The recent decline in used electric vehicle (EV) values has kickstarted demand among buyers and led to an increase in sales.
Mercedes-Benz UK’s first month on the new direct to consumer distribution model, and agency contracts, highlights the need for ‘agile’ vehicle pricing, despite fixed price promises
Deep analysis of 2022's UK new car market shows parental lineage gives no guarantees when ambitious new car brands like MG and Kia can go the distance
Car retail sector PLCs Vertu Motors, Pendragon, Lookers and Motorpoint are expected to see “valuations improve” as stability returns to the UK economy.
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Lookers has continued to invest heavily in its dealership property portfolio with completion of a £1 million transformation of its Nissan Gateshead franchise.
Suzuki has appointed Takanori Suzuki as its new managing director for the UK and Republic of Ireland.
More than a third of car retailers claim that their business’ survival will be put at risk in the UK Government does not step in to provide support with their energy costs.
Aston Barclay believes the used LCV market is now set at its “new normal” until 2024.
Auto Trader has diagnosed the used car retail sector with “robust health” after reporting a 0.7% rise in the average value of a vehicle during February trading.
Used car finance volumes grew by 8% as automotive supply issues left new car volumes 7% down in 2022, new data from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has revealed.
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Motorpoint has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kal Singh, a former executive of the Dreams retailer, as its new chief operating officer.
Audi has launched a Final Edition variant of its iconic TT to mark the end of a 25-year production run for the sports car.
The February 2023 issue of AM magazine is now here, free to read in digital format, and full of insights into automotive dealers' plans and opportunities for 2023.
Intelligent Motoring has launched electric vehicle warranty plans, AutoProtect improves claims transparency, Centurion joins TMO's Code of Practice
The current consultation on plans to change the MOT test has been extended after the motortrade lobbied the Department for Transport (DfT).
Vertu Motors has agreed a partnership with Somerset Country Cricket Club and Macklin Motors backs Ronan Pearson for EXCELR8 Motorsport.
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has said its members working for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will take industrial action in the coming weeks.
The NFDA's Drive My Career initiative has boosted awareness of the apprenticeship opportunities in the automotive retail sector.
GSF Car Parts said it has strengthened its employee benefits with the introduction of new people-focused perks this year.
Dealers are going above and beyond obligated checks to ensure they receive a high-level of testing and inspection before sale, research by WMS Opteven has shown.
Supercar brand Automobilii Lamborghini will mark its 60th birthday in 2023 with a schedule of events backed by the carmaker and its retailers.
Car dealers and manufacturers have been recognised in the shortlist for the Fleet News Awards 2022.
Alphera Financial Services has appointed Tony Roff as its new head of key accounts and premium captives.
A naming dispute with another firm has led website and CRM software brand Motorlease to be relaunched as MotorComplete. The business is part of Auto Platforms
Renault Group UK has appointed John Richardson as its new head of network development as it re-affirms its commitment to its franchised dealer model.
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.
