One in 10 drivers across the UK are skipping their vehicle service, with a third citing cost and as the main reason for holding off.
UK’s largest fleet owner Motability Operations saw a record-breaking 14.7% increase in customer numbers only to be offset by a pre-tax loss of £564.6 million in 2024, highlighting market volatility due to the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), a correction in used car values, and inflationary pressures.
Baylis Group has partnered with Suzuki for the first time and has opened its new dealership in Cheltenham at Meteor Business Park.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has taken action to protect car loan providers from potential multibillion-pound payouts in a pivotal mis-selling case to be heard at the Supreme Court
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An influential environmental group is urging the government to strengthen its commitment to its zero emissions goals by focusing financial support on small and affordable EV models to ensure all segments of society get to benefit.
A recent survey conducted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed strong public support for the freedom to choose where vehicles are serviced and repaired.
Keyloop has agreed to be an official reseller of AI Assistant’s AI-powered email Conversation Platform.
Used car marketplace Motorway is launching stock funding capabilities in partnership with wholesale funding specialist NextGear Capital.
Motor Marketing Solutions is partnering with Pinnacle Warranties to help dealers optimise their digital channels and improve warranty sales.
MOT testing centre New Auto Tech has been fined £10,000 after a 14-year-old boy was crushed by a car, resulting in life-changing injuries.
Snows Volvo Southampton has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of new sales manager Jaimie Maddison.
The UK has not received a real influx of Chinese new cars yet because there are other countries in Europe that are more profitable targets for the emerging brands, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar has outlined ambitious plans for 2025 which CEO Michael Lohscheller hopes will help the brand return to profitability after significant losses.
Ian Pugh, managing director of Fix Auto UK, has been appointed group managing director of the newly established Advantage Group of Companies which now includes Fix Auto UK, Advantage Parts Solutions UK, and Fix Auto UK’s network of corporately owned repair centres.
Mercedes-Benz GLB Class was the hottest used car of 2024, selling in just an average 16 days with the German brand also securing the second spot with the A Class selling in an average of 16.5 days, according to online marketplace Auto Trader.
Seat manufacturer Recaro is understood to be the supplier responsible for the four-month production halt at Ineos Automotive's Hambach factory in France, according to The Telegraph.
Research from Startline Motor Finance reveals that rising staff costs are the greatest concern for UK car dealers in 2025, with 40% of dealers identifying this as the factor most likely to negatively affect their business.
Retailers will increasingly face disruption stemming from mistrust in electric vehicle (EV) valuations, increasing vehicle recalls, and the emerging EV servicing gap, according to data experts ADS.
LSH Auto has unveiled its latest BYD experience store in the Mill Gate shopping centre in Bury town centre.
A remarkable piece of motoring history has returned to its roots with the Hendy family reacquiring a pristine 1949 Ford Anglia EA94A, a car originally sold by their dealership 75 years ago.
Non-prime motor finance specialist Advantage Finance has officially launched its enhanced customer portal MyAdvantage.
Motors is partnering with online mechanic platform ClickMechanic to provide pre-purchase vehicle inspections, designed to boost buyer confidence and assist independent dealers with remote sales beyond their local territories.
A study into how car shoppers perceive their visit to a car dealership has found that almost half of women rate it the most boring type of shopping experiences.
Transmission manufacturer Jatco has officially opened a new factory in Sunderland, marking a significant investment in the UK automotive industry.
The impact of zero emissions legislation will see the number of cars sold in the UK languish for at least the next five years, according to an industry forecasting expert.
Aston Martin will launch its Vantage Roadster in Q2 this year ready for customers to take advantage of a convertible variant of the luxury sports car.
Arnold Clark has confirmed it has partnered with the new Chinese brand Leapmotor franchise in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Aberdeen.
Grainger Group has swept up multiple awards as part of Kia's 2024 Dealer Excellence Awards and the Korean brand has also set out its stall for 2025.
KGM has launched KGM Financial Services to offer UK consumers “ a seamless vehicle financing experience”.
