The majority of motorists are against the Government’s decision to scrap the paper-based driving counterpart licence, according to a new poll by Motorpoint.
The abolition of the paper counterpart driving licence will encourage companies to refresh their risk management policies, says Licence Bureau.
Consumer spending patterns are reflecting a rising desire to buy cleaner cars, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
The chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry Steve Nash has welcomed the ambitious apprenticeships target of the new Government, but questions whether it’s achievable.
Car manufacturers have been revealed as the fifth worst sector at keeping its customer data up to date.
Franchised dealers are missing out on more than £450million worth of revenue by failing to sell ‘Red work’ identified during vehicle health checks, according to BTC.
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is the fastest selling used car for March, according to Auto Trader.
Data analysts JATO Dynamics and LMC Automotive have formed a partnership that will provide market insight to clients across the automotive sector.
Author: Philip Harmer is a partner at Stormcatcher Motor Industry Lawyers. He is a practising lawyer, author and speaker on all aspects of employment, commercial and motor trade law.
Nearly half of all buyers begin the search for their next used car unclear on the make and model they want, according to Auto Trader’s Buyer Behaviour Study undertaken by GfK1.
Average age and mileage of used vans increased by four months in Q1 2015 on Q4 2014, but demand remains strong, says Autorola.
Automotive retail managers will be urged to meet new standards and adopt best practices to encourage even higher professional standards in the industry when the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash speaks at this year’s People Conference.
42% of used car buyers do not know who hold legal title on a car that has finance owing on it, according to a recent survey by HPI.
British drivers have voted electric and hybrid cars the best to own, according to the Auto Express Driver Power survey 2015.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced new member benefits; including support for business managers, as well as introducing a comprehensive careers information and advice service.
A record number of UK car buyers are option to reduce their fuel bills by choosing ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), according to research by GO Ultra Low.
The average price of used cars sold online in the first quarter of 2015 through Autorola UK’s remarketing portal was at £8,624, £140 higher than in quarter four 2014 (£8,484).
By supporting managers with a clear policy and procedure, examining in advance the staffing requirements of the business will assist them in consistently dealing with requests and justifying their decisions.
Franchised dealers could be taking a much larger share of business in the lucrative fleet sector, but are still falling short in a number of key areas, including the level and reliability of service they provide.
The development of connected and autonomous vehicles will help generate 320,000 jobs in the UK says research by KPMG, commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
