An "exclusive use country retreat" is how luxury carmaker Bentley Motors is describing its new flagship customer experience centre for wealthy buyers of its supercars.
The 2025 AM Awards are now open for entries from car and van dealerships, dealer groups, manufacturers' national sales companies, and automotive retail suppliers. Entering Automotive Management’s AM Awards is a strategic opportunity for UK car dealerships to gain recognition, enhance brand credibility, and engage with industry leaders.
New analysis by roadside assistance organisation The AA has identified the main reasons for calls out to rescue electric vehicles are the same as for petrol and diesel cars.
Van operators are fearful that a lack of support for the take-up of operationally challenging zero emission LCVs will lead to failures to reach Government targets.
Former Lookers executive Paul Bentley has been recruited by the National Franchised Dealer Association.
Just a few hours after Automotive Management Live 2024 closed the doors almost three dozen senior leaders of dealer groups joined Automotive Management and this year's AM100 sponsors at an invitation-only dinner.
Ineos Automotive is planning to restart production of its Grenadier and Quartermaster models in early January, following a halt in September caused by a critical component shortage.
Roadside Garages Kia Coleraine has secured two accolades at the second annual Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards, cementing its reputation as a top performer in the region's automotive sector.
The used car market has experienced a notable decline in sales in the wake of the Autumn Budget, according to data released today by Marketcheck.
The UK car market is expected to hit its peak in terms of petrol vehicle numbers in 2024 although the industry continues to grapple with the the post-pandemic shortage of nearly 3 million cars not sold during that period, stricter Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) targets, rising competition from new brands and models - all at a time of lacklustre appetite for electric vehicles (EV).
Liberal Democrat MP for Wokingham Clive Jones heard firsthand about the significant discrepancies in the cost of home versus public charging and the need for additional government support to entice motorists to go green when he visited Select’s HQ in Reading.
The motor retail industry is being urged to have its say on a proposal from the Financial Conduct Authority to let dealerships and finance providers delay their responses to consumer complaints about motor finance commission.
Finance offers and heavy discounting is masking the challenges of Europe's new car market, according to JATO Dynamics.
Direct warnings to the UK Government about the feasibility of ZEV Mandate targets without more work to get motorists into electric cars appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe by 2027, including around 800 roles in the UK, as the company responds to slow demand for electric vehicles (EV) and intensifying competition from Chinese car makers.
Data intelligence specialist Percayso is partnering with Cartotrade to provide dealers with access to the most comprehensive vehicle pricing and ownership data through a new market intelligence tool.
The manual handbrake, once a defining feature of nearly every car, is rapidly disappearing.
South coast-based independent retailer Frosts Cars has teamed up with Marketing Delivery to enhance its aftersales customer communications, aiming to improve retention and workshop utilisation.
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) - driven by strategic shifts among legacy manufacturers and competition from new entrants - could lead to reduced variety in vehicle makes and models, especially if manufacturers scale back their UK presence.
The probe into historic motor finance practices by some car loan providers could cost the industry £30 billion, according to ratings agency Moody's.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has partnered with Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) to introduce a comprehensive lineup of regulated protection products through its new captive WSG Guardian Insurance.
John Veichmanis, chief executive of Carwow Group, has become a Gold Patron for the Automotive 30% Club
The results of the latest research by Automotive Management and BDO into the UK's biggest franchised dealer groups is here in the 2024 AM100 report.
The Omoda E5 has secured a five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP’s latest evaluations, following in the footsteps of its petrol-engine counterpart, the Omoda 5, which received the same rating in 2022.
Legendary British carmaker has unveiled its revamped logo, styled as JaGUar, which “seamlessly blends upper and lower case characters in visual harmony,” according to the brand.
Legal and compliance specialist Auxillias has launched the Motor Finance Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to support motor finance professionals grappling with evolving regulatory requirements.
Industry charity Ben is once again bringing festive relief to automotive families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis through its Christmas Families Project.
RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale have earned the prestigious Gold Accreditation in Toyota GB's "Best Employer in Town" (BEIT) programme, marking them as standout workplaces in the sector.
Inverness-based Carzar is crediting its standard 12-month RAC Warranty with driving sales and building trust among customers.
Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng has formalised its strategic partnership with International Motors as its official distributor in the UK, charged with ensuring that its EV range will receive dedicated support from import to aftersales.
