Arnold Clark chief executive Eddie Hawthorne has told AM that the Scottish automotive retail giant expects to sever ties with more franchises after its exit from Ford and Toyota this month.
Paul Rigby Group will operate the UK’s third Polestar Space when the electric vehicle (EV) brand’s new facility opens its doors to customers at the Touchwood Solihull shopping centre next week.
Renault Retail Group has closed its Renault London West site and relocated the business into a former Robins & Day Vauxhall showroom at Staples Corner.
The automotive sector needs to drive its “cultural competence” to deliver levels of diversity and inclusion which could help solve its skills crisis.
Automotive distribution and car retail PLC Inchcape has reported a 12% rise in turnover and 131% in pre-tax profits in its 2021 annual financial results.
Multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) company Innovate Automotive (IA) has partnered with the AA to offer roadside assistance to its customers.
Simon Proudler has been promoted to chief financial officer at Available Car after eight years with the independent, family-owned used car retailer.
Aston Martin has reported a 79% uplift in revenues and a near-halving of its pre-tax losses ahead of the arrival of the world’s most powerful SUV and a new V12 Vantage coupe to its model line-up.
Driverama has started selling used cars online in Germany, a year after it established a car buying service in the region.
Car buyers are more likely to recommend dealers that offer add-ons than those that do not, according to a new study by JudgeService.
Stellantis has revealed that it exceeded profitability targets in 2021 despite a 20% decline in new vehicle production triggered by the shortage of semiconductor microchips.
Ford and Peugeot retailer Busseys will close two of its franchised dealerships as it works to adapt to the “huge changes” impacting the automotive retail sector.
Snows Motor Group has launched a ‘Mission 60’ fund-raising drive to raise £60,000 for good causes in its 60th anniversary year.
Market analysts have predicted that Porsche could be valued at in excess of £75 billion ahead of a public offering which aims to unlock value from the performance car brand.
Fresh Motors has opened a new site in Watton with capacity to display more than 100 used cars and vans for sale.
Unity Automotive has expanded in Coventry with a standalone showroom representing the rapidly-growing MG brand.
Tesla has made planning applications to adapt a former Porsche dealership in Dorset into a new showroom for its electric cars.
Porsche has set ambitious targets for electric car sales that will be driven by new battery-fuelled versions of its 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars and its Macan SUV.
JCB Group's Sittingbourne Van Centre has been hailed the best of the UK Volkswagen Van Centre at the brand's annual awards ceremony.
Newspaper The Times has criticised dealer groups which it says will post "record annual profits" this year for not paying back the state support they received when COVID lockdowns closed their showrooms.
Volkswagen has removed all but one versions of its ID3 electric car, in order to shorten lead times amid the semiconductor supply shortage.
Car buyers could be entitled to compensation from five of the world’s largest shipping companies as part of a class action lawsuit has been given the green light this week.
The boss of a Bristol Suzuki car dealership has been left reeling after Storm Eunice wrecked 15 new cars on its forecourt.
Aston Barclay has been appointed as The Independent Motor Dealers Association’s (IMDA) official auction partner for 2022, following a “successful” first year.
Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid Ford models can now access more than 16,000 charge points in the UK.
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is behind plans to redevelop a DIY store in Bristol into a car showroom and service centre.
Renault has certified Pinewood DMS as an approved international dealer management system provider, in recognition that it supports a range of Renault interfaces to help franchisees operate their businesses effectively.
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The National Franchised Dealers Association's (NFDA) Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme has launched a new Aftersales Pilot Group as it reaches 300 members.
Marshall Motor Group was the only car retail business to feature in the 2022 Great Place to Work Best Workplaces for Wellbeing rankings.
