Insurance and warranty firm Opteven UK has appointed Neil Mobey and Emmanuel Pallot as its new heads of operations, each with distinct responsibilities to enhance the company’s service standards.
AM's Spotlight on The Customer report explores what trends and habits dealers must understand to provide the right buying experience, how dealers can help private buyers overcome their barriers to EV purchase, and how tailored experiences and great value can keep used car buyers coming back.
LSH Auto is set to welcome three Australian apprentices for a week-long cultural and career development experience.
Dealer tech provider Mad Devs has swiftly updated its iStoreDOCS platform to support dealer compliance in response to a recent Court of Appeal ruling on finance commissions.
The used car market in the UK is set to close 2024 on a high note, with strong demand and stabilising prices, according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index.
Most consumers remain committed to their car buying plans despite significant tax rises in the recent Budget.
Mercedes-Benz UK has reported strong growth under its agency model, with new car registrations up by 20% year-on-year and a 29% rise in the private retail channel.
Industry leaders will explore how changes to efficiency in the workshop can lead to transformative results as part of a special aftersales panel discussion at AM Live.
Cumbrian AM100 car retailer Lloyd Motor Group has expanded its footprint in the North East with the acquisition of Stratstone Tyneside BMW & Mini.
Omoda is to enter the UK market in partnership with the RAC to offer a comprehensive roadside assistance package.
Vehicle remarketer BCA has launched a EV battery health grading service, making it the first in the uk remarketing sector to provide detailed battery health information to prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers.
The motor finance industry is urgently calling for a pause on regulatory action and court cases over motor finance commission.
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Suzuki is set to supply Toyota with a battery electric SUV from its Gujarat plant in India, with manufacturing scheduled to begin in spring 2025.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget represents a significant shift in fiscal policy, addressing the UK’s considerable funding gap with £40 billion in new tax rises alongside targeted spending cuts.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported rising demand for its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models with global retail sales for the first half of the financial year to September, up 29% from last year.
Family-owned Hendy Group is set to launch its new Apprentice Ambassador programme, designed to inspire more individuals to pursue careers in the automotive industry.
Carwow’s third-quarter consumer behaviour analysis reveals a strong upward trend in interest for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with BEV configurations increasing by 30% year-on-year to nearly 271,000.
Dealers are at risk of missing out on significant revenue and failing in their duty of care by losing track of customers, according to recent research by data quality experts ADS.
Automotive training provider Our Virtual Academy, is supporting the ‘EV Edge’ campaign launched by Garage Services Online.
US retail giant Group 1 Automotive remains on the acquisition trail following its £346 million deal to acquire Inchcape's dealerships in the UK.
Delegates attending this year’s Automotive Management Live on November 13 at the NEC, Birmingham will be able to explore the Omoda E5 SUV.
Registration is now open for Automotive Management Live, the UK’s leading event for modern automotive retailers, whether franchised dealers, independents or OEMs
Chinese car maker BYD is reported to have recruited former Stellantis UK chief Maria Grazia Davino as it assembles a team of European executives to support regional expansion.
New research from AA Cars reveals that 25% of UK drivers have bought a car online without seeing it in person, up from 21% last year.
Used electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars achieved price parity, according to Aston Barclay’s latest Market Insights report for the third quarter
Clear, upfront disclosure of commission to ensure informed consent will be critical for providers of motor finance following last week’s shock Court of Appeal decision which saw several major industry names suspend lending in order to take stock of the implications of the ruling.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget on October 30 is an important opportunity for the Government to help UK motorists along the transition to zero emission vehicles, according to the boss of Ford.
Vertu Motors has announced it is expecting to pay £12.5 million for an AM100 car dealer group which almost doubles its partnership with Toyota.
