Vehicle manufacturers are predicted to miss zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate new car sales targets by over 345,000 units by 2028, according to new data.
Gen Z car buyers are spending five times more on their first car and are more concerned about connectivity than styling, according to new data from Auto Trader.
Xpeng has officially kicked-off UK sales with its all-electric G6 SUV as it gears up to open over 20 dealerships before the end of 2025.
The positive attitude of sales teams is one of the biggest drivers for customer satisfaction and stock turn, according to data from JudgeService.
More than 600 workers at BMW’s Hams Hall factory are due to take strike action in February, March and April over a pay dispute.
ATS Euromaster is planning to close 86 service centres as a result of increasing costs, sluggish growth and over capacity.
Cap HPI will expand its consulting capabilities across European markets after joining the European Residual Value Alliance Network.
Auto Trader has announced a new podcast to showcase the automotive industry as a great place for women to work to attract and retain talent.
Chorley Group has introduced a new marketing strategy across its network to boost new and used car sales, with a specific focus on personalisation and EV sales.
Self-service in UK aftersales departments increased by 47% in 2024, according to data from Tjekvik.
Just over half of UK dealers have said they would like Government mandated new electric vehicle car sales targets to be lowered.
Allianz UK is warning motor traders to be aware of the risks associated with EV battery fires when damaged or mishandled.
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, has announced the winners of its Dealer of the Year Awards.
The UK used car market has seen a spike in demand for vehicles priced under £10,000, according to exclusive analysis for AM from Cap HPI.
JT Hughes Group has added Mazda to its portfolio of brands after opening a new showroom in Telford.
Holden Group has opened its new Kia Norwich showroom after updating the location to the brand’s latest corporate identity standards.
VW Group UK managing director, Damien O’Sullivan, has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club, demonstrating the company's approach to DE&I.
Fix Auto UK has partnered with Apprenticeship Central to continue to drive apprenticeship recruitment and advocate for the industry as a great place to work.
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will introduce a £250 charge for claims management companies from April in a bid to complaints that are well supported.
UK automotive employers are expecting to boost apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, according to a new survey by the SMMT.
Omoda and Jaecoo has appointed Gary Lan as its chief executive to steer the direction of the business in the UK.
The former Redditch home of Arrow Motor Auctions has been put on the market for lease.
Renault is preparing to launch three new electric vans in the UK market from next year called the Estafette, Goelette and Trafic.
EMaC and Cap HPI have partnered together to help dealers identify mileage discrepancies as part of vehicle provenance checks.
Superminis like the Ford Fiesta helped the UK's used car market grow by 5.5% in 2024, according to the latest data from the SMMT.
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Millions of vehicles could soon fail their MOTs due to unresolved safety recalls, overwhelming workshops and causing frustration among customers scrambling for repairs.
The used car market in January saw a remarkable surge in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles available, with Motors reporting a record 17% of dealer stock made up of alternative fuel cars.
The FCA ramped up its crackdown on misleading financial promotions in 2024, forcing nearly 20,000 ads to be withdrawn or amended - almost double the 2023 figure.
Green NCAP has revealed its greenest vehicles with the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa Electric crowned best-performing full electric car and earning the highest overall score in 2024.
