Nick Williams has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of AX, stepping into the role following a period as deputy CEO.
UK motor finance fintech Carmoola is poised to drive "ambitious growth aspirations" after raising a £8.5 million Series A round and £95 million debt facility.
Tesla has outlined a strategy to halve its production costs and speed up the time it takes to build a new car, which will lead to the launch of more affordable models.
Marshall Motor Group secured Hyundai Motor UK’s group and retailer of the year awards as the Korean car brand celebrated its top performing franchisees.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has submitted evidence on the fast-changing automotive sector to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) amid concerns new Block Exemption rules may “leave too much unsaid”.
Vertu Motors has asserted that ‘scale is a key success factor’ in automotive retail in a five-month trading update detailing its rapid expansion the addition of new dealership operations across the UK.
Previous poor reliability with a vehicle has put nearly a third of in-market buyers off from purchasing from the same brand again, research has found.
Ashley Andrew, current managing director (MD) at Hyundai Motor UK, has been appointed to the role of president with immediate effect.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owner Tata Motor is said to be demanding over £500 million of Government funding to help establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in the UK.
Car retailers across the UK have spoken of a desire to generate the excitement of a “dream” March number plate change month as new 23-plate cars were handed to customers this morning.
Ex-Lookers chief executive Andy Bruce and former chief operating officer Nigel McMinn have joined the board at car handover technology firm AutoBuzz after investing in the customer-focussed start-up.
Genesis has begun conversations with potential car retail partners across the UK ahead of a growth push to establish a physical footprint of up to 20 dealerships.
The UK Government has asserted that its new Windsor Framework to refine post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland will “protect” the country’s second-hand car market.
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BMW has launched a fleet of iX5 Hydrogen SUVs into its European markets as it steps-up its plans to diversify its alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) offering.
Arnold Clark has continued to grow a “healthy freehold property portfolio” with the acquisition of two Cazoo vehicle handover sites.
Motorpoint has started a recruitment drive to attract staff for its 20th used car retail site, which is set to open in Ipswich in May.
Hendy Group founder and chief executive hailed 2023 as the car retailers “biggest year” as he celebrated the successes of its top-performing staff at an annual awards event.
Lookers expects to deliver a “quick return” on a muti-million-pound investment to grow its fleet of mobile service vans as it pursues growth in cosmetic repair and alloy wheel refurbishment.
Car supermarket group AvailableCar has signed a five-year remarketing deal with Cox Automotive that will see 12,500 cars per year pass through Manheim auctions.
UK-based electric vehicle (EV) battery producer Britishvolt has been acquired by Australian start-up Recharge Industries.
Limited supplies of zero-emission electric vans is creating “volatility” in a light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector experiencing a ramp-up in demand, BCA has said.
Eden Motor Group is launching a new car subscription mobility service after becoming Karzoom’s retailer partner for the Thames Valley.
Longer used car warranties became more popular in 2022 due to the cost-of-living crisis and the ageing vehicle parc, the RAC Dealer Network has reported.
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Car retail group JT Hughes has revealed that it more than doubled its profits in 2021/22 following the addition of a new Kia franchise and a new Isuzu pick-ups dealership.
New browsers that make use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology could permanently change how customers search for cars online, says iVendi.
Europe’s established car manufacturers should be braced for an electric vehicle (EV) “price war” ahead of an influx of new brands in 2023 and beyond, according to Grant Thornton.
BMW has launched a new entry-level variant of its i4 GranCoupe electric vehicle (EV), offering buyers a potential saving of almost £8,000.
