Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specification of its eighth-generation Golf hatchback as order books for the new version of Europe’s best selling car open today (February 6).
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed a new head of network development after expanding its franchised dealer network to 167 locations with the addition of six new dealerships.
Mitchell Group has reported an 8.6% rise in turnover and 13.6% rise in profit before tax to defy a challenging car retail market at its Cheshire Oaks multi-brand dealership site in 2019.
Hendy Group’s 2019 Group Awards has recognised the top performers among its 2,000-strong workforce after what was described as a “landmark year” for the 160-year-old business.
Lookers Group will target “improved operational execution” in 2020 following the appointment of Mark Raban as its new chief executive and Cameron Wade as chief operating officer.
Porsche Retail Group has appointed Adam Flint as its new managing director following the retirement of Ade Smith.
Vertu Motors’ Bristol Street Motors Ford Birmingham dealership employee Andy O’Grady has been named as Ford Technician of the Year 2019.
Car buyer intention is shifting towards electric vehicles (EV), with more than one-in-ten (11%) of consumers now set to make their next vehicle electric, according to Deloitte.
The UK Government is poised to ban the sale of all hybrid, petrol and diesel cars from 2035, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce at today’s launch of the COP26 United Nations climate summit.
Volkswagen has partnered with Hermes to trial a delivery parcel service which gives its couriers access to vehicles in order to deliver directly to customers’ car boots.
Listers Group's Toyota dealership in Nuneaton was targeted by thieves who stole the catalytic converters from five Prius hybrids and an Auris hatchback over the weekend.
Nissan is said to have drawn up a Brexit contingency plan which would see it close European manufacturing plants but drive UK market share to 20% with Sunderland-built products.
CD Auction Group has launched its used car stocking app as it looks to back-up predictions that the number of vehicles sold off-site will soar to 50% in 2020 following.
Inchcape chief executive Stefan Bomhard has resigned his post with the car retail and import business to take up a position as the chief executive of Imperial Brands.
Players form Swansea’s Ospreys rugby union team paid a visit to Motorpoint’s new used car supermarket to kick-off operations at the 500-car facility.
