The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) will address automotive sector challenges at a virtual conference featuring speakers from JLR, Halfords and Sytner Group.
Bridgestone has outlined a strategy to install 3,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across its European retail and service network.
Car retailers enjoyed a 364% year-on-year increase in profits during July as appreciating used car values boosted the sector, according to ASE.
Stellantis is rolling out its LCV training programme to aftersales managers and customer service advisers, following the scheme’s initial success with technicians.
Tyre service and maintenance provider, ATS Euromaster, has expanded its mobile van fleet to meet surging demand for mobile servicing.
Fix Auto Sandhurst has completed a programme of investment, which has refurbished the business hit by an arson attack in 2020.
EMaC MD John O'Donnell has joined the Automotive 30% Club, which sees members aim to fill at least 30% of key leadership positions with diverse women by 2030.
A new iGarage mobile phone app that directly connects car owners and dealerships is set to launch in the UK in September.
CitNOW has integrated Bumper’s buy-now-pay-later technology into its Workshop electronic vehicle health check (eVHC) tool.
Audi UK have selected Vehicle Vision as the provider for their dealer network aftersales video solution, Audi Cam.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for a £15 million investment in electric vehicle (EV) technician training from the Government.
Garages and workshops are being warned that one in five cars on UK roads are expected to use electrified powertrains by 2025.
Arnold Clark has rolled out Bumper’s aftersales payment services across its network of 160 dealerships in Scotland and England.
Former Marshall Motor Group, Inchcape and Thompson Motor Group executive Dale Bland has joined Williams Motor Group at its new head of aftersales.
Social media has become a key mouthpiece for vulnerable customers and car retailers must be ready to identify their needs and respond with empathy, according to The Motor Ombudsman.
Verex Group has announced it will be providing branded insurance and accident management solutions for Genesis Motor UK.
Vertu Motors has acquired global vehicle lighting businesses Powerbulbs and Car Bulbs Direct, to join its existing online car parts retailer, Aceparts.
Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a 24-hour roadside assistance pilot in London, using the electric e-Sprinter.
WMS Group has consolidated, re-developed and re-branded its warranty products under a new Safe & Sound brand.
Car retailers have been urged to embrace every opportunity presented by an MOT and wider aftersales "Tsunami" in the remainder of 2021.
