Startline Motor Finance has a launched the Startline Acadamy, a new remote learning platform to deliver training and wellbeing support to its staff.
Stellantis is expected to announce details of its future plan for the Ellesmere Port Vauxhall site at a press conference at the Astra-producing plant tomorrow morning.
In his latest guest opinion article for AM, Prof Jim Saker questions whether a car manufacturer's 'teddy in a box' free gift was appropriate for a "grumpy old academic".
Kwik Fit has issued an appeal for roadside property across the UK as it bids to expand its fast-fit car maintenance network.
Car manufacturing is said to be suffering from “long COVID”, with new vehicle supply issues blamed for UK registrations total which remained adrift of pre-pandemic levels in Q2, 2021.
CarShop has revealed its plans to create its 14 used car supermarket site with the redevelopment of a Autoworld dealership in Willenhall, near Wolverhampton.
The car retail sector has been hit hard since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hyundai has invested in a new marketing campaign ahead of the arrival of its new Ioniq 5 electric car in UK dealerships later this year.
Almost one in 10 used car purchases are now completed entirely on a smartphone, according to BuyaCar.
Lookers chief executive Mark Raban has told AM that he is positive about the group’s future after overcoming a “perfect storm” of legacy issues and COVID-19 to report positive 2020 annual financial results.
Heycar has been recognised for its delivery of equality among its employees in the Great Places to Work’s fourth Best Workplaces for Women’s list 2021.
The RAC has launched a new consumer leasing service to help drivers switch to electric vehicles (EV).
Square Deal Motors (SDM) Mazda Falkirk has been crowned as the Japanese car brand’s UK Dealer of the Year after gaining praise for achieving strong customer loyalty through high levels of service.
Volkswagen has revealed the new Polo GTI, which follows the announcement of a facelift for the rest of the Polo range.
Evolution Funding Group has completed the acquisition of automotive software and digital services provider Click Dealer.
Bowker Motor Group is sponsoring fellow Lancashire automotive retail business Cicelely Commercials’ 2021 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) team.
Auto Trader has revealed that car buyers are considering vehicles being offered for sale 25% further from their homes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peter Vardy Group has officially left the Vauxhall franchise network and launched its Carz Supermarkets brands at the six Vauxhall sites across Scotland.
McLaren Automotive has appointed George Biggs as its new commercial executive director to lead its global supercar sales operations.
Volkswagen UK has appointed Škoda UK head of planning and supply Owen Shepherd as its new head of aftersales as Kevin Rendell becomes the Czech brand’s head of sales.
The future of Sunderland’s Nissan car plant has been secured with the unveiling of a £1 billion plan to create a neighbouring battery-producing ‘gigafactory’ and produce the Japanese brand’s next EV.
Marshall Motor Group has continued its 2021 acquisitions with the addition of Nissan Leicester to a growing franchised car dealership portfolio.
Lookers has said that it can now “look to the future with confidence” after emerging from the most challenging period in its history.
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BMW, Kia, Ferrari, Genesis, Polestar and Toyota will be among car maker’s handing new models a public debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The managing director for Keyloop in the UK and Ireland, Stuart Miles, has announced his departure from the automotive retail software provider.
BCA has questioned “sensationalist” media coverage of used car price growth, arguing that wholesale values have only seen subtle changes.
UK motor retail veteran Paul Rogers celebrated his imminent retirement with a visit from Ford of Britain managing director Lisa Brankin yesterday.
Pendragon has followed criticism over its lack of trading statements with a pre-close update forecasting full-year 2021 underlying profit before tax of £45 million to £50m.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Diversity Task Force said it aims to take a ‘holistic approach’ to tackle gender diversity in the industry.
