Arnold Clark extends Click & Collect network with new Exeter site
Stellantis UK makes key senior management changes
Car dealers should protect themselves against wrangling over the real-life - as opposed to advertised - range of electric vehicles (EV) by getting buyers to accept that there is likely to be a disparity.
UK motor retail executives have shared their tributes following the sad deaths of two automotive sector experts, Brian Hawkins and Dan Kirby, this month.
Pendragon, the owner of the Stratstone, Evans Halshaw and Car Store brands, has delivered a positive set of trading results revealing pre-tax profits rising 10.6% to £36.4 million in the six months to June 30.
Industry veteran Suzuki GB director Dale Wyatt shared his thoughts and a direct plea for modern automotive retail leaders to rethink their plans in changing conditions.
Marketing Delivery and Sandown Mercedes-Benz will deliver a special presentation at AM Live about how agency and EVs will bring fresh opportunities for retailers.
American motor retailer AutoNation has now joined the bidding war for Pendragon, with its own 32p per share pitch matching the revised offer proposed by its US rival Lithia.
European car makers are demanding that Brussels postpone the impact of a Brexit trade deal for three years to prevent taxes being imposed on electric vehicles (EV) traded between the EU and the UK.
Maserati has become the latest brand to join luxury dealer group H.R. Owen’s new multi-marque facility with the opening of the first UK new store concept in Hatfield.
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Hendy Group enhances customer experience with new app
The self-styled Team Plummet from Winchester Motor Group took part in a 15,000 ft skydive on September 22 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Gap insurance experts are calling for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to clarify its stance, citing its recent blanket warning as “irresponsible”.
Independent Garage Association salutes BIG Awards 2023 winners
In the latest AM News Show podcast, CarShop chief executive Nigel Hurley and IMI president professor Jim Saker talk about used cars, Chinese imports, and workplace culture.
Stuart Perham is to join Cox Automotive Europe from Rivus Fleet Solutions where he was chief technology and information officer.
eBay is launching a new Assured Fit guarantee to help car owners find the right part for their car – and providing both a money back promise and free returns process if it doesn’t fit.
After UK prime minister Rishi Sunak suddenly eased off the 2030 deadline for final sales of petrol and diesel new cars last week to 2035, Steve Nash, chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shares an urgent warning about a fundamental risk to automotive aftermarket services in the coming years.
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A second pitch from Anders Hedin and Roger Penske's dealer groups to acquire Pendragon in its entirety has upped their offer from 28p per share to 32p per share.
The restructuring agreement announced by online car dealer Cazoo this week to “deleverage” its capital structure and further improve its “financial flexibility” won't yet smooth its investors' journey, and stakeholders should "buckle up" according to one expert.
Sales of used diesel cars up to four years old could soon enjoy a renaissance following Rishi Sunak’s delay on banning new ICE car sales until 2035.
Lookers has relaunched its Kia dealership in Chester following a major £1.8 million transformation.
Laura Brailey has been promoted to the position of sales director at Mazda UK in recognition of her 28 years’ experience and familiarity with Mazda UK and its dealer partners.
The FCA has given insurers a three-month ultimatum after recent data revealed that guaranteed asset protection (GAP) products could be failing to provide fair value.
BDO partner Chris Bond has taken over from Steve Le Bas as its new head of motor retail in the UK.
Consumer incentives must be put in place by the UK Government as a matter of urgency in the wake of its decision to delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
UK U-turn on 2030 must not impact EV upskilling and investment in infrastructure
Ray Chapman Motors Bradford readies for October reboot
