Driverless cars have been waiting in the wings for some time. But now, as Google, Uber and Tesla begin to make the technology a reality, the automotive industry faces a dramatic shift.
Gemini Systems has added an aftersales manager and software engineer to its team as the DMS provider looks to build on its “Most successful year yet”.
Nathaniel MG took home the Dealer of the Year accolade as MG Motor UK has announced the winners of its 2017 Annual Dealer Awards.
April’s road-tax changes remain a mystery to most dealership customers, according to a survey conducted by Carbuyer.
EnquiryMax has partnered with data management software specialist Autofutura as both businesses bid to enter a phase of international expansion.
A car dealer smashed his Mercedes into a family's people carrier and threatened to slap a mother-of-three a court has heard.
Lamborghini has recognised HR Owen’s London showroom as the most successful in its global network and the group’s trio of dealerships as the best in its business.
The UK has contacted the US Environmental Protection Agency after it accused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using hidden software to hide excess diesel emissions.
Former Nissan vice president of global sales Allan Rushforth has joined AM100 dealer group Lookers as managing director, as Nigel McMinn has been promoted.
GSF Car Parts is renewing its delivery fleet with 350 Peugeot Partner vans.
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO is hosting a webinar for motor retailers on VAT matters.
UHY Hacker Young’s Manchester-based automotive team has been awarded motor trade and transport advisory team of the year by the 2017 Corporate LiveWire Finance Awards.
Nissan Motor (GB)’s new managing director Alex Smith has indicated that the brand will keep an “open dialogue in terms of cost of franchise” as it tackles the economic headwinds of 2017.
H.R. Owen’s flagship Rolls-Royce showroom in the heart of Mayfair has celebrated after a record 2016 in which it sold the third most cars in the brand’s global network.
Vertu Motors has apologised after a member of staff was caught speeding in a customer’s car on its dashcam.
Perrys Group has secured a £40 million refinancing from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Marshall Motor Holdings says its latest financial performance will “comfortably” be in-line with its expectations.
Cap HPI has put digital services at the heart of its plans after announcing plans to bring an end to its printed editions, stating “it has outgrown the printed format”.
Almost 20% of all used car customers can be described as ‘near prime’, according to research by Startline Motor Finance.
Swansway Motor Group has appointed Matthew Hill as head of business at its first Jaguar centre in Crewe.
Used car prices rose in the wholesale and retail markets in December.
The PSA Group has launched Free2Move Lease, a new contract hire brand which has been formed from the merger of Citroën Contract Motoring and Peugeot Contract Hire.
The Finance & Leasing Association has won government approval to develop a motor finance specialist apprenticeship standard for the motor finance industry.
Škoda is offering new car buyers 0% APR and £500 free fuel on selected models between 4 and 23 January, through its Solutions personal contract plan (PCP).
A new vehicle history and provenance provider MotorCheck.co.uk, officially launched its ‘trade only’ car history check service today.
Record used car prices faltered as values for fleet/lease and dealer part-exchange vehicles fell during December, according to BCA’s Pulse report.
The average UK motor retailer made a loss of just under £13,000 for the month of November, a deterioration of £2,000 from the result in the prior year.
Honda has announced a Black Edition of the Civic Type R to commemorating the end of production for the current Civic.
The Audi Q8 concept was unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, featuring a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
We all know the feeling. Getting out of bed early on a Monday morning to head into the office for an important meeting and jumping into the car, only to find it won’t start. It’s frustrating, and for most people, being without their car is a huge disruption to their daily lives.
