Car retailers need not fear a “seismic” slump in used car values in 2022 as limited supplies and strong demand remain the order of the day, according to Cap HPI and Auto Trader.
Halfords has redoubled its focus on offering vehicle servicing and tyres with the £62 million acquisition of the National service centre network.
Steer Automotive Group has laid claim to the title of “UK’s fastest growing accident repair group” after completing the acquisition of Tyne Tees Vehicle Repair Group (TTVRG).
Subaru UK has followed Isuzu UK with the offer of a free Quick Check winter safety and condition inspection.
Ben has teamed up with wellbeing data specialists Wellonomics to provide a customised platform to automotive businesses.
Kia Motors UK has published the pricing and specification details for its new Sportage SUV, with prices starting from £26,745.
Devonshire Motors have invested over £750,000 in a refurbishment project to maximise its dealership space following the introduction of new franchise partners Hyundai and Isuzu.
Vertu Bradford Land Rover is on a recruit drive to support its service department, with new employees receiving a £2,000 signing bonus.
Volkswagen’s range of service plans, as well as the new All-in integrated aftersales service package, are subject to a 25% discount until December 15.
Car manufacturers exploring the agency model franchised car retail agreements “want to put the dealer last”, Suzuki GB boss Dale Wyatt has told his dealers.
Cazoo has vowed to grow its car inventory in Europe after officially launching its online car retail offering in France and Germany today.
Vertu Motors become the ‘Official Car Retailer’ League One football team Sunderland AFC for the remainder of the current season.
Sytner Group has teamed up with luxury car franchise partner Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to offer a real-life hero the chance to experience an all-expenses day out in London.
Dacia UK has opened online pre-ordering for its new seven-seat SUV, the Dacia Jogger.
Evolution Funding has appointed Lloyds Banking Group’s Katie Hayes to the board as its first chief operating officer in what was described as a “crucial step” towards achieving its strategic goals.
Digital automotive retail tools can bring and end to a one-size-fits-all sales experience for car buyers, according to Keyloop chief executive Tom Kilroy.
Lamborghini in the UK is on course to bounce back from the COVID-related drop in sales and is eyeing the next step in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
Pendragon has increased its profit expectations for 2021 by a further 14.3% after continued car buyer demand powered it to another profit upgrade.
Automotive executive from across the globe have predicted “profitable growth” in the next five years, despite ongoing vehicle supply and staffing worries.
Bowker Motor Group has promoted Jonathan Rogan to the role of head of business at its BMW and Mini centres in Preston.
Peugeot’s 308 hatchback and 308 SW estate have been made available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain for the first time as UK retailers open order books for the new models.
Andrew Dickinson has joined Donnelly Group as its new head of marketing.
A stabilising of values in the used van market in recent months may highlight “what’s to come” for the used car sector, according to remarketing giant BCA.
Bumper has integrated with Keyloop’s car dealer management systems to facilitate the provision of digital aftersales payments.
Maserati has vowed to maintain the “centrality of dealerships’ role” after unveiling a new OTO Retail project corporate identity (CI) in a bid to adapt to customers’ growing demands for online sales.
People are the automotive retail sector’s biggest asset.
Stellantis brands outsold those of the Volkswagen Group for the first time as Europe suffered a 30% decline in new car registrations during October, Jato Dynamics has revealed.
Constellation Automotive’s £201.6 million offer for a 64.4% controlling stake in Marshall Motor Group has been described as a “done deal” after an ‘undertaking to accept’ was published via the London Stock Exchange.
Nissan will launch 15 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, as part of its Ambition 2030 strategy.
Lookers has appointed Danny Bishop to the newly created role of head of learning and development.
