Car makers and automotive industry bodies have been raided by the European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the suspicion of anti-competitive conduct.
Park’s Motor Group has extended its representation of Renault, Dacia, MG and Nissan with the acquisition of Mackie Motors’ Arbroath and Brechin car dealerships.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has revealed its new strategy for 2022-23, which includes a focus on alternative fuels and electric vehicles (EVs).
Inchape is pulling out of the Russian market as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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DM Keith’s Grimsby Seat dealership has been awarded the Spanish brand’s Retailer of the Year award.
Single-site car dealer Fife Seat has proved capable of punching above its weight after being named as the Cupra performance car brand’s top performing retailer in its first year of trading.
Lean coach Piers Trenear-Thomas challenges professor Jim Saker's recent viewpoint which pondered whether 'just in time' automotive manufacturing has had its time.
Used vans continued to achieve near-record prices at BCA auctions last month, but external economic pressures are starting to alter buyer behavior.
Olympic gold medal winner Alex Danson addressed Hendy Group apprentices on the importance of resilience in a special training and development session at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
Suzuki has extended its electrified model range with the launch of the first full hybrid version of its Vitara SUV, with prices starting from £25,499.
Ford will launch seven new electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe by 2024, including an electric version of the Puma crossover.
A vast stash of supplies from motor retail workers to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian war has been delivered to the town of Zamosc in Poland.
Toyota has outlined a package of benefits for buyers of its first fully-electric car, the bZ4X SUV, to simplify the ownership experience.
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has warned that inflation could peak at 8% in the first half of 2022 after the global economic outlook weakened following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
BMW Group has bought Alpina and will bring the turning firm in-house.
The Ariya is a conquest vehicle for Nissan Motor GB as it moves into a new segment from a volume model to a value model, says MD Andrew Humberstone.
Car retailers have yet again proven their resilience and optimism while trading in an industry sector that makes even less margin than the average fast-food restaurant.
Autotech Group is urging senior leaders, HR directors and managers in the automotive aftermarket to drive forward the skills conversation.
Beechwood Derby has become the official vehicle partner of Derbyshire County Cricket Club in a new deal covering the next two seasons.
Car retailers have been told that the only way they can avoid rising energy costs in a potential energy crisis resulting from the war in Ukraine is to go “off grid”.
New car prices have risen by more than a quarter, in some cases, in the last three years.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has said further growth is on the cards after the family-run car retail group added two new Citroen dealerships with the acquisition of BCC Cars.
Australian car subscription provider Loopit’s ‘subscription in a box’ mobility solution has been launched into the UK market as Mycardirect secured additional funding to drive its growth this week.
One of the things that has changed due to COVID and, to some extent, Brexit is that commonly held mantras of good management have started to be questioned.
ITV and Channel 4 are set to drive carwow’s exposure in a strategic media-for-equity deal struck part of the online car marketplace’s latest investment round.
Online-only buyers expect car dealers to make a higher share of profit, than those buying direct through showrooms according to a new What Car? survey.
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing as fuel prices spike, according to Auto Trader.
Vertu Motors has launched a recruitment drive to attract staff to four new Toyota franchised car dealerships after taking over the brand’s West of Scotland territory from Arnold Clark.
Lookers is close to completing a £3 million major redevelopment of its Volkswagen Teeside dealership in a move that will bring car and van sales together at a single site.
