Grant Thornton mergers and acquisitions team has clinched another significant deal in the automotive sector with the sale of national tyre fitter and retailer Just Tyres.
Three men involved in running a fraudulent luxury car dealership which conned customers of £720,000, have walked free from court.
The Car Buying Group is teaming with new car marketplace Sun Motors to streamline selling stock when it launches in October.
Center Parcs’ Sherwood Forest venue was transformed into a fully branded car showroom and training camp for French car maker Peugeot.
New research reveals that over 52% of UK drivers are likely to choose an Electric Vehicle (EV) as their next car, a figure that rises to 75% among those aged 18 to 24.
Warranty specialists Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) have unveiled reliability data for the most popular cars among first-time buyers, based on vehicle repair claims from its dealer network over the past 12 months.
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The finalists for The Blend Awards 2024 have been announced ahead of The Blend’s annual conference and networking event for independent garage owners, set to take place later this month.
Perrys managed to finish the year on a high note, demonstrating resilience amid a fluctuating market and rising financing costs.
Mitchell Mazda is celebrating 20 years as part of the Mazda UK dealership network this month.
Retailers are being urged to promote extended warranties as a way to drive aftersales revenue and improve customer satisfaction in the face of rising repair costs and delayed maintenance.
Staff at a branch of car repair chain Kwik Fit have been praised for alerting police to a customer who was drunk when he dropped his car off for maintenance.
Vertu and Hendy Group will share their approach to value-added product strategy as part of a special session at this November’s Automotive Management Live.
More than 3,000 independent garage members can now tap in to The Motor Ombudsman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service.
Dealers could lose close to half a billion pounds in 2024 due to stock mispricing, according to a new analysis by Indicata.
Payment platform Bumper has strengthened its leadership team with three new senior appointments as part of its strategy to accelerate growth in the UK and Europe.
New research from CA Auto Finance reveals that 73% of UK drivers say the rising cost of living or increasing vehicle prices will influence how they approach purchasing their next car.
Tesla is preparing to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China and Europe during the first quarter of next year, subject to regulatory approval. In a bid to gain the competitive edge in two critical markets.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the search for a new chief executive to lead the organisation from its headquarters in Hertford.
Rygor Group has appointed Nick Williams, former senior manager at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, as its new director of sales and marketing.
The UK new car market remained stable in August, with sales down just -1.3% compared to last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Volvo Cars has announced a significant update to its electrification and carbon reduction goals, revising its original plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030.
Most customers still prefer using franchised dealers for part-exchange valuations over online platforms. according to recent research from JudgeService
Data experts at Cap HPI are warning the industry to approach the upcoming months with care as the pressure to meet Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requirements intensifies.
Pure-play software house Pinewood Technologies is eyeing expansion in the US dealership market after taking a £3.43 million stake in artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Seez.
Car manufacturers are rationing the UK supply of petrol and hybrid cars as they grapple with government-imposed environmental targets, leading to growing frustration among consumers and industry leaders alike.
Carwow has made a significant move to enhance the used car buying experience, echoing Auto Trader’s strategy of expanding digital services.
The former CEO of Volkswagen has appeared in court facing charges of fraud, market manipulation and perjury, nearly a decade after the car manufacturer was discovered to have rigged emissions tests.
Steer Automotive has acquired accident repair business Rye Street Group to extend its regional footprint into Hertfordshire and Essex and to strengthen its capabilities in parts procurement and estimation
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK has appointed Tim Laver as country managing director, succeeding Alfonso Martinez who is retiring.
