Whether a manufacturer or dealer, maintaining competitive advantage is no longer about the cars you make and sell; it’s about product, service and brand
Used car marketplace Motorway has launched a new campaign featuring genuine customer stories.
A level of optimism among the customer base suggests the potential for a more stable month.
Swansway's Ashley Chesters is to take on the role of SEAT service manager after five and a half years at Crewe.
West End Garage Škoda’s George Lockhart is marking his 80th birthday and remains a true stalwart of the industry.
The Financial Conduct Authority could implement a simplified claims process if it deems there has been widespread unfair treatment of car buyers due to discretionary commission agreements between lenders and car dealers or brokers.
The Ford Kuga was the fastest-selling used car last year, taking on average just 13 days to shift off retailers’ forecourts, twice as quickly as the average.
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced it is looking deeper at historical agreements between motor finance companies and their brokers or car dealers because of mounting complaints, some of which have been upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service. But what is causing its concern?
A third of British drivers revisit the same dealership to buy their next car, according to findings by used car website AA Cars research.
Land Rover products dominated 2023 for the third year running, while other premium makes continued to deliver strong returns, according to Dealer Auction.
Historical arrangements used by motor finance firms to pay commission to car dealers and brokers are being reviewed by the Financial Conduct Authority in case consumers have not been treated fairly.
Close Brothers Premium Finance (CBPF) has signed an exclusive deal with broker The Green Insurer
GWM ORA UK has handed over its 1,000th ORA Funky Cat to a customer in Exeter who chose a ‘First Edition+’ variant from City West Country.
Chris Bond, tax partner and head of motor retail, at BDO UK takes a look at the key issues motor retailers should focus on during the coming year.
Gravells Kia Bridgend clinched a hattrick of accolades at the car maker’s 2023 Dealer Excellence Awards.
Executive search business Ennis & Co has launched an investment services division to provide guidance and financial investment for early-stage start-ups.
Global pricing approaches that are significantly less complex can determine market success.
At the CES Show Kia has revealed a concept range of electric vans that will be the foundation of its commercial vehicle sales from 2025.
Gary Smith is to return to Europcar Mobility Group as managing director of its UK and Ireland operation.
Manufacturers should hedge their bets on the future trajectory of EVs - even entertain ‘heretical’ theories - before betting on the speed of transition
While car buyers will have more choice of new and used car stock in 2024 the challenges and uncertainties for OEMs and franchised dealers will only continue to mount.
Tesla is likely to wrest back its battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales crown until 2030 despite BYD’s bid for the title.
The Fix Auto network is developing its first repair centre solely dedicated to light commercial vehicles and vans.
Recruiting enough qualified technicians to meet workload will continue to challenge service and repair businesses.
The AM100 leader, Sytner, now owns a sixth of the entire UK network of BMW and Mini dealerships, following the completion of its latest takeover.
Wages, recruitment and cost of living impact will have the biggest potential to impact dealership profit in 2024
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Bridge Learning Tech has appointed Sarah Sillars as its industry champion and ambassador for skills development in the era of AI.
Motor factor GSF Car Parts rewarded more than a thousand customers with a bumper Christmas through its All Wrapped Up promotion
Aston Barclay is innovating the UK vehicle remarketing sector with the Proovstation Inspection Gantry which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)
