Vertu Motors has acquired global vehicle lighting businesses Powerbulbs and Car Bulbs Direct, to join its existing online car parts retailer, Aceparts.
More than four-in-10 people (41%) of those looking to purchase a car would like to buy a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV), according to research by EY.
Motorpoint and Peter Vardy's recently expanded Carz used car division have both launched new TV advertising campaigns focussing on the ease of their omnichannel car retail offering.
Automotive charity, Ben, has announced the launch of its ‘Big Breakfast’ fundraiser in October.
Vertu Motors' Bristol Street Motors division has continued its multi-franchising push with the addition of Hyundai in Sunderland and its first MG Motor UK dealership in Carlisle.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has launched a new service programme that provides its customers with free breakdown and recovery assistance.
Cox Automotive has warned that ‘more needs to be done’ to encourage consumers to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of the 2030 ban.
Auto Trader is providing retailers with new access to a stock of more than 30,000 vehicles sourced directly from consumers, it said.
Strong levels of consumer demand in the market is continuing to drive used car price growth on Auto Trader, according to its latest data.
Premium SUVs and used sports cars are the most in-demand stock in July across Aston Barclay’s physical and online auction channels.
Haydock Stock Finance, a new division developed by Haydock Finance, have welcomed Andy Poole as its new regional manager.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has said he is “looking forward to working with dealers” along the transition to zero emission vehicles.
Almost half (46%) of car dealers say they worry about the rise in online car purchases, according to research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Colewood Automotive has appointed Chris Higgins as its new finance director to help develop new business relationships and support the growth of the company.
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has been revealed as the UK's fastest selling used car, taking an average of 22 days to sell.
