Articles by Tim Rose - Page 22

The UK's first EV battery strategy has been published which sets out a 2030 vision for the UK to have a globally competitive battery supply chain that supports economic prosperity and the transition to net zero carbon emissions.

Lancashire dealer group Bowker Motor Group has tempted Paul Hattersley away from Swansway Garages to become its group buyer.

An artificial intelligence system is set to help Oodle Car Finance to identify vulnerable consumer credit customers and to ensure its staff adapt their behaviours accordingly.

Mike Todd, chief executive of Volkswagen Financial Services UK, ponders the need for motor retail to offer options which cater for all preferences, now and in the future.

A partnership between the UK's Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation and the USA's Auto Care Association is hoped to deliver shared best practice and collaboration in tackling the crucial issues faced by independent repairers and suppliers.

Directors of AM100 dealer group JCT600 who hiked 80 miles along the Dales Way to raise funds for motor industry charity Ben are hoping to reach their £10,000 fundraising target.

Jaguar Land Rover says it has invested more than £10 million in developing and providing security upgrades to lessen the chances of Range Rovers being stolen.

Fisker, the US-based electric car firm, has announced that Octopus EV is to be the first lease provider to offer its Fisker Ocean electric SUV in the UK.

Cazoo bondholders have agreed to swap the debt they own for shares in the online car dealer.

Facebook advertising showing Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive pick-up trucks crossing desert and plains similarly to a herd of wildebeest has been deemed socially unacceptable by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Volkswagen is enhancing its website with a series of online tools aimed squarely at those considering their first electric vehicle (EV, plus a new library of bite-sized videos for VW drivers who use YouTube.

A customer of a Northamptonshire workshop who refused to pay after their car was fixed has appeared before magistrates on a theft charge.

The average used car wholesale value had dropped 2.5% by November’s mid-month point, furthering the 4.2% decline that Cap HPI recorded in October.

Bosses at Halfords, owner of the UK's largest vehicle servicing network, have rejected the advances of vehicle hire and repair group Redde Northgate because it undervalued the company, reports suggest.

After some consolidation or break-ups of a few major groups, the AM100 also has four new entrants this time. See the report for details.