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AM100 dealer group Drive Motor Retail expects to switch all its dealerships to paperless administration by the end of July.

Hyundai has been warned to be mind its marketing since an advert for its NEXO fuel cell car claimed it "purifies the air as it goes".

Insurers are in the Financial Conduct Authority's sights as it brings in new steps to stop consumers being penalised for loyalty to their motor insurers.

May’s new car market finished with 156,737 registrations, 14.7% lower than the last proper May market prior to the pandemic, when 183,724 units were sold in May 2019.

The 2030 phase out of pure petrol and diesel new cars will be outlined by Kwasi Kwarteng, the secretary of state at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), next week during a virtual conference held by AM's sister brand Smart Transport.

An evaluation of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for the European Commission will decide by 2023 if specific rules around new vehicle and parts distribution are needed.

Lloyd Motor Group has bought Inchcape's Jaguar Land Rover business in York, expanding its geographic footprint further into Yorkshire.

South of England car dealer group Caffyns has clawed soundly back into the black amid the coronavirus pandemic thanks to efficiencies, state support and investment in online sales. 

Kia UK has introduced a new online service booking platform to give customers ease of use and crucial information as they book their car's maintenance.

Patrick McGillycuddy has joined Jaguar Land Rover UK as sales director.

The Jaguar I-Pace scooped New Car of the Year in last week's Auto Trader New Car Awards 2021 however premium brands were far from dominant. Trophies went to more than 20 new cars, including Best Value Brand to Dacia, Best Value New Car to the MG ZS and Best Value Electric Car to the Kia Soul EV.

The UK’s biggest leasing comparison site, Leasing.com, has partnered with Bauer Media to become the exclusive provider of leasing deals with its motoring enthusiasts' brand CAR.

Cazoo has begun targeting new car customers with an all-inclusive new car subscription service, marketing models from Fiat and Ford to Mercedes-Benz and Tesla.

Members of the AM team are joining Ben's new fundraising campaign Move4Ben, with a pledge that we will walk, cycle or run 1,000 miles during June.

The June 2021 Issue of AM magazine is here, free, in digital form, featuring Polestar, Keyloop, Cambria Automobiles, Waylands, Swansway Garages and many, many more automotive retail businesses.