Car buying platform, YesAuto, has launched its online shop and car information hub, to ‘support customers through every stage of the car buying journey’.
Car dealers and automotive businesses are being urged to apply for the Government-supported Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) before the window closes in September.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is preparing to roll out a new brand identity in September with the aim of “further modernising” the British luxury marque.
Robins & Day has opened the UK’s largest DS Automobiles showroom in Leicester with plans for a COVID-19 secure one-way system to make way for a fashion show catwalk at its official opening event.
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JCT600 has officially moved the Lotus Cars Bradford franchise into its former BMW and Mini showroom, bringing sales and service under the same roof.
G3 Vehicle Auctions has revealed plans for a new 14-acre ‘vehicle marketplace’, located off junction 32 of the M62 in Yorkshire, as part of its expansion.
Mercedes-Benz of Slough has appointed Raj Virdee as its new head of business.
Motorpoint has reported that business at its 13 used car supermarkets has been “comfortably ahead” of 2019 in the period since the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were eased on June 1.
Alphera Financial Services has appointed BMW/Mini national leasing manager Adam Harley as its new head of key accounts.
Hendy Group has continued to recognise the “dedication and loyalty” of its workforce by inducting a further eight long-serving colleagues into its prestigious 25 Year Club.
The September plate-change marks the second biggest month of the year for new car sales in the UK.
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Nearly 60% of dealers have seen sales conversions increase post-lockdown and footfall as increased by 25%, according to the NFDA.
MD Rob Lindley insists Mitsubishi UK can continue, PSA's UK MD Alison Jones talks leadership and tough decisions, AM drives the Polestar 2 and Honda e. AM's September digital magazine is here.
Kia has seen web traffic increase by 30% year-on-year after continuing to invest in digital marketing during the lockdown.
Debbie Fox has been appointed as the new commercial director at Epyx.
Volvo has ditched diesel for its XC40 range to coincide with the introduction of new plug-in versions of the crossover.
BCA has introduced a digital click and collect service for auction purchases, to meet the changing needs of customers in the post-Coronavirus market.
Marshall Motor Group has agreed a new, three-year deal with vehicle remarketing provider, Manheim.
Vertu Motors has delivered an adjusted profit before tax of £7.4 million in July after post-lockdown trading has been “significantly stronger than envisaged”.
Toyota is providing a fleet of 25 self-charging Yaris Hybrids to help launch a new car sharing initiative in Bristol.
Dealers need to ensure their technology is keeping up with new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations on commission unveiled recently, iVendi is warning.
Lookers' aim to present its 2019 financial results in August has been derailed by financial investigations, while lockdown lost it £1 billion sales in H1.
Aston Barclay boss Martin Potter has told AM that some OEM and fleet auctions at the business may stay digital spurred on by success during the lockdown.
European e-scooter company Tier is preparing to launch in the UK after the Government approved rental trials earlier this year.
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has doubled its authorised service and maintenance network after signing a partnership Rivus Fleet Solutions.
Santander Consumer Finance has launched an extension to its eSign system which helps dealer partners give customers choice of where they sign the finance contract.
Donalds Ipswich has been awarded top dealer status as Mazda’s Dealer of the Year in the national league for 2019/2020.
Strong growth in average used car prices has continued into August based on data from the 12,500 retailers currently advertising on Auto Trader.
