Demand for new cars is on the rise, with Auto Trader reporting a nearly 7% month-on-month (MoM) increase in platform visits for August ahead of the critical September plate change approaches.
Family-owned John Clark Motor Group (JCMG) has topped £1 billion turnover milestone in its latest figures for 2023 with net profits placing it in the upper quartile for return on sales.
Manheim Auction Services is investing a substantial seven-figure sum to transform its existing site in Gloucester into a specialised hub with over 1,000 vans and trucks on sale every month.
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John Clark Motor Group is opening of a new MG dealership in Perth, marking the addition of a second MG retailer to their expanding portfolio.
Family-owned Ron Brooks Motor Group is planning further growth and expansion after securing the Leicestershire market area for Chery brands Omoda and Jaecoo.
The used car market is experiencing a major shift towards hybrid vehicles, as detailed in the latest Indicata Market Watch report.
Tesla has unveiled a new finance offer that significantly reduces the starting price of leasing options for its popular Model Y SUV.
BMW led the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market for the first time in July, overtaking Tesla as overall EV registrations slowed.
HEVRA, the provider of technical support for electric and hybrid vehicles, is launching the 'rEVive' supercar support programme, tailored to the unique needs of supercar and rare vehicle owners.
Arnold Clark has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the 2024 Scottish Car of the Year (SCOTY) Awards.
Many insurers and brokers are still failing to demonstrate fair value despite industry efforts to improve governance and oversight regarding Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) products.
AM100 heavyweight Lookers hopes to open a new Cupra dealership in Manchester’s upmarket St Ann’s Square, home to jewellers, high-end fashion stores, and al fresco dining.
GSF Car Parts has further strengthened its nationwide presence with the launch of two new branches in Ruislip and Stockton.
Research Garage in Nuneaton took home the prestigious title of Retailer of the Year, also securing the Prestige Marketing Award for their exceptional efforts in Alfa Romeo’s annual Prestige Awards.
Major players like Volkswagen Group and Ford are facing significant challenges to meet new European Union (EU) regulations
Independently-owned dealer group Greenhous has appointed Craig Norton as its new dealer principal at its Telford dealership.
French luxury-premium marque DS Automobiles celebrated its network’s achievements at the annual Prestige Awards
The European Commission (EC) has issued a draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties of up to 36.3% on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China.
Dealer group TrustFord has once again demonstrated its commitment to making a difference by raising over £4,000 for Cancer Research UK through its annual charity fishing match.
Citygate Automotive is expanding its footprint in Watford, Hertfordshire, with the opening of the town’s first Kia dealership.
A car dealer has been sentenced after being convicted of selling the same dangerously defective car on two separate occasions.
Auto Trader has launched its biggest brand campaign to date, aiming to significantly boost new car sales as the UK’s automotive market faces increasing challenges.
The number of car retailers offering electric vehicles (EV) has stayed consistent year-on-year, with the lack of growth blamed on government indecision and market instability.
Luxury car dealership Whitson Prestige has been attacked by two masked men who ransacked its showroom and stole two high-end vehicles.
Stoneacre’s original flagship site in Scunthorpe, located on Winterton Road, is undergoing a significant refurbishment to transform it into a cutting-edge Ford centre.
Footage released by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service reveals the full scale of the devastating fire has severely damaged the Ron Skinner and Son car dealership in Tredegar.
LKQ UK & Ireland has reinforced its leadership team by appointing a new chief operating officer, along with a B2B trade director and a divisional director for the South at LKQ Euro Car Parts.
Dealers can now monitor online consumer interactions with vehicles in real time, thanks to a new tool introduced by iVendi.
Nearly nine out of 10 motorists (87%) believe it's crucial to have an independent, certified assessment of a used electric car's battery, showing how well previous owners have maintained it.
