More than 20 apprentices across Bowker Motor Group’s dealerships in Blackburn, Bolton, and Preston are celebrating a record-breaking milestone, marking the highest total number of apprenticeships in the Lancashire dealership’s 40-year history.
A new survey by consumer watchdog Which? has shed light on how quickly an EV’s battery life declines over time, suggesting that while battery degradation is inevitable, it may not be as severe as many fear.
A poll by car repair platform FixMyCar has revealed that nearly two-thirds (64%) of independent garages feel they lack the information or knowledge needed to hire an apprentice.
A Norfolk dealership has been fined £200,000 in a prosecution this month by the Health and Safety Executive after one of its technicians died in a horrific workplace accident.
Stellantis brands Peugeot and Citroën are giving business customers the opportunity to save an additional £750 off the on the road price of all new vans across all powertrains and trims from 17 February to 17 March.
Pinewood Technologies has landed a significant five-year contract with Lookers owner Global Auto Holdings to implement its Automotive Intelligence platform across its entire dealership network in the UK, North America, and Scandinavia.
The multi-million pound project to establish an EV battery gigafactory at Bridgwater has taken another step forward with work starting with National Grid.
Ray Chapman Motors Volvo has won an independent customer service award after being recognised for “consistently delivering a world-class customer experience”.
The petrol new car market is expected to drop to 30% by 2028, as EV sales continue to increase, according to the latest forecasts by Cox Automotive.
Nissan and Honda have backed out of a potential merger after failing to agree on a hierarchy and structure between the two companies.
Over half of UK motorists are considering the independent sector for servicing due to the financial pressure they are under, according to Bumper.
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Close Brothers Group has set out £165 million for the first half of 2025 for potential payouts related to motor finance commission.
Massive-scale global incidents from hackers targeting connected vehicles and services tripled to 19% in 2024, according to a data security specialist.
The National Franchised Dealer Association’s (NFDA) has launched a new employment campaign to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week.
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.
