Xpeng has confirmed it will launch in the UK with the assistance of IM Group and will showcase its new G6 electric SUV at Automotive Management Live.
The Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance has welcomed an independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) which could finally resolve longstanding frustrations over converting classic cars to electric.
The Independent Motor Dealers Association has marked its seventh birthday in a year that has brought hundreds of new members to join its ranks.
Renault has teamed up with Octopus Energy to offer customers a year’s worth of free charging and access to Octupus low cost tariffs
Luxury brand McLaren Automotive has appointed Matthew Boguradzki as its new regional director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA).
Bentley is postponing its transition to an all-electric lineup by five years to 2035 due to limited demand from its well-heeled client base.
Nissan has announced it will lay off 9,000 employees worldwide and cut global production by 20% as it faces declining sales in key markets such as China and the US.
Vertu Motors has appointed Emma Spedding as general manager at its Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Guiseley.
Car retail brothers Harry and Neal Grainger have opened BYD Mantles in Royston on the site previously occupied by Mantles Kia
Concentrix, Salesforce and Omoda will demonstrate how CX technology is helping auto retailers transform the customer experience as part of this year’s AM Live.
Close Brothers resumes new lending after landmark court of appeal ruling
Automotive consultancy Motorvise has celebrated its first decade in business by adding two major motor manufacturers to its client portfolio.
Manheim Auction Services celebrated the highly successful launch of its new Gloucester specialist auction site in October 2024, setting new records in the process.
Auction house BCA achieved record-breaking used car sales volumes in October 2024, building on September’s strong performance.
Marshall Motor Group has opened its new Nissan dealership in Cambridge returning the brand to the area as the city’s only authorised Nissan retailer for new and approved used vehicles, as well as for servicing and parts.
Lenders are ramping up their technology solutions to provide timely, transparent commission disclosures to customers following the recent Court of Appeal ruling on motor finance, iVendi reports.
Online platform Auto Trader has posted strong revenue and profit growth within its core business in its latest financial first-half results for the six months ending 30 September.
The used car market grew by 4.3% from July to September, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The Marketing Delivery team will share exclusive insights into car buyer behaviours and digital marketing best practices at AM Live 2024 on November 13.
Chinese newcomer brands Omoda and Jaecoo have recorded sales of over two million vehicles from January to October 2024, with overseas exports reaching 941,275 vehicles, an increase of 23.8%.
Rochdale-based lender Marsh Finance is to integrate iVendi’s point-of-sale (POS) system allowing it to share its finance options with dealers across the iVendi network.
Northern Ireland’s largest car retailers are calling on the region’s authorities to accelerate their efforts to reverse the MOT backlog which they say is impacting public and business confidence amid concerns about road safety.
Manufacturers struggled to hit October new car sales as they scrambled to comply with the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the duty of car finance providers to disclose detailed commission arrangements and secure clear consent from the car buyer, according to industry insiders.
Fast-growing fintech business Bumper is acquiring Telford-based AutoBI, a specialist in business intelligence solutions for dealerships and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Auto Trader will showcase Co-Driver, its new suite of AI-driven auto retail tools, as part of its stand at this year's AM Live.
Automotive Management Live 2024 is set to take place on November 13 at the NEC in Birmingham, offering a comprehensive platform for automotive professionals to explore the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the industry.
The used car market saw a significant shift towards alternative fuel vehicles last month with hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) combined achieving their highest share of listings yet, according to Motors’ Market View.
Dealers have largely welcomed a range of measures from last week’s Budget, viewing them as beneficial for the used car market.
October marks the third consecutive month that electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit the 20% mark and places the car industry well above the 2024 targets set by the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate, according to New AutoMotive.
Fewer than four in ten (38.8%) of new car registrations were made by private buyers so far this year despite a widening choice of over 125 battery electric models - up 38% from last year - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest monthly figure
