Volvo Car UK has appointed brand veteran Kristian Elverfors as its new managing director ahead of John Wakefield’s to new role in Sweden.
Hatfields Group’s Wakefield dealership was named as Jaguar’s retailer of the year while Shukers Group Ludlow operation received the same accolade from Land Rover as JLR recognised its top car dealers of 2018.
With the April 1 deadline for the introduction of the HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) platform for VAT now upon us, Alison Horner, partner and head of VAT at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, gives her top tips on how to survive the new system.
Rapid change is on the not-so-distant horizon for the automotive industry.
Audi has announced that its new SQ2 is available to order in the UK, priced from £36,800 with first deliveries commencing in March
Hyundai Motor UK has geared up its dealer network for a boost in fleet and business sales, following record sales last year.
Aston Barclay has announced two senior appointments to head up its new Digital Solutions business, based in the group’s new mega auction centre in Wakefield.
Daimler and Geely have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to own, operate and further develop the Smart car brand as a premium electric vehicle (EV) pioneer.
The Capgemini Research Institute has found that just 10% of major automotive companies are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) projects at scale, despite evidence that the technology could add millions to their profits.
A ninth consecutive month of declining car production at UK manufacturing plants should serve as “a wake-up call” for anyone who thinks the sector could survive a ‘no deal’ Brexit, the SMMT has said.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Arch Concept car dealership network restructure remains just 60% complete despite hopes that an "aggressive" original schedule which wanted changes to almost every retail site by the end of 2018.
Cap HPI has reported that used car values have “softened” during March as the SUV segment defined an overall average decline of 0.9% at three years and 60,000 miles.
Jardine Motors Group has achieved a bronze award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in recognition of its efforts to recruit veterans into its retail sites.
DS Automobiles has awarded the team at W R Davies Motor Group's DS Salon Stafford with its ‘Entrepreneurial Award’ for outstanding achievement.
Morrisons will become the latest supermarket chain to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) with a charge point specialist set to drive the installation of infrastructure at its UK stores.
Used car stock levels have risen by 12% year-on-year, according to Motors.co.uk.
Tesla’s Model 3 outsold the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class as it became Europe’s fastest selling electric vehicle (EV) during February.
Renault could restart its merger talks with Alliance partner Nissan ahead of a bid to acquire the FCA Group, according to reports in the Financial Times.
A YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 47% of car owners are unaware that they can extend the vehicle manufacturer’s warranty once it expires.
Pendragon has successfully appealed its £134,000 conviction for advertising an ex-rental car as having “one previous owner”.
Halliwell Jones' Warrington BMW dealership has lodged a planning application which would allow it to make use of derelict land to store 150 vehicles in preparation for the arrival of vehicles subject to the brand’s “safety critical” recall.
Automotive data experts at Cap HPI have found that the owners of some small electric vehicles (EVs) could run their zero-emissions car for 12 months and make a profit when they sell it on.
Up to 50 new jobs are due to be created by Startline Motor Finance this year as the business transfers its customer services function in-house.
Truscott’s Peugeot Barnstable took the UK’s first order for the Peugeot e-208 electric vehicle (EV) on the very same day that the all-new hatchback was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2019.
The Financial Conduct Authorities (FCA) Motor Finance Review has finally arrived. The eagerly awaited and long overdue investigation into auto finance has revealed what many in the industry had predicted.
Motorline and BCA combined to raise over £2,700 for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex with a charity auction at Motorline Mega Sale at BCA Paddock Wood.
City Auction Group has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new directors, a new chairman and chief executive.
Halliwell Jones has agreed a new two year deal with BCA to remarket 3,500 vehicles annually at BCA Preston.
Colin Appleyard is preparing to marked its 40th year's trading since the unveiling of its first Suzuki car dealership in the UK with a series of customer events throughout 2019.
Jardine Motors Group is preparing to open a new Audi dealership in Bolton following its acquisition of the current facility and planned new showroom from Inchcape.
