Jobs within franchised car dealerships emerged as the UK automotive sector’s most lucrative in an average salary survey conducted by InAutomotive.
Honda has joined BMW/Mini and Toyota in making plans for a temporary post-Brexit shut-down period at their UK manufacturing plant.
A price rise of 15.5% during 2018 propelled petrol-powered used cars to record levels, according to online remarketing specialist Autorola.
CarGurus has launched its inaugural national TV advertising campaign in the UK, running through quarter one of 2019.
Alphera Financial Services has launched a new online portal to allow its car finance customers to manage their accounts.
Remarketing electric and hybrid vehicles will be the focus of the Vehicle Remarketing Association's (VRA) first meeting of 2019, on January 29.
Rob East has been appointed as the new general manager corporate sales for BMW Group UK with immediate effect.
We reveal the remaining finalists for the AM Awards 2019.
Jaguar Land Rover and Ford are preparing to implement cost cutting plans which will result in thousands of job losses for the UK’s automotive sector.
Additional used car stock is part of the 2019 business plan of 52% of car retailers during 2019 – as 65% target growth in the sector.
The Volkswagen Group has established a new company, Elli, for energy offerings and charging solutions headed by chief executive Thorsten Nicklass.
Nissan has launched two new versions of the Leaf 3.Zero with increased technology offerings and extended range to “broaden EV appeal”.
We announce the first batch of category finalists of the AM Awards 2019
Stoneacre Motor Group has appointed Shaun Brookhouse and Paul Vozbutas as main board directors.
Aston Barclay has announced its acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Motor Auctions at an event launching its new Wakefield ‘Mega Centre’ and the latest developments in its digital remarketing platform.
Strong competition for used car stock drove average values to a record £10,141 at December’s auctions, BCA Pulse has reported.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rebuffed complaints against a Mitsubishi television advert which accused the manufacturer of over-playing the EV element of its Outlander PHEV SUV.
Vertu Motors has appointed Richard Lawson to oversee its Volkswagen Group fleet provision and increase profitability.
Sytner Group's CarShop has partnered with BCA in a 12-month deal that will see up to 7,500 vehicles sold annually in weekly sales.
Peugeot UK has appointed former Go Vauxhall commercial director Steven Wass as its UK marketing director following the departure of Martin Moll.
A premium car dealer stands accused of conning five customers out of £147,500 after offering his customers deals that were “too good to be true”.
In the wake of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader’s fully-year 2018 new car registration figures, Cazana valuations director, Rupert Pontin, delivers his market analysis for December, 2018.
Car retailers avoided a repeat of the record losses incurred during November 2017 with their trading during the penultimate month of 2018, but still posted an £8,500 average deficit.
Used car retailers experienced a 12.2% year-on-year rise in sales and 10% rise in finance penetration during December, according to Dealerweb.
BCA has launched a new app that will help to streamline the used car buying process to ensure its customers never miss a vehicle.
Mandy Dean has been named as the new marketing director at Ford of Britain, effective immediately.
Former FCA Group fleet and remarketing director Francis Bleasdale has been appointed as BCA’s new business development director, OEMs.
JCT600 is set to launch its latest hunt for the future stars of the automotive retail sectors after recruiting a total of 40 new apprentices in 2018.
Vertu Motors is set to complete a £1.5 million upgrade of its Bristol Street Motors Nissan dealership in Sheffield – doubling the size of the franchise site.
