Burntwood-based Lesters has launched a specialist ‘automotive’ division to work closely with OEMs, first and second tier suppliers and third-party logistics providers.
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Investors looking to diversify portfolios are increasingly turning to money-making niche assets with car dealerships top of the list
Executives from dealer groups and OEMs have applauded the return of Simon Hetherington to Kia UK after almost a year spent battling cancer.
Dealers will open order books next week for the UK's cheapest electric new car, the Dacia Spring, with a special reveal planned for London's flagship Dacia dealership.
Seismic changes to the industry have done little to dilute the vitally important role played by dealers, according to Steve Young
New analysis by finance lender Carmoola in collaboration with valuation specialist Brego has identified the Peugeot 208 as the car buyer’s favourite model.
Tactical registrations by car manufacturers impacted the used car market in April with sales of sub-12-month-old vehicles rising by 39.1% year-on-year
The UK financial watchdog, the FCA, has moved to allow a ‘significant’ number of firms to recommence sales of GAP insurance to car buyers, following its action to improve fair value.
Aston Barclay has launched the industry’s first used pick up insights data
SMC Motorhomes is investing in iStoreDOCS technology to enable customers to buy online and improve the buying experience.
A police raid on an independent dealership and garage in the Midlands has led police to believe they have disrupted a "serious organised crime group" which was ringing valuable high performance cars.
Islamic car finance platform Ayan Capital is aiming to raise up to £25 million in Series A debt and equity funding following a successful £2.3m seed round
Consumer interest in brand new cars remains strong despite challenges in the new car market, according to Auto Trader
G3 is planning a ‘seven figure investment’ to create a new 30,000 vehicle volume Bedford auction facility following its Cazoo Wholesale acquisition.
Kia has revealed more details about its new EV3 compact electric SUV, which is expected to be its lead volume model for electric sales in the UK.
Effectively addressing affordability for new and used electric vehicles (EV) can spur on plug-in vehicle demand, according to Auto Trader.
Simpsons Skoda has seen a 24% uplift in vehicle sales year-on-year with the help of using new AI technology as part of its marketing strategy.
Price continues to be the obvious driving factor behind purchase consideration for UK car customers, according to new research.
Family-owned Humphries and Parks has opened a new Suzuki dealership near Maidstone.
More than half of dealers (53%) say that electric vehicles (EVs) become much easier to sell when they are priced the same as petrol cars.
Startline Motor Finance’s new business portal has slashed car finance payout times by nearly a third.
Contrary to industry fears, there is no evidence that EVS are being scrapped at a higher rate than ICE vehicles due to their significantly higher repair costs
New Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Scotland will most likely prompt an increase in new and used car sales activity north of the border, according to new analysis from Carwow.
Marshall Volvo Nottingham is set to unveil a brand new Scandi-style store by early 2025.
The Motor Ombudsman is experiencing a significant increase in public awareness, driven by the ongoing cost of living crisis
The administrators of collapsed used car online retailer Cazoo say they expect few customers who've bought cars from its platform to be affected.
Administrators from Teneo Financial Advisory have been appointed by online car retailer Cazoo today, and have revealed that it has sold some assets to Cinch and G3 Remarketing.
The Dacia Duster has racked up 100,000 sales since its UK launch in 2013, accounting for 36% of the brand’s sales to date.
AM has been announced as a finalist for the Automotive Business Publication of the Year Award, and Tim Rose is a finalist for the Automotive Editor of the Year.
