Ford has added a new social media app to its Sync AppLink to let drivers use voice-control to listen to messages from social media sites like Twitter.
The UK automotive industry will struggle to prepare for new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to a lack of consultancy services.
A study by Hitachi Capital Motor Finance claims dealers could miss out on as much as £246 million a year in finance revenue on used vehicles.
Reg Rix, managing director of Carfinance247, has been awarded the title of Digital Entrepreneur of the Year awards in a scheme run by business magazine EN.
Moody’s, the credit rating and business analysts, has said the emissions crisis at Volkswagen highlights serious corporate governance problems.
Mitsubishi has promoted Emma Soble from her position of dealer support manager to general manager network development.
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has launched a multi-media advertising campaign to help recruit new talent to its dealer network.
Sturgess of Leicester apprentice Will Allen won Outstanding Student – Light Vehicle at this year’s IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards ceremony.
Honda will launch two new downsized petrol engines with its 10th generation Civic.
Automotive charity BEN is launching a series of new campaigns designed to raise awareness of key health and wellbeing issues in the automotive industry.
Progress Motor Retail Group has acquired Milton Keynes Suzuki for an undisclosed sum.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has committed to publishing “real-world” fuel economy figures across its model ranges once verified by an independent third-party.
The idea of driverless technology is being accepted by motorists, but not to the point where they would let a car autonomously pick up their children.
Swansway Group has promoted John Doorbar to head of business at Crewe Audi from his current role as general sales manager.
Peter Vardy has opened its new purpose built £6 million Porsche showroom in Aberdeen.
