Interest in family cars grew by 28% in the lead-up to September’s plate change, according to Auto Trader, suggesting a new post-lockdown baby boom is occurring.
Members of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Association (IAAF) will be able to able to gain insight into vehicle recalls and market surveillance in an upcoming online conference call.
Mervyn Stewart has launched a new Select Used Cars business after £2 million in new funding allowed the business to acquire and redevelop the site of its former Infiniti dealership in Belfast.
New research from WeBuyAnyCar has revealed that 24% of motorists are unaware of the bi-annual number plate change-over for new cars.
Mini is reducing 400 agency jobs at its Oxford factory as a result of reduced new car demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Growing demand for green cars across Europe has been highlighted in July registrations data that prompted renewed hope for a ‘V-shaped’ COVID-19 recovery in the region.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that the car manufacturing sector must not endure the “further shock of a ‘no deal’ Brexit” as it fights back from COVID-19 lockdown.
Car dealership aftersales departments attempting to plan ahead for an expected surge in MOT demand during the second half of the year have been handed a top ten ranking of the UK’s most under-pressure cities.
Used car values showed little sign of an impending “market correction” as prices rose by an average of 0.2% across the sector during August, Cap HPI has reported.
Savings on nearly new 2020-registered cars are putting pressure on new car sales targets for September’s registration plate change.
The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has called on Government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Clive Brook Volvo is hoping to expand into a second site in Bradford following a “really” good restart following the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Pendragon has gained planning permission for a new 2,117sq-m "gateway" Porsche Centre and restaurant development on the outskirts of Nottingham.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is preparing to roll out a new brand identity in September with the aim of “further modernising” the British luxury marque.
Car dealers are adopting new technology to meet new purchasing demands among car buyers, according to the latest research from CarGurus.
Vindis Group has launched an ‘Express Car Buying’ online retail platform promising up-front, fixed pricing, online finance and home delivery of all its franchised brands and used car stock.
Arden is poised to acquire Inchcape’s Cooper BMW and Mini car dealership operation in Tunbridge Wells, with the deal expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Car retailers must continue to reassure customers of their COVID-19 mitigation measures as concerns about the virus fail to ease - outweighing any other issue over the past 50 years.
The Scottish Government has confirmed legislation dictating there is “no legal obligation” for car retailers to wear face coverings will remain in place despite legislation changes coming into force from tomorrow.
Vertu Motors has brought Citroen under the same roof as its existing Ford franchised in Worcester as part of a £250,000 upgrade of the car dealership’s facilities.
