Articles by Tim Rose - Page 43

The new prime minister Liz Truss has appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg to the post of business secretary and Anne-Marie Trevelyan to the post of transport secretary, both responsible for policies critical for the success of the UK motor retail industry.

Skoda dealers will begin the roll out of a brand identity update in 2024 after the carmaker revealed new emphasis on "the simplicity and value" of its new models.

The average cost of a used van or LCV sold in BCA's auctions during July was £10,220, a 4.2% rise month on month, as used car costs rose by 2.9% to £9,464.

Arnold Clark Automobiles is expanding its network of Arnold Clark Autoparts depots which support independent garages.

Proposals for a new Volvo and Polestar dealership to be developed near the M1 motorway in North London have received the backing of Hertsmere Borough Council.

An independent used car dealer who had started selling cars from his rural home without permission has had a reprieve from South Norfolk Council because they didn't want to put Langley Cars out of business.

The topic of electric vehicles (EVs) and the adjustments motorists must make when driving them came up in conversation with manufacturer bosses and fellow trade journalists recently.

AM100 retailer Holdcroft Motor Group is recovering from a cyber attack which reportedly left some of its core systems "damaged beyond repair".

There could be self-driving cars on UK roads by 2025 if the government's plans come to fruition, backed by a £100 million budget to prioritise safety through new laws and developments.

The Financial Conduct Authority has had concerns about unregulated 'buy now pay later' (BNPL) products for some time, and now it has issued a blunt warning to firms about their advertising of such offers.

Tributes have been paid following the death last week of Elsie Brooks 60 years after she and husband Ron co-founded Ron Brooks Group, which has now represented Toyota for half a century.

The UK's Porsche and Bentley dealer networks are set to expand once AM100 dealer group Rybrook completes the construction of its latest development.

Electric car brand Polestar is set to establish a UK sales headquarters with a customer test drive hub at the Bicester Heritage complex in Oxfordshire.

Decreased immigration, an ageing population and policies driving us to zero emissions vehicles are creating a major skills challenge for the automotive labour market, according to a new report from the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Nissan begins taking pre-orders next week for its new Townstar compact van range, which will replace the NV250 and e-NV200 in the manufacturer’s line-up.