Rapid change is on the not-so-distant horizon for the automotive industry.
Bumper sales year adds £0.6bn to combined turnover of UK’s 50 biggest independent dealers, as profits, stock holdings and property expansion rise to match demand
Imperial Cars MD Mike Bell explains why he has dropped the ‘supermarket’ and why he wants Imperial to be as much like a franchised group as possible
Seat have a compelling, value-based message to share with their local SME market
A charitable partnership that helps armed forces veterans get jobs in the car industry has been launched with the help of Prince William and Prince Harry.
Motor industry groups have given a mixed response to yesterday’s report from the Financial Conduct Authority, which highlighted certain dealer reward structures in motor finance and a need for clarity about commission payments.
February’s new car sales finished 1.4% up year-on-year at 81,969 registrations, as private and business purchases increased, SMMT data shows.
The Financial Conduct Authority has analysed loan data from 20 motor finance providers, plus its own mystery shop exercise and a survey of lenders that examined how they assess affordability and exercise control over credit brokers including car dealers.
Many UK franchised dealers continue to have a crisis of confidence in Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep, as the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey reveals the FCA Group trio as the worst performers on overall average satisfaction score.
Marshall Motor Holdings is claiming the title of the UK’s largest Skoda dealer after its takeover of Progress Group.
The Financial Conduct Authority is considering banning certain commission models in the motor finance sector due to its concerns about harm to consumers.
PSA Group’s first full year results since its acquisition of Opel Vauxhall show a €1.7 billion (£1.46bn) increase in recurring operating profit.
Motor finance veteran Peter Cottle has resigned from the role of business development director at Startline Motor Finance.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars has created a board position responsible for its new digital car and services function. It has appointed Christian Senger to the role.
Automotive learning and development agency RTS Group has appointed digital media and ecommerce veteran Mark Smith as its chief executive.
