Eden Motor Group is introducing new digital imaging technology at all 21 of its retailers to give it a competitive edge when presenting vehicle listings online.
Alan Greer has been appointed as the new head of finance at Startline Motor Finance.
Hedin Automotive has expanded its representation with premium brands after acquiring Stephen James Group for an undisclosed sum.
Lotus Cars has opened a new first-of-its-kind brand store opposite the Ritz hotel, at the heart of London’s prestigious Mayfair district.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is predicting a 31% year-on-year drop in Q2 for the number of technicians trained to work on electric vehicles.
Tesla and MG have led new car growth across Europe in the first half of 2023, according to the latest data compiled by JATO.
UK car production is building momentum with an increase of 11.7% in the first half of the year to 450,168 units, according to the latest figures from the SMMT.
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has appointed Sally Dennis as sales director to help lead the brand's continued transition to the agency model.
Toyota Lexus, which have offered hybrid petrol-electric powertrains since the 1990s and were among the first to move away from diesel last decade, face a "very difficult" short-term challenge in the UK Government's proposed zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
Inchcape has increased adjusted pre-tax profits by 35% to £249 million over the first six months of the year, fuelled by its acquisition of Derco in Latin America.
Global Auto Holdings has increased its offer to takeover Lookers by nearly £40 million to £504.2m after some shareholders rejected the previous offer.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling upon the automotive industry to provide their insights on apprenticeship opportunities within the sector.
Motorway, the UK used car marketplace, has appointed Liz Kistruck, a former director at Expedia, as the company’s first chief financial officer.
MotoNovo Finance (MNF) has expanded its senior leadership team with three external appointments.
Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to acquire Evolution Funding, the UK used car finance platform.
Registrations are now open for AM Live, the UK’s leading motor retail exhibition and seminar show, on November 9 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Mark Robinson, the founder and former-CEO of Vantage Motor Group has taken a stake in the AM Award-winning tech business AutoComms Solutions.
Marcus Gossen has been appointed as the new UK director for Seat and Cupra.
Dealers paid strong money for used LCVs in good condition in Q2, according to Aston Barclay’s market insights report.
Two-thirds of car dealers (66%) are worried about future margin erosion affecting their business, new research shows.
HR Owen has integrated Marketing Delivery’s VoiceBox software with Salesforce following a successful pilot.
The Government’s deadline for a 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles is in doubt following comments from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
The Health and Safety Executive has urged motor repair workshops to ensure their processes and practices are fit for purpose as its data shows that 21 workers in the sector have been killed in incidents since 2017.
Mann Island Finance has hit the £1 billion lending milestone, which it says cements its position as a “significant player” in the UK motor finance sector.
Autotech Group has appointed Mark Armitage, FIMI to the newly created role of commercial director.
Peugeot has celebrated its top performing UK network retailers at its annual Guild of Gold Lion Awards.
Used electric vehicle (EV) sales are outselling used diesels at less than two years old, according to Indicata’s latest data for June.
JLR has confirmed that Adrian Mardell will continue as chief executive at the business having acted as interim CEO since November 16 last year.
Almost three out of four dealers (73%) believe measures to meet the FCA’s Consumer Duty responsibilities will create new opportunities, according to iVendi.
Motorway, the UK used car marketplace, has acquired vehicle provenance check provider Total Car Check for an undisclosed sum.
