Customers will be more open to warranty and insurance products as they crave greater security amid the uncertainty of post-Brexit Britain.
Euro Car Parts (ECP), the UK car parts distributor, has opened a new branch in Portadown, Northern Ireland.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has appointed Glenn Sturley as its new chairman, with Sam Watkins becoming his deputy.
Sutton Park Group has added the Suzuki franchise to its newly refurbished six-car showroom in central Birmingham.
Knights Mini has secured a solus supply deal with RED Driving School as the company starts to replace its fleet with 350 new Minis.
RSM, the audit, tax and consulting firm, has expanded its motor specialist team with the appointed of Alison Ashley as a partner.
Skoda and Seat dealer DM Keith has continued its sponsorship Otley Cycle Races.
Nissan has revealed the latest version of its electric vehicle concept called Bladeglider to preview its ideas for future vehicles.
Toyota looks set to relinquish its status as the world’s largest car manufacturer to Volkswagen after the strength of the Yen put the squeeze on profits.
UK interest rates have been cut from 0.5% to 0.25% to the lowest level recorded.
A report into Mitsubishi’s falsification of fuel economy figures for certain Japan-only models has blamed a cost-cutting corporate culture.
Toyota is establishing a network of 25 LCV Specialist Business Centres to support sales of its new Hilux pick-up and Proace van.
Inchcape is expected to submit a planning application for a new £9 million Audi retail site in Bolton which is being hailed as a potential “game changer” for the town.
Video technology specialist CitNOW claims to be broadcasting more video than the BBC as 2,750 dealerships across the country embrace its technology.
Perrys, Swansway and Sandicliffe have provided over £15 million worth of contracts to Leeds-based developer as northern boom in bricks and mortar takes hold.
Cap HPI has appointed Ian Denny as its head of digital media sales as it focusses on growth in areas which are “are transforming the automotive industry”.
UK new car registrations showed a moderate increase in July, up 0.1% to 178,523 units as demand continues to cool.
While the market for connected cars is in fifth gear, the security that underpins its technology isl spluttering in second, says security specialist.
Eckoh, the digital payment security specialist, is calling for more robust business processes and better guidance for consumers on cybercrime.
Nissan is predicting a 125% increase in the amount of electric vehicle charging points in the UK to 7,900 by 2020.
Motorists in the UK are buying more electric vehicles than ever; with latest figures confirming continual quarterly rises in plug-in car uptake.
Bristol Street Versa, Vertu Motors’ specialist wheelchair accessible division, has forged a deal to export vehicles to New Zealand.
Dealers need to take a fresh look at their lending panel and see whether it is still fit for purpose in a post-Brexit world.
Avid music-streamers, Airbnb-ers, car-poolers and ride-hailers, Millennials have been dubbed the have-nots who spurn the ‘burdens of ownership’ in favour of the freedoms of a sharing economy.
Swansway Group and Sandicliffe Motors have chosen APP Construction to build two dealerships.
Seven apprentice vehicle technicians have graduated from Mitsubishi Motors’ advanced apprentice scheme and will now be working in dealerships across the UK.
Vauxhall has added its Onstar infotainment and connectivity system to its new Mokka X SUV.
An FCA proposal to set a PPI claim deadline of June 2019 could bring an end to uncertainty brought by the “significant administration and costs”, says the NFDA.
Accountancy firm BDO has launched its 2016 Motor Salary Survey to track average salaries across 27 positions in the industry.
Zara Ross has officially started as chief executive at automotive charity BEN.
