Retail demand for new cars increased by 4.6% in February to outperform the overall market that dipped by 1%.
First Stop, the fast-fit network, has promoted Shaun Sweeney and Nick Salt to national franchise manager UK & Ireland and UK territory manager respectively.
MG has confirmed the replacement for its ZS EV will go sale in the spring.
Toyota and Lexus Remarketing has appointed vehicle auction specialists Aston Barclay as its remarketing partner.
Hyundai has revealed the top performing automotive retailers across its 161-strong network for its 2024 annual awards.
Tesla models dominated the top five biggest used car price drops in February, according to Motors’ Market View analysis.
Inchcape posted a £3m pre-tax loss for the seven months ended July 31, 2024 before the company’s decision to offload its automotive retail business to Group 1.
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Honda is backing its all-electric e:Ny1 with a £5,000 deposit contribution and 0% finance between March and May 31 this year.
Kia UK’s sales director and marketing director have swapped jobs as part of the brand’s new business strategy.
Used battery electric vehicle (BEV) prices could finally have bottomed out according to the latest Indicata Market Watch used car pricing insights report.
BYD UK has partnered with Arval UK to offer personal contract hire (PCH) and further leasing services to customers.
John Clark Motor Group has opened a new multi-franchise location in Dundee, which it said sets a new benchmark for automotive retail and aftersales services.
Disruption to UK Mini production has been avoided after staff at BMW Hams Hall called off a planned strike following a new pay deal.
Subaru UK has expanded its dealer network with five new appointments so far within the first three months of 2025.
The Renault Master has taken the top spot for light commercial vehicle (LCV) reliability according to data from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG).
Car insurance premium hikes have become the leading concern for motorists, overtaking rising fuel prices, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.
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Mercedes-Benz specialist Rygor Group has unveiled an online Career Hub, designed to support job seekers with application guidance, CV structuring, and interview techniques to help them secure their ideal roles.
A disgruntled Land Rover customer blocked the entrance to Vertu Land Rover Leeds for six hours after a warranty dispute.
Dealers offering discounts on servicing and repair work risk trading customer retention for eroded margins and long term damage to their businesses, according to new research.
A parts salesman who bypassed his employer’s security system to commit a £15,000 fraud has avoided an immediate prison sentence but will be repaying the stolen funds for years.
The new car market is set for a strong month ahead, according to the latest data from Auto Trader, which has recorded a significant rise in consumer interest in brand new vehicles.
Automotive specialist Motor Marketing Group has completed the acquisition of Motor Socials to expand its services for dealer groups.
AutoProtect Group has announced the appointment of Mike Edwards as chief revenue officer.
Brothers Dan and Ashley Mustoe have opened their second repair centre, fulfilling a promise they made to Fix Auto UK when they joined the network less than a year ago.
Dealers should be prepared to flag to customers that their plug-in vehicle home charging costs will increase in April in line with energy price increases.
Autodeals of Stroud has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 after a customer toppled over a low wall and suffered serious injuries.
Kia's new EV4 electric will go on sale in the UK in H2 and the brand has confirmed a new B-segment SUV will round out its core line-up.
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is to cut 5% of its workforce, amounting to 170 jobs, in an effort to save £25 million amid rising losses and debt.
