Mercedes and MG were the only franchises to prevent a Lexus lock-out as the Japanese car brand emerged as car retailers’ favourite manufacturer partners for a seventh successive NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey.
The UK’s automotive retail sector has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death yesterday (September 8) brought an end to a 70-year reign.
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has told the House of Commons that the “most in need” UK businesses will receive support to tackle soaring energy bills.
Cazoo has confirmed that it will retreat from mainland Europe to focus on the UK used car market as part of cost-saving measures expected to deliver net savings of over £100m by end of 2023.
Car subscriptions services are expected to become more popular as living costs increase, causing more consumers look for greater flexibility with their finances.
Batteries from electric Kias will be re-purposed for use in energy storage systems, when the car reaches the end of its life.
Porsche’s IPO plan to boost its electric vehicle (EV) development plans with the help of a multi-million-pound funding boost and additional “entrepreneurial freedom” could yet be scuppered, it has been claimed.
Independent garages will be offered a free energy use audit as part of a new scheme launched by the Independent Garage Association (IGA) to help businesses tackle soaring costs.
Tesla’s Model Y set record safety scores in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash testing as electric vehicle (EV) newcomers Ora and Genesis also achieved five-star ratings.
Yeomans Group were recipients of three out of 10 awards at the 2022 Honda Dealer Awards held a Sky Gardens in London.
Daimler Trucks has launched a new financial services business to help support Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks customers.
October’s fuel cap price increase - if implemented - would result in a safety risk for motorists as one-in-five say they plan to cut back on car maintenance.
Consumers are purchasing new cars within five days of making a first enquiry, according to Marketing Delivery.
Kia has launched a campaign to encourage the sale of genuine parts for use in the independent after market sector.
The new prime minister Liz Truss has appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg to the post of business secretary and Anne-Marie Trevelyan to the post of transport secretary, both responsible for policies critical for the success of the UK motor retail industry.
A Seat dealer already offering customers cut-price showroom stays is bidding to become a rural holiday destination with a planning application for two apartments within its new dealership development.
The commercial vehicle sector has suffered its eight month of decline, as August’s registration figures were 24.6% down.
Donnelly Group has appointed Stephen Hughes as business manager at its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Dungannon.
Motor finance providers are likely to tighten the criteria on which they base their lending, in order to minimise their risks during the cost of living crisis.
Motorpoint chief executive Mark Carpenter is rooting for a strong September of new car registrations to get supplies flowing and ease an “overheated” used car sector.
Vertu Motors is taking its car dealerships “off grid” as part of efforts to combat the soaring cost of energy in the second half of 2022.
August’s new car registrations winners included Citroen, Cupra, Dacia and Tesla as the retailers helped UK automotive to only its second month of growth in 2022.
Used premium cars are attracting more buyers in the 18-24 age group than before, according to Heritage Car Insurance.
Mfldirect has appointed Theo Kortland as managing director of its new vehicle refurbishment centre in Leicestershire.
A ‘Citroën EVent’ set to be launched on World EV Day (September 9) will give car retail customers £750 off the Stellantis brand’s range of zero-emissions vehicles.
Franchised car retailers may be forced to set aside manufacturer standards and don jumpers and jackets in showrooms to mitigate the impact of soaring energy costs.
Group 1 Automotive has completed the acquisition of Essex-based BMW and Mini franchised car retailer Fairfield Motor Group.
September’s new car sales will be a ‘true barometer’ of the UK’s automotive recovery after a 1.2% rise in August registrations left the sector down 10.7% down year-to-date.
High-performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has grown its revenues 95% and registrations by 123% during the first half of 2022 – and has yet to expand its one-model car range.
BMW is starting production of hydrogen powertrains at its Munich plant as part of an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) strategy which includes mass-production in future.
