Car retailers have been urged not to not put their preparations to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Senior Manager Certification Regime (SM&CR) “on the back burner” as a result of the recent deadline extension.
MotorVise has appointed former Sytner and SG Petch dealer principal and Mercedes market area director for Rybrook, Nick Coyle, as its new sales director.
MFG has appointed associate partner Mark Tasker as its new aftersales programmes manager.
Average retail used car prices on Auto Trader recorded the largest ever monthly price increase in September - increasing by 7.6% to £13,829.
Ex-Liverpool and England footballer Jamie Redknapp features in a series of heycar TV adverts in a marketing campaign launched in partnership with Sky Media.
ASE Automotive Solutions has secured its largest international agreement with Jaguar Land Rover.
Dealers need to be considering their lending panels to ensure they are fit for the COVID-19 coronavirus era used car market, says Startline Motor Finance.
Evidence of a thorough car sanitisation process continues to deliver a key confidence boost for car buyers in the COVID-19 crisis, according to a survey by eBay Motors.
A new partnership between Allianz Partners and the FCA Group helped to drive warranty work to Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep dealers across the UK during COVID-19 lockdown, it has been claimed.
Car retailers could avoid COVID-19 insolvency and help retain automotive sector jobs after being offered support from the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders’ (SMMT) Safe Harbour scheme.
BCA is promising to provide car retailers with "increased selling opportunities and efficiencies" with the launch of a new Retail Ready used car stocking channel.
Cap HPI’s head of valuations has said that the continued growth in used car values is “not sustainable in the long-term” - but may continue into 2021.
Activate Group is investing £15 million to expand its Activate Accident Repair body shop division with a further 15 technology-led sites - creating over 750 jobs.
The flagship Kia Sorento SUV topped the ranking in Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car rankings as vehicles which defy Government’s “rule of six” COVID-19 rules made a strong showing this week.
A new consultancy has been launched by three experienced, senior automotive experts to help dealers and OEMs identify opportunities and develop strategies to improve performance.
Santander Consumer Finance claims that it will “reduce margin costs and maximise sales” for car retailers with the launch of its new Your Red Car online marketing platform early next year.
BCA has reported that “exceptionally strong interest” in LCVs saw vehicles selling for an average of 13% over guide value expectations during August.
The motor finance sector must reinvent itself in light of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new regulations which will ban all discretionary commission models from January 28.
Auto Trader has reported a 19th straight week of used car price rises with a 7.4% mid-September increase in the average advertised value on a vehicle offered on its online marketing platform.
Auto Trader is making preparations to move its Manchester headquarters into a new 80,000 square foot office facility which gained approval from city planners earlier this year.
