Driverama has said that it has no immediate plans to bring its growing online car retail operation to the UK after kicking off its growth in new European markets.
Renault has celebrated a 52% uplift in its hybrid and electric car sales across Europe in 2021, although its global total vehicle sales fell by 6.7%.
The Women Automotive Network has urged companies to have leadership support and career development opportunities in place to improve automotive career desirability for a more diverse workforce.
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There is just one week left to enter the Cox Automotive Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award, run in association with AM.
Newly published motor finance market data from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) have revealed that business volumes rose by a third in November.
Renault UK has promoted its national corporate sales manager Peter Horton to head of fleet and used vehicles as the brand enters the next stage of its ‘Renaulution’ strategy.
Trevor Boswell has been promoted to head of SecretService, having joined the business last year.
Vertu Motors has recorded an increase in employee satisfaction during 2021, with more than 90% of its staff members saying they enjoy their job.
Inchcape has appointed De Beers chief financial officer and former Rolls-Royce Holdings deputy CFO Sarah Kuijlaars as a non-executive director
Motorpoint has begun the process of recruiting 30 new employees ahead of the opening of its new 120-car retail site in Maidstone.
Carparison general manager Matt Woodward has said that the fast-growing business was galvanised by its win in the AM Awards’ Best Finance or Leasing Brokerage.
AutoProtect Group has welcomed former Pendragon head of finance & insurance Mike Edwards as its new chief sales and marketing officer.
Ben has launched a new website offering quick access to self-help tools which help automotive workers combat issues including mental health and money worries.
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) has been accused of adopting “disgraceful divide and rule tactics" after its technicians voted in favour of a four-day strike over pay.
Moneyshake, the car leasing comparison site backed by Darren Guiver has secured nationwide dealership coverage to offer new car buyers PCP deals on its platform.
Lloyds has partnered with Zoom EV to offer discounted charging and accident management services to new electric vehicle (EV) buyers.
Car dealers “smashed” historical automotive retail trends to record a net £50,000 profit in November, according to the latest sector KPIs published by ASE.
Barlow Motors Skoda car salesman Warwick Bettany will appear on ITV2’s The Cabins TV dating show after being talent-spotted on Instagram by producers.
A used car retailer that saw £250,000 worth of used car stock written-off after a high-speed police chase ended in a Volkswagen Golf somersaulting across his forecourt has been told he must foot the bill.
A car buyer threatened to “execute” a car dealer in a string of racist and threatening text messages after his Mini Cooper S broke down, leaving him stranded at the roadside on the day he bought it.
Toyota and Lexus have teamed up with Amazon to launch new online stores which aim to harness the convenience of online shopping for their customers.
Lloyd Motor Group is set for further expansion with the acquisition of Windermere-based Kia retail group Rayrigg Motors.
Car supplies could take up to eight years to recover after component shortages and COVID-19 factory closures, according to Pendragon chief executive Bill Berman.
Bristol Street Motors has become an official partner of “The Rams” Derby County Football Club, as it expands its sponsorship of sport across the country.
Carzam has expanded its senior leadership team with the addition of Laura Chapman as the company’s first chief people officer.
Sherwoods Motor Group has targeted further growth with Stellantis after it added a second Citroen franchise through the acquisition of Sunderland car retailer Town Centre Automobiles.
Luscombe Motors has appointed former Mitsubishi and Suzuki finance specialist Soteris Neophytou as its new Innovation and development manager.
Cazoo is expanding its darts sponsorship portfolio to include the World Darts Championship along with the UK Open, Players Championship Finals and Masters.
Digital transformation has made headlines in the automotive industry since the start of the pandemic as retailers accelerated plans to give buyers the choice of how, where and when to buy their new or used car.
