Keyloop has launched an innovation division out of its Canadian offices in Winnipeg, headed up by chief innovation officer Glen Demetrioff.
Used car buyers are becoming more risk averse and seeking higher-quality vehicles with lower running costs.
Dacia UK brand director Luke Broad has said that the budget motoring brand has “seized every opportunity” as it celebrates the results of its first year under the ‘Renaulution’ strategy.
Used van dealers are returning to auction halls to inspect higher mileage and older vehicles prior to bidding.
Perrys Motor Sales managing director Darren Ardron has expressed his confidence at tackling the car retail sector’s headwinds after the business posted a 275% pre-tax profit rise from “excellent” 2021 trading.
Select Car Leasing has agreed a partnership with sustainable energy solutions provider Egg to become an official partner for EV charging point subscriptions.
Candid online used car and van descriptions that highlight scratches, dents and other minor damage are a key lesson from digital disruptors for dealers, says iVendi.
SsangYong Motors UK has expanded its dealer network with the addition of North City SsangYong.
Car subscription software provider Loopit is witnessing increased demand from retailers looking at alternative revenue stream solutions for their used car inventory.
Only 5% of car buyers plan to purchase a diesel powered model and two thirds said they’d never buy one, according to a new study.
Mazda UK sales director Peter Allibon has discussed the Japanese brand’s challenging launch of online retail, its direct vehicle imports to the UK and agency model retail in a wide-ranging interview with the AM News Show.
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Marshall Motor Group has succeeded in condensing the operations of three Audi premium car dealerships into one flagship location with the opening of its new Audi Centre in South East London.
Wholesale used car prices have declined for a fourth successive month at BCA remarketing centres across the UK as chief operating officer Stuart Pearson asserts “we have seen the market soften”.
Vauxhall has removed its Insignia to align its range to “UK market trends” as it moves towards the full electrification of its new car models.
Audi has suspended the production of its A4, A5 and A8 saloon cars as component supplies continue to hamper the German premium car manufacturer.
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has partnered with Wagonex to pilot a subscription service for the new Cupra Born performance electric vehicle (EV).
Eastbourne MG has taken car sales to the ‘high street’ with its relocation into the coastal town’s Langley Shopping Centre.
The National Franchised Dealers Associations (NFDA) has indicated that it is keen to learn what influence new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation from the European Commission (EC) will have on the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Auto Trader has struck-up a new partnership with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which will see the used car marketplaces data become an official economic barometer for the authority.
JCT600 apprentices have told the AM News Show how they overcame stigma about the automotive sector to find a new ‘home from home’ in Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz franchised dealership roles.
The squeeze on household incomes and continued new car supply constraints mean that the UK’s car finance sector is likely to be restricted to ‘single-digit growth’ in 2022, the FLA has said.
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Vertu Motors has completed a £2 million share buy back transaction to boost its employee benefit trust” as chief executive Robert Forrester increased his own shareholding in the car retail PLC.
Available Car has appointed former Renault Retail Group regional operations director Craig Heathershaw as its new chief operating officer.
Mark Hankey has joined Aston Barclay’s ‘new look’ sales team as chief revenue officer.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced its sponsorship of the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiration for Innovation Network.
The automotive industry must embrace digital transformation being driven by tech-savvy generation of younger drivers.
Snows Motor Group is continuing to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a year of treats for staff, including 1,000 freshly made pizza lunches.
A transformative period for TrustFord which saw an acceleration of fleet volumes, a restructured portfolio and a focus on employee culture will be the legacy of this year’s AM Hall of Fame inductee, Stuart Foulds.
