The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has named the winners of its annual British Independent Garage (BIG) of the Year Awards 2022.

In the latest episode of the AM News Show carwow founder and chief executive James Hind explains how the online remains a lead generator rather than an ecommerce platform.

Suzuki GB director of automobile believes that a hybrid vehicle supply model might make the most sense for the UK’s car retail sector when the current manufacturing crisis eventually subsides.

Motorists have been advised that Government’s target to deliver the widespread roll-out of driverless cars on UK roads from 2025 are “not going to happen”, despite new investment in the technology.

Carwow has attributed a 29% increase in sign-ups to its online car marketplace to improved vehicle supplies and an upgrade of its platform.

Volkswagen has opened its order books for the ID. Buzz Cargo commercial vehicle version of its newly-launched zero-emissions MPV.

Supply chain issues causing delays for new car deliveries are causing greater reputational damage to franchised car retailers than their manufacturer partners, a car buyer survey has revealed.

Car retailers will need to help focus on electric vehicle (EV) solutions for fleet operators ahead of an expected surge in sales opportunities for zero-emission cars.

Pendragon has officially reopened its Stratstone BMW and Mini car dealership in Hull following a major refurbishment.

AM100 retailer Holdcroft Motor Group is recovering from a cyber attack which reportedly left some of its core systems "damaged beyond repair".

There could be self-driving cars on UK roads by 2025 if the government's plans come to fruition, backed by a £100 million budget to prioritise safety through new laws and developments.

The Financial Conduct Authority has had concerns about unregulated 'buy now pay later' (BNPL) products for some time, and now it has issued a blunt warning to firms about their advertising of such offers.

Tributes have been paid following the death last week of Elsie Brooks 60 years after she and husband Ron co-founded Ron Brooks Group, which has now represented Toyota for half a century.

The UK's Porsche and Bentley dealer networks are set to expand once AM100 dealer group Rybrook completes the construction of its latest development.

Electric car brand Polestar is set to establish a UK sales headquarters with a customer test drive hub at the Bicester Heritage complex in Oxfordshire.

Decreased immigration, an ageing population and policies driving us to zero emissions vehicles are creating a major skills challenge for the automotive labour market, according to a new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Opteven, parent company of WMS Group, has launched a new digital payment service for dealers to allow customers to spread the cost of their warranty payments.

CarGurus has launched a new inventory strategy tool to help dealers capture more leads from ready-to-buy shoppers.

Opinions seem mixed about the robustness of EVs, as two motor industry suppliers have come out with opposing claims about their MOT reliability based on their own data and observations.

Nissan begins taking pre-orders next week for its new Townstar compact van range, which will replace the NV250 and e-NV200 in the manufacturer’s line-up.

Audi Halesowen welcomed in four students on a programme for young people with special educational needs to help them develop their personal and business skills within a workplace setting over the course of a school year.

Trials are under way with Motability Scheme customers to identify the challenges and solutions to electric car use for disabled drivers.

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Car retailers must rethink their customer propositions to offer greater financial security to cash-strapped customers, according to RAC Dealer Network.

Verex Group has appointed ex-Volvo manager Tony Grice as a senior key account manager.

JBR Capital has marked a record month-long period since its establishment in 2015, lending £27m to customers.

Police are pursuing a pair of teenager joyriders who caused £9,000 of damage when they took a Mercedes-Benz for an illegal joyride around a Sytner dealership forecourt.

Subaru delivered a shock by surging to a second-placed ranking in Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor.

CitNOW has continued a drive to broaden the reach of its automotive retail software platforms with the acquisition of workflow management specialist Real Time Communications (RTC).

Former ASE chief commercial officer Mike Fazal has left the automotive retail advisory business to go “all-in” with his car subscription business Karzoom.