Maserati has started production of its new Ghibli plug-in hybrid as part of its plans to electrify every new model in its range.
Honda UK announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Streng as its new managing director ahead of the retirement of current MD David Hodgetts.
heycar has completed the acquisition of long-established consumer automotive website HonestJohn.co.uk just weeks after it slipped into administration due to “significant cash flow difficulties”.
Citroën UK has handed out more than 30 awards as it celebrated the top performing dealerships and employees from its UK retail network at an annual Dealer Excellence event.
A total of 80 independent garages and franchised dealerships outside the UK mainland have renewed their commitment to abide by The Motor Ombusman’s Codes of Practice.
The RAC Dealer Network is looking for 170 used car retailers to join it this year.
Ford is said to be in talks with its franchised partners as part of a bid to accelerate the “natural erosion” of its UK dealer network.
The Government has recently started consulting on bringing forward the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2040 to 2035...or perhaps even 2032.
Chapelhouse Motor Group has added new MG Motor UK car dealerships in St Helens and Southport to its franchise portfolio.
Livery Dole is set to be acquired in a management buy-out (MBO) that will formalise an employee share scheme at the Devon-based Mitsubishi Motor UK retailer.
The 2019 new car market reached a seven-year low after the third consecutive year of decline.
Autotech Recruit has re-branded its business, placing its three existing divisions - Autotech Recruit, Autotech Training and Autotech Apprentice – under one umbrella company, Autotech Group.
Energy giant EDF has acquired electric vehicle chargepoint provider Pod Point in a deal worth £110 million.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined automotive finance provider Moneybarn £2.77 million for failing to treat "vulnerable" customers fairly when they fell behind with loan repayments while in financial difficulties.
Citroën has launched its electric vehicle (EV) offensive with the opening of order books for the new C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) – its first plug-in model since the C-Zero city car.
Car retailers are missing out on the chance to “turbocharge” their aftersales operations due to poor customer data, according to Marketing Delivery.
Wilsons Group has opened new Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealerships at its recently redeveloped 10-car FCA Group showroom in Epsom.
The first Distrigo parts hub for Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall vehicle parts has been opened by PSA-owned AM100 dealer group Robins And Day at Hayes in West London.
Fast-fit franchise Quick Lane Tyre and Autocentre has now completed DVSA certification for MOT testing at each of its 15 sites.
Franchised car retailers proved more resilient than then independent used car selling counterparts during 2019’s tough trading conditions, according to the CarGurus One Voice Report.
Car manufacturers' focus on electrification strategies has become so important in 2020 that areas around digitalisation and mobility services are being scaled back, according to Frost and Sullivan.
Car dealers, manufacturers and suppliers who won the awards, were highly commended and shortlisted at the 2020 AM Awards at our ceremony at the ICC Birmingham.
As indicators of a positive business culture go, a return-on-sales percentage which regularly outstrips that of staff turnover is hard to beat.
This business takes every opportunity it can to make good profit and keep its customers satisfied, no matter what their motoring needs.
This is a vehicle manufacturer that some observers thought was running out of road a decade ago.
CitNOW is a video technology and insight provider to 98% of the AM100, as well as 43 manufacturers, with its products supporting 3,898 retailers.
Jardine Motors Group emerged as the winner in the AM Awards 2020 AM People Investor category after lengthy deliberations over this year’s strongest entries.
Helping the team make the most of a good opportunity comes naturally to this winner, who's heading a business that, although young, shows plenty of promise.
Merging the online offering and physical experience for customers is a challenge this dealer group is tackling through investment in digital technology.
