Mitsubishi Motors in the UK franchisee Normandy Garage has joined the SsangYong Motors UK network with the opening of a franchised dealership at its Guilford site.

Europe’s largest independent used car retailer is aiming to create a ‘borderless’ online car retail business across 12 countries with the launch of its Driverama platform.

More than a third (37%) of used car transactions, including finance applications, took place entirely online during COVID-19 'Lockdown 3', according to iVendi.

Automotive retail ecommerce specialist drivvn has appointed Lucy Trott as its new client director.

Car dealerships' approach to staffing during the COVID-19 crisis has proved pivotal for the long-term profitability of businesses, according to MotorVise founder and MD Fraser Brown.

Carwow has reported record levels of orders in March, achieving its highest performance ever during COVID-19 'Lockdown 3'.

A more affordable new version of the Polestar 2 is set to broaden the appeal of the performance electric vehicle (EV), but its £39,900 start price falls short of plug-in car grant (PiCG) eligibility.

Demand for used diesel cars drove prices to record hights during the first quarter of 2021, according to Autorola.

Automotive finance provider White Clarke Group has been acquired by US-based IDS to form a single entity claiming to serve a $7 trillion secured finance end market.

Lookers will aim to drive its electric vehicle (EV) sales strategy with the help of newly-appointed business development director Andrew Hall.

Car retailers in England and Wales celebrating the reopening of car showrooms after COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ are now eager to leverage pent-up demand, with some expecting a “bumper Q2”.

Online car buying platform Carzam has launched a new Chat and Buy service that allows buyers to reserve a vehicle while they discuss it with the company’s sales team.

Citroen has unveiled the new C5 X, a flagship luxury car that will arrive in UK dealerships early next year.

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have teamed-up to publish assets and advice to help car retailers re-open safely after COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.

As the nationwide lockdown is lifted, restrictions are eased, and the auto retail landscape begins its slow climb back to a more normal state, dealers will be challenged with how to turn stock faster and more efficiently.

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Waylands has followed-up its recent expansion with Kia with an appointment to represent the Volvo Car UK franchise from a newly-built showroom in Bristol.

Car retail’s impressive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impending reopening of car showrooms after ‘Lockdown 3’ and the “Cazoo effect” have triggered rallying share prices for the sector’s PLCs.

Bristol Street Motors will sponsor this year’s Virtual Grand National and Grand National Race of Champions, as part of an exclusive deal.

A positive retailer experience is the biggest accelerator to purchase for van buyers, according to the latest Auto Trader Van Buyer report.

Former Peugeot UK managing director David Peel is set to replace David Lewis as the MD of AM100 car retail group Pentagon.

The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has said it expects a “strong rebound” in the automotive finance sector after car showrooms emerge from COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ on Monday.

Car retail's agency model may not suit the sector's agencies, according to professor Jim Saker.

GP Motor Works has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £10,000 in costs after an employee suffered life changing injuries when he fell into a vehicle inspection pit.

Hyundai is set to broaden the appeal of its Kona crossover with the launch of a 280PS high-performance Kona N and revised pricing to ensure the electric vehicle (EV) version complies with the revised plug-in car grant (PiCG).

M&M Group has announced the appointment of former Trend Tracker managing director, Mark Bull as its new commercial director.

British sports car maker Caterham Cars has been acquired by Japanese importer and franchised car retail group VT holdings.

Quest Motor Group will close the doors to its Citroen, Suzuki and Vauxhall multi-brand car dealership in Maldon to bring an end to 100 years of operations in the Essex town.

Volkswagen dealers can now accept orders for a range of new ID.4 variants, following the launch of the 1ST Edition model in January.

Almost half a million car owners are planning to sell their cars and rent vehicles instead, according to new research.