Steve Young, managing director of the ICDP and an AM Awards judge, shares his thinking about the need - or otherwise - for scale in the UK's motor retail industry.
New research by CitNOW Group has highlighted how video continues to have an impact on purchase decisions in vehicle sales and aftersales.
Snows Motor Group has expanded its Vauxhall and Citroen franchise representation through the acquisition of two Hampshire dealerships from J Davy.
Toyota has launched the latest version of its Corolla hatchback and estate, which are now both on sale in the brand's dealer network.
Jeep UK has revealed the new management that will be led by new MD Jules Tilstone following a group-wide reshuffle at Stellantis UK.
Fund raising cyclists from Lookers are setting their sights on a new cycling challenge after raising £150,000 with 650km Birmingham to Belfast charity ride.
Newly-promoted RJTK Automotive managing director Darren Bradford told the AM News Show that he has “a lot up my sleeve” for 2023.
Sales teams must focus on making every customer interaction an “empathetic and positive experience” in order to boost used car stock turn, says Judgeservice.
Arnold Clark Autoparts has been named the ‘Factor of the Year’ at the CAT magazine Awards 2023.
Used car inspection cans reduce the time it takes a vehicle to sell and ensure it remains roadworthy, according to DMN Logistics.
Car retailers who suffered “significant pain” as a result of a recent slump in used electric vehicle (EV) values could soon be seeking out zero emission forecourt stock once again, according to Cap HPI.
Ford will axe 1,300 jobs in the UK as it moves to “eliminate” 3,800 jobs across Europe in the next three years as part of a strategic realignment of its operations in the region.
Failure to have appropriate processes to properly check affordability has left sub-prime firm Amigo Loans publicly censured by the FCA instead of a £72.9m fine.
Waylands Automotive chief executive John O’Hanlon admits the group has “unashamedly” been investing heavily on its car dealership property ahead of Swindon Volvo opening.
Alphera Financial Services director Alex Royall highlights the importance of affordability checks to offer 'peace of mind' to motor finance customers in this AM opinion article.
China’s largest car exporter Chery has revealed plans to enter the UK market with its Omoda 5 crossover in 2024 – with the promise of several other models to follow.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that immediate changes to the way MOT tests are carried out are unlikely to be made following a consultation it launched in January.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has called for Government to introduce new incentives to support motorists looking to adopt zero-emission transport through the purchase of a used electric vehicle (EV).
A “busier than expected” start to 2023 continued to drive the used car sector’s imbalance between supply and demand – propelling values to a record £18,937 on eBay Motors.
Vospers has grown its Stellantis representation in Plymouth by taking over the Vauxhall franchise in Plymouth from Pendragon’s Evans Halshaw business.
Growing demand for online car buying is boosting revenues for Drivvn, which plans to achieve car sales worth £1 billlon this year.
Former Motorpoint operations director Paul Winfield has died, aged 68, prompting a flurry of tributes to an “inspirational” and “lovely human”.
Passionate, driven and caring were among the terms used to describe Horizon Magna Motor Group founder and chairman Colin Sharpe after he died at the age of 77.
Hendy Group welcomed hundreds of car enthusiast to its first Performance Coffee Run of 2023, at Thruxton race circuit on January 15.
Mercedes-Benz UK chief executive Gary Savage has said he finds the roll-out of the brand’s direct-to-consumer agency model car retail strategy “hugely exciting” – despite agents' two-tier car retail sector concerns.
Independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has increased its turnover by 38% in the past year, following its expansion to cover the whole of the UK.
The UK's used LCV market has got off to “a flying start” in 2023 as an easing of supply issues sees a glut of “pandemic worn condition” vans enter the auction halls.
Former Eden Motor Group operations director Mark Clifton will help Drive Motor Retail fulfil its ambition of becoming “a leading dealer group” after being appointed general manager of its Aldershot site.
The automotive sector’s new car supply “squeeze” has been blamed for an 8.5% decline in used car sales during 2022 – with margins remaining strong as retailers struggled to source stock.
Over a third of UK motorists are choosing to hold on to their cars longer as the cost-of-living crisis makes consumers increasingly averse to long-term finance agreements.
