Phillip Williams, founder and non-executive director at Oodle Car Finance, looks at what Consumer Duty means in practice and offers some pointers on navigating the new regulations.
Dealer groups are facing major buying restrictions or even total bans at auction in a bid to protect cashflow, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.
Pentagon has struck a dealership agreement with Chinese EV manufacturer BYD at its Tritton Road site in Lincoln from early 2024.
The Vertu Motors group is working with cap hpi to help manage risk and optimise profits in a volatile used car market
Tactical EV registrations by manufacturers could impact used prices and increase demand, according to INDICATA UK’s latest insights report.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a landmark prosecution of an independent repair garage for fitting unsuitable parts to a vehicle which would consequently make it illegal to drive on the road.
More than four out of 10 dealers (44%) anticipate that used car buyers will hang on to their petrol and diesel cars
Leading automotive companies in the United Kingdom have committed to ensuring that women constitute 30% of their workforce within the next six years
Luke Laurence at the Crown Suzuki dealership in Hendon, North London, has become the first individual to win The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Award.
November saw used trade values fall by 4.2%, equivalent to £775 at the three-year age point, according to experts at cap hpi.
Lotus has launched its own electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions including an ultra-fast 450 kW DC charger
The UK's first EV battery strategy has been published which sets out a 2030 vision for the UK to have a globally competitive battery supply chain that supports economic prosperity and the transition to net zero carbon emissions.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has significantly reduced its projections for electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the UK
Mike Williams will head business development for Intelligent Motoring to help the business expand.
Lancashire dealer group Bowker Motor Group has tempted Paul Hattersley away from Swansway Garages to become its group buyer.
Automotive industry charity Ben has launched its new Health & Wellbeing survey for 2023.
Bridgend-based Sinclair Finance & Leasing is extending its contract with Fleet Assist by a further three years as it works towards EV readiness
Santander Consumer Finance UK has partnered with Dealer Auction to handle the collection, processing and remarketing of its end-of-term MG vehicles.
Dealer-facing eBay Motors Group brand and consumer facing Motors.co.uk brand, have come together as a single entity, Motors.
Rybrook Automotive has embarked on a £1.4 million multi-site solar and EV charging project, delivered by renewable energy systems
The ‘secret sauce’ of the top 1,000 dealerships that makes then stand out is their friendly approach and rigorous efforts to make transactions easy
An artificial intelligence system is set to help Oodle Car Finance to identify vulnerable consumer credit customers and to ensure its staff adapt their behaviours accordingly.
A partnership between the UK's Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation and the USA's Auto Care Association is hoped to deliver shared best practice and collaboration in tackling the crucial issues faced by independent repairers and suppliers.
The next generation Qashqai and Juke electric cars will be built at Nissan's assembly plant in Sunderland following the carmaker's announcement of a fresh £1.1 billion investment round in the UK.
The Toyota Prius has been revealed as the most desirable used EV/hybrid this month, according to remarketing expert Aston Barclay.
Repair business Steer Automotive Group is planning to significantly grow its apprenticeship programme next year
Directors of AM100 dealer group JCT600 who hiked 80 miles along the Dales Way to raise funds for motor industry charity Ben are hoping to reach their £10,000 fundraising target.
Motorpoint insists its strategic adjustments and resilient business model will help it navigate the challenges faced by all retailers in the used car market
Jaguar Land Rover says it has invested more than £10 million in developing and providing security upgrades to lessen the chances of Range Rovers being stolen.
Discounts on new electric vehicles (EVs) rose 323% in the last year as car manufacturers tried to stimulate sales, according to new research by consumer champion and new car buying platform What Car?
