40% of UK drivers say they are now less likely to visit a showroom while researching the purchase of a car, as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, research by Marketing Delivery, has found.
Groupe PSA has appointed Andy Hall to the newly created role of LCV and strategy director for the Peugeot, Citroen and DS brands in the UK.
Green NCAP has published the results from its latest round of testing, which highlights the most environmentally sustainable new cars on sale.
Renault is converting its Flins plant into a new ‘Re-Factory’, which will be used to refurbish used cars and convert ICE models to more carbon-neutral powertrains while also developing new sustainable technology.
UK car manufacturing output fell by 18.2% in October with 110,179 units leaving factory gates, according to latest figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Half-year pre-tax profits have increased by 3% to £9.7 million this year at the UK's largest used car supermarket chain Motorpoint.
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Lookers has finally been able to publish its 2019 financial results which show a £87.4 million swing into pre-tax losses caused partly by past financial overstatements.
Vehicle Vision has formed a partnership with Auto Service Finance (ASF) to offer motorists interest-free instalment payment option for repairs.
Autotech Recruit is announcing the launch of a new electric vehicle (EV) training initiative, Autotech Training, to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Revenues dropped 20% in Cambria Automobiles’ latest financial year as the AM100 motor retailer endured “the most challenging period in its history” due to the COVID pandemic.
Leasys, the funding arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has launched its Clickar dedicated online auction platform in the UK, which offers used vehicles to dealers.
Used car sales website Carzam is preparing to launch in early December, following lockdown related setbacks affecting its planned October debut.
An idea for a car buying app has been recognised by Autocar as one of three winners of its inaugural Drivers of Change awards.
Motors.co.uk is supporting its dealer partners with a new series of videos aimed at helping consumers planning their next used car purchase.
Alphera Financial Services is partnering with BuyaCar to launch Alphera Zero, a finance product that allows consumers to offset carbon emissions from used hybrids and plug-in hybrids.
The average price of a used Land Rover has increased by 2% in the last month, with values up 4% year on year according to new data from Motorway.
Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award, which will honour an inspirational woman within the automotive industry.
Waverley Borough Council is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support an increase in the uptake of zero-emission cars.
McLaren has announced its new series-production supercar will be named Artura and powered by a V6 hybrid powertrain.
Car retailers have just over a week to prepare for showroom reopening after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a December 2 end to ‘Lockdown 2’ – and the return to a three-tier system.
Chorley Group has become the latest AM100 car retail group to respond to the Ben’s plea for help to plug a £1m funding gap – delivering a £10,000 Christmas gift to the automotive charity.
Stoneacre Motor Group has created a dual-brand Aston Martin and Lexus dealership in Newcastle after forging its first partnership with the Japanese premium brand via an acquisition from Jardine Motors Group.
A lack of opportunity has been highlighted as a key issue for women pursuing a career in the automotive sector, with 57% failing to see a career path to their desired post and 42% perceiving a bias towards men.
Independent motor retailer PK Motors has raised £7,526.50 for Prostate Cancer UK at its annual charity golf day held at Northumberland's Matfen Hall golf course.
Carwow has named its best performing retailers and leasing partners for 2020 with the launch of its Retailer and Leasing Broker awards.
Today, Capgemini have published a report advocating the transition to an agency model for distribution networks, supported by consumer and dealer surveys in Europe and China.
The adoption of an agency model for the car retail sector is now “not an option but an obligation”, according to a report published by Capgemini today.
TrustFord has pledged to donate £20,000 from the TrustFord Trust to Ben in response to the charity’s urgent plea for assistance amid £1m funding shortfall.
TrustFord’s Alperton dealership site has been offered for sale as the Ford of Britain-owned AM100 car retail group consolidates as part of the brand’s plan to close almost half of its UK franchised retail sites.
