Vertu Motors has made two senior appointments to its leadership team as it continues to consolidate its position in the UK’s motor retail sector.
Imminent September plate-change since 2019 could mean significant increase in new cars sales
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British luxury brand Aston Martin is continuing to explore the virtual world in a retail setting since developing the new Aston Martin Valhalla VR Experience
Car leasing firm Octopus Electric Vehicles has introduced a salary sacrifice program focused on pre-owned electric vehicles (EVs).
Launch events at Peter Vardy's first MG dealerships this Saturday will offer £1,000 savings off any new model when booking a test drive.
Nick Williams, managing director of the transport business at Lloyds Banking Group, is to join the Board of The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
The UK's used car market continues to climb back towards its traditional level, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders which reveals the first half of 2023 recorded 4.1% used car transactions growth year-on-year.
The family-owned and operated John Clark Motor Group (JCMG) is actively seeking out acquisition targets after celebrating a record 2022.
Volkswagen has added the new ID.3 in addition to one-to-one consultations for new owners to its online live tour service.
‘Try before you buy’ could help make buyer remorse a thing of the past, according to new research from insurer Churchill Expert.
Canterbury-based Barretts is to close both its Citroen and DS showrooms on September 17
Three Lloyds finance businesses are facing a class action in the High Court over 'overcharging'
A workshop owner has been condemned for running an "amateurish, shambolic" vehicle repair garage after an employee was crushed while fixing a Ford Transit.
Anti-SUV activists have targeted a Land Rover dealership in Devon, admitting it was “an of retaliation”
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Automotive charity Ben is seeing a jump in the number of requests for help from those struggling with money worries
The used car market in the UK will fail to stage any significant comeback until next year, according to Cox Automotive.
Chinese electric car brand GWM Ora UK has increased its dealerships in the north of England with a partnership with Holdcroft, while Citygate Group has opened its first GWM Ora dealership at High Wycombe.
Alan Thompson has been tapped as the family-owned Shelbourne Motors’ first ever chief operations officer to support the retailer’s ambitious £3 million capital investment programme across its multi-franchise sites.
AvailableCar, the Midlands-based used car supermarket group, has partnered with Delphi to ensure the continual upskilling of its technicians as they work on more advanced vehicles.
Auto Trader reports that a 40th consecutive month of year-on-year used car price growth now leaves the average second hand car some £4,000 more expensive than in April 2020 when prices began to climb.
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The number of new cars sold in July was up 28.3% versus July 2022, marking the 12th consecutive month of registrations growth since the market was hit by COVID disruption and supply issues.
Used car values fell by 1.9% in July despite healthy wholesale activity, according to pricing experts at Cap HPI.
TekCor4 has completed the acquisition of S&P Global Mobility’s focused automotive aftersales business, Catalyst for Aftersales.
The Mayor of London is expanding the ULEZ scrappage scheme to offer £2,000 to all Londoners with non-compliant vehicles.
Toyota has unveiled an all-new Land Cruiser that adopts a rugged new look to emphasise its durability and off-road capability.
Peter Vardy is preparing to close two of its purpose-built large car supermarkets in Dundee and Glasgow as a result of challenges in the used car market.
Cinch and other shareholders are backing the increased takeover offer from Global Auto Holdings for Lookers for £504.2 million.
