Auto Trader has announced that it will resume charging car dealers for its online classified car adverts from June 1 – with a 25% discount during their first month of showroom trading.
Arnold Clark-owned Autoparts UK has implemented strict social-distancing measures throughout its headquarters in Glasgow, after recently reopening its branches.
Car dealers that plan to reopen their showrooms on June 1 must adhere to the UK Government’s recovery strategy guidance and remain ‘COVID-19 Secure’
The board of Aston Martin Lagonda has confirmed that Dr Andy Palmer will step down as its president and chief executive, with Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers set to become CEO.
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forrester has told BBC Breakfast how the car retail sector will “trust customers” to take unaccompanied test drives as showroom retailing gets back underway.
The PSA Group has extended the roadside assistance plan available for its electrified vehicles to bring it in-line with its 100,000-mile, eight-year battery warranty.
Car retailers have been urged to “hold their nerve” and not rush to liquidate stock ahead of an anticipated rise in sales demand following June 1’s re-opening of car showrooms across the UK.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ended the two-month COVID-19 coronavirus-enforced closure of car showrooms by giving automotive retailers the green light to open their facilities from June 1.
Some dealerships had hoped to get going again in first half of May, but June was the earliest and subject to levels of COVID-19 control
Motorpoint, the UK's largest independent used car dealer, has launched an entirely contactless purchase process, offering car buyers a choice between contacless collection at its 13 dealerships or free nationwide home delivery.
Next month the Independent Garage Association (IGA) will launch a COVID-19 compliance certification scheme for independent workshops wishing to demonstrate to their customers that the environment is safe.
Jo Causon, chief executive of the Institute of Customer Service, writes about how businesses must build the confidence of shoppers again.
The UK Government has been challenged on car showrooms’ continued closure, with claims their lockdown is costing it £61 million per day in lost tax revenue and business support measures.
MotoNovo Finance has announced it has seen a surge in proposal and business activity, since it revealed it was lifting lending restrictions.
Volvo Car UK will partner with carow from June to enable free carwow membership for the manufacturer’s entire retail network.
WhatCar? has extended free access to its online New Car Buying platform management service until the end of September, in its continued effort to help the industry recover from the slump caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
A new Complete Antibacterial Refresh service has been launched by the PSA Group across its retailer networks to help drivers minimise the risk of spreading Coronavirus.
The new July issue of AM magazine is now out (view it here as an e-zine), with coverage of the help dealers are giving key workers and the steps they’re taking to bring their dealerships out of lockdown.
Dealer website traffic analysis by Blue Interactive ‘paints a positive picture of industry recovery’.
Inchcape’s revenues have dropped 32% in the first four months of 2020 as the international auto retailer and distributor battled coronavirus impact.
Hendy Group has completed the reopening of aftersales operations across its entire South coast operating area - eight weeks after COVID-19 lockdown began.
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One-third of the UK’s fleet managers expect more than 50% of their company car fleets will be electric within five years, according to a new Go Ultra Low survey.
COVID-19 disruption wiped out almost £5 million operating profit at Pendragon’s franchised dealerships before the end of March, a trading statement today reveals.
Euro NCAP has revised its safety testing programme for new cars, which will apply to models launched this year.
All new Volvo cars are now limited to a maximum speed of 112mph, as part of the manufacturer’s commitment to road safety.
Over two-thirds of car buyers want to purchase their next vehicle face-to-face, despite the risks posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus – highlighting the importance of showrooms’ June 1 reopening.
A Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang, a racing car once driven by Brazilian F1 driver Roberto Moreno and classic Porsches are among stock to be auctioned off by administrators of Specialist Car Malton.
The UK's commercial vehicle market is forecast to be down by a quarter on 2019, and Cap HPI's CV expert Steve Botfield has warned the van sector's "landscape may have to change" for the medium term.
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) luxury and high-performance focused Special Vehicle Operations division has reported a 64% year-on-year increase in retail sales across the globe.
