The SMMT has said that COVID-19 Lockdown 2 and the Welsh firebreak are set to result in the UK’s weakest new car sales performance since 1982, following a 1.6% decline during October.
Clarks of Kidderminster has growth its turnover to over £100 million after growing its car retail portfolio with the addition of Citroen, Ford, Mazda and MG franchised sites in 2019.
Cap HPI is poised to handle any large volume vehicle price hikes from car manufacturers in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
Consumer motor finance defied September’s 4.4% new car registrations dip to record a 7% year-on-year rise in volumes and 11% growth by value, according to the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA).
Perrys has closed its Ford dealership in Retford as part of the car manufacturers plan to close almost half of its UK franchised car retail locations.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed Government’s decision not to offer motorists another MOT extension and allow aftersales operations to remain open during ‘Lockdown 2’.
Vauxhall has ushered in its new logo and an updated design on the new Crossland SUV – with order books opening today.
CD Auction Group will launch a new dealer-to-dealer online remarketing platform as part of expansion plans under new operations director Andy Pearce.
Mission Motorsport is able to equip ex-services personnel for a new career in the automotive sector after gaining electric vehicle (EV) training centre approval from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Motorists still see a face-to-face aftersales service as 'the norm' despite car retailers' introduction of increased digitalisation to maintain COVID-19 social distancing.
Volkswagen has enhanced its Approved Used car retail scheme to include two years of warranty cover, MOT and roadside assistance to customers.
Hendy Group is considering an appeal after a planning decision which rejected plans a £25 million ‘Motor Village’ multi-brand car retail site at Tunbridge Wells.
Aston Barclay has confirmed it will never sell used cars to consumers in competition with its dealer customers, following the launch of rival firm BCA’s new cinch offering.
Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching a new online showroom that will give buyers full visibility of stock available across the brand’s dealer network.
Car retailers have once again been urged to “hold firm” with their used vehicle pricing as the UK returns to COVID-19 lockdown this week.
Car retailers’ efforts to drive sales through digital sales processes designed to overcome the challenges of COVID-19 delivered a 10% increase in new car orders last month.
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The Finance and Leasing Association has raised concerns about the new coronavirus payment deferral scheme proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority at the weekend.
Car dealers are arguing that their showrooms should stay open during the new lockdown announced by the UK Government at the weekend.
Mazda will provide buyers of its limited edition MX-30 First Edition with a free NewMotion home charger wallbox.
LCV demand remained strong in September as average values climbed yet again and sold volumes rose significantly, according to BCA.
Motor retail veteran Tony Bramall will leave the Lookers board at the end of this year.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is facing a £5bn lawsuit in the UK for the alleged use of emissions defeat devices in some of its diesel vehicles.
The number of test drive bookings recorded by AX has more than tripled since June, as pent-up consumer demand sees customers flocking to dealerships.
Heycar has appointed Matt McGuire as its new chief technology officer to oversee its roadmap of technical innovation and provide growth.
Motor repair executives have paid tribute folllowing the death of Tony Lowe, who was a board member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation from 2003 to 2018.
Insights into motor retail technology, new competition in the electric van market, dealers' reaction to Cinch and AM100 group Robins & Day's fight back since lockdown all feature in the new November 2020 issue of AM magazine, available to read today in print and digital formats (here).
CDK Global has launched Digital Documents, a paperless solution to help dealerships digitise post-sale processes and reduce paperwork.
Expansion of its used car supermarkets has helped Arnold Clark Automobiles drive profits and revenues up.
The Mazda CX-5 is the UK’s fastest selling used car, taking on average 24 days to sell, according to data from Auto Trader’s Fastest Selling Index.
