Stoneacre Motor Group has condemned a former employee whose racist Twitter rant about Home Secretary Priti Patel went viral over the weekend - branding his comments "as an act of hate crime".

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor, has promoted Sean Joyce to service director, from his previous role as service manager at the company’s Heathrow Van Centre.

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​The Volkswagen Group faces a fine of over €100 million (£89m) after it “narrowly missed” its EU CO2 emissions targets for 2020.

Nissan GB has said that it will bring EV battery production to the UK as part of a renewed commitment to car manufacturing at its Sunderland Plant in light of the Brexit deal.

Manheim Auction Services has announced a new two-year contract with online used-car dealership, Carzam.

​The average value of a used car advertised on the Auto Trader website grew for a 37th consecutive week despite restrictions placed on the market by COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.

Sytner Group is launching a new competition aimed at supporting teachers and students during ‘Lockdown 3’ in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

BCA has secured remarketing contracts with Glyn Hopkin, Group 1 Automotive, TrustFord and LeasePlan in the first few weeks of 2021.

Auto Trader is launching a new virtual forecourt on its website to help dealers enhance their digital presence.

UHY Hacker Young has appointed Ryan Wear as its new audit partner as the firm plans for further grow in 2021.

​The UK’s second Polestar Space has been created at Manchester’s Trafford Centre shopping mall as the rapid rate of new car retail location openings continues in ‘COVID-19 Lockdown 3’.

A Brexit deal may have been done but with COVID-19 and the electric vehicle (EV) agenda at the heart of car retail’s challenges in 2021, Alison Ashley, RSM’s head of motor retail, has highlighted her key predictions for the years ahead.

Analyst David Francis examines the arguments that electric cars might not be the 'green' eco-friendly solution.

​Mercedes-Benz has revealed images and technical details of its new, all-electric EQA compact SUV as it prepares to expand its EV offering this Spring.

A new online classic car sales platform has launched at SellMyClassic.co.uk, linking private sellers directly to classic car dealers.

Motorists in the UK are aiming to budget for a £20,000 list price before making the switch to an electric vehicle, according to research conducted by Deloitte – highlighting an affordability void.

OEMS are being urged to make better use of customer data and scientific principles to improve their digital journeys, by Auto Zebra.

Time is running out to nominate someone inspirational in automotive for the 2021 Barbara Cox Award Woman of the Year Award.

As Automotive Management Live Virtual gets under way there is still time to register and attend this event for car dealers and vehicle manufacturers.

Sytner Group has said that was ‘privileged’ to host Bugatti’s European Roadshow of the new Chiron Pur Sport ahead of the opening of its new Manchester hypercar dealership.

Vauxhall Motors will welcome Paul Willcox into its managing director role next month following the promotion of Stephen Norman into the role of senior vice-president, sales, aftersales and marketing for Opel/Vauxhall worldwide.

The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has warned that Trading Standards operatives will be checking up on car retail operations to ensure test drives are not illegally conducted during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.

Digital services, such as online video, are improving aftersales conversions for dealers as consumers increasingly choose to interact with new technology.

AM's exclusive research of franchised and independent dealers reveals the opportunities and threats 2021 may bring.

Automotive charity Ben, is launching access to its digital mental health and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need.

​DS Automobiles has joined its fellow Groupe PSA brands Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall into the world of online retail with the launch of its new Exclusive DS Concierge service.

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A two-day online conference for regional managers that work with the RAC Dealer Network is being held from January 28, 2021.

Lead volumes generated by Ebay Motors Group have started the year on a positive trend, increasing 18% year-on-year in the first week of lockdown 3.0.