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smart launches #1 Pro+ Motability strategy

smart UK’s #1 Pro+ is now available to order on the Motability Scheme, opening the door for customers to explore the #1's performance and safety features.

motability 16 Feb

Dealers give disabled drivers access to more electric vehicles

Car dealerships which work alongside Motability Operations are easing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for disabled drivers, offering over 115 EVs on the Motability scheme this summer.

EV and hybrids 10 Jul
Electric vehicle charging

Motability partners with Drivvn to help disabled drivers switch to EVs

Motability has launched a pilot programme in partnership with Drivvn to help customers transition to an electric vehicle (EV).

EV and hybrids 27 Oct

Trials begin as Motability ponders how disabled drivers adapt to EVs

Trials are under way with Motability Scheme customers to identify the challenges and solutions to electric car use for disabled drivers.

motability 18 Aug

Lexus enters Motability scheme with aim to grow sales to disabled people

Premium brand Lexus has joined the UK's Motability Scheme and is offering its self-charging hybrid UX 250h F Sport Design initially to scheme members, who receive a mobility allowance through the Department of Work and Pensions to help them with disabilities and mobility issues.

Manufacturer insight 8 Aug
Vertu Motors awards (left to right): Actor Brian Blessed, Vertu chief executive Robert Forrester, Ali Aitken, Brett Martin of SWR Newstar

Brian Blessed booms his support for Vertu Motors Motability man

​Larger than life actor Brian Blessed boomed his support for Macklin Motors Ford Dunfermline Motability specialist Ali Aitken as he was awarded with Vertu Motors’ Vertu Masters Award.

9 Jul
Pentagon’s operations support manager Emma Mayall

Pentagon named Group of the Year by Motability

Pentagon has been recognised for its exemplary customer service, at the Motability Scheme 2019 Dealer Awards.

22 Feb
Swansway Garages director David Smyth and children, George, Henry and Francesca present Circus Starr with £13,200.

Swansway’s Motability scheme sales prompt £40k charity donation

Swansway Motor Group has announced that its quarterly donations to charity Circus Starr have gifted over £40,000 since 2016, thanks to an uplift in Motability scheme sales.

21 Jan
Motability

Motability’s Mike Betts to step down after critical NAO report

The chief executive of Motability Operations, Mike Betts, will step down after the National Audit Office (NAO) highlighted concerns over governance and executive pay at the charity.

7 Dec
Bristol Street Motors team

Bristol Street’s Birmingham Seat appoints first Motability sales executive

Bristol Street Motors is welcoming two new recruits to its Seat dealership in Birmingham, including the site’s first Motability sales executive.

24 Oct
Mercedes Benz of Edinburgh - Annual Award Commended Cat 3 (80-200 handovers)

Motability Scheme Dealer Awards recognise Pentagon, Eastern Holdings and Lookers Leeds

The Motability Scheme Dealer Awards have highlighting outstanding customer service across its UK dealer network at the disabled drivers scheme's national event.

17 Apr
Pentagon’s operations support manager Emma Mayall

Pentagon Group wins dealer group of the year at Motability Dealer Awards

Pentagon is celebrating after winning the Dealer Group of the Year accolade at the Motability Dealer Awards 2018 for “outstanding service” throughout 2017.

14 Mar
Motability

MPs attack Motability car buying scheme’s £2.4 billion cash ‘shock absorber’

MPs have called for the return Motability scheme funds to the treasury after it emerged that the charity was holding on to £2.4 billion after “decades” of underspending to the tune of more than £200 million-per-year.

6 Feb
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' incoming head of fleet David Hanna

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles appoints new head of fleet

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed a new head of fleet in the form of Audi's former Mitsubishi and Nissan marketing and fleet specialist David Hanna.

6 Oct
Sam Hothi, rental and Motability manager, Seat UK

Seat UK appoints new rental and Motability manager

Seat UK has appointed Sam Hothi to the role of rental and Motability manager within its successful UK fleet team.

13 Jun
Andrew Holden, Bowker BMW and Mini

Blackburn car executive celebrates National Motability Commendation

An executive at Bowker BMW and Mini has been honoured as one of the top two Motability specialists in the country.

16 May
Joyce Pavier, Lister Group

Listers Honda appoints new Motability manager

Listers Group has appointed Joyce Pavier as Motability account manager across its four Honda dealerships.

9 Mar
Glyn Edwards, VAT director at MHA MacIntyre Hudson

Guest opinion: Changes to disabled modified car sales may be ‘open to legal challenge’

The forthcoming budget is likely to see major changes to the ability of dealers to sell vehicles to disabled customers VAT-free.

1 Mar
Swansway Garages director David Smyth and children, George, Henry and Francesca present Circus Starr with £13,200.

Swansway charity drive creates Circus Starrs

Swansway Motor Group sent 666 disabled and disadvantaged children for a once-in-a-lifetime circus training experience thanks to a £13,200 fund-raising effort.

17 Jan

Motability dealer briefings to boost awareness

Car dealers who manage Motability Scheme customers are being urged to sign up now for a series of free Business Briefings taking place early next year.

12 Dec

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