,004 after positioning an advertising banner for a nearby Dacia dealership just yards from a War Memorial.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed Katie Dulake as its new general manager of marketing and communications.
Marque Group has appointed former Lookers managing director Allan Rushforth as its new managing director for Europe.
Alex F Noble & Son is funding has helped to fund an Edinburgh College student’s scholarship on electric vehicle engineering.
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has had his bail interrupted as Japanese prosecutors re-arrested him once again amid allegations that he caused the carmaker £3.8 million in losses.
The SMMT has called on Government to bring an end to the threat of a ‘no deal’ Brexit to restore consumer confidence following a 3.4% decline in new car registrations during March.
The automotive industry has seen salaries and vacancies increase in March this year, with pay up 5.2% year-on-year and vacancies up 3.1% month-on-month.
Car retailers were unable to take advantage of a milder February on their forecourts as profitability statistics published by ASE showed a £19,600 loss during the month – matching 2018’s performance.
Strong demand for used diesel vehicles has resulted in a 5.6% increase in values during Q1 as part of an apparent resurgence in popularity, according to data published by Autorola.
Ford announced the return of the Puma and unveiled its new Kuga SUV at a ‘Go Further’ showcase event outlining its plans to introduce a range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles (EVs).
CarGurus claims to have driven lead generation growth of upto 32% for car retailers through a new paid-for search offering launched as a result of its new partnership with Google.
The introduction of GDPR over the last 12 months appears to be behind a slight increase in online motor finance conversion rates, says iVendi.
It’s no secret that car sales are increasingly influenced by technology, with digital tools and services now forming a central part of the customer journey.
WhoCanFixMyCar.com has appointed Andrew Harrison, a former chief executive and chairman of Carphone Warehouse, as its new chairman.
A trio of automotive industry leaders are preparing to juggle paddling and pedaling duties when they take on a 166-mile waterbike charity challenge in aid of BEN.
The number of people taking up Apprenticeships in January were 21% down on the same month in 2017, despite showing a 15% year-on-year increase at the start of 2019.
Vospers has officially opened the doors to its £15 million car retail super site, bringing together three sites and Ford, Mazda, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat dealerships in one location in Exeter.
Brexit, a global slowdown and confusion over the future of diesel vehicles have combined to create a crisis of consumer confidence which may have driven 2.4 million motorists away from a new car purchase.
The Finance and Leasing Association’s (FLA) director general Stephen Skarloff will leave the organisation later this year after spending twelve years in the post.
Startline Motor Finance is celebrating after generating a 20% increase in business volumes during Q1 of 2019 – with PCP penetration in the used sector cited as a key driver.
The Trade Centre Group has published a record set of annual results detailing a 44% rise in turnover to over £250m and record profits during a year of expansion in 2018.
CECRA is calling for checks and balances from the European Commission (EC) to give more power to dealers over franchise agreements and connected car data.
