Analyst David Francis examines the arguments that electric cars might not be the 'green' eco-friendly solution.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed images and technical details of its new, all-electric EQA compact SUV as it prepares to expand its EV offering this Spring.
A new online classic car sales platform has launched at SellMyClassic.co.uk, linking private sellers directly to classic car dealers.
Motorists in the UK are aiming to budget for a £20,000 list price before making the switch to an electric vehicle, according to research conducted by Deloitte – highlighting an affordability void.
OEMS are being urged to make better use of customer data and scientific principles to improve their digital journeys, by Auto Zebra.
Time is running out to nominate someone inspirational in automotive for the 2021 Barbara Cox Award Woman of the Year Award.
As Automotive Management Live Virtual gets under way there is still time to register and attend this event for car dealers and vehicle manufacturers.
Sytner Group has said that was ‘privileged’ to host Bugatti’s European Roadshow of the new Chiron Pur Sport ahead of the opening of its new Manchester hypercar dealership.
Vauxhall Motors will welcome Paul Willcox into its managing director role next month following the promotion of Stephen Norman into the role of senior vice-president, sales, aftersales and marketing for Opel/Vauxhall worldwide.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has warned that Trading Standards operatives will be checking up on car retail operations to ensure test drives are not illegally conducted during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
Digital services, such as online video, are improving aftersales conversions for dealers as consumers increasingly choose to interact with new technology.
AM's exclusive research of franchised and independent dealers reveals the opportunities and threats 2021 may bring.
Automotive charity Ben, is launching access to its digital mental health and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need.
DS Automobiles has joined its fellow Groupe PSA brands Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall into the world of online retail with the launch of its new Exclusive DS Concierge service.
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A two-day online conference for regional managers that work with the RAC Dealer Network is being held from January 28, 2021.
Lead volumes generated by Ebay Motors Group have started the year on a positive trend, increasing 18% year-on-year in the first week of lockdown 3.0.
The temporary closure of Honda’s Swindon plant due to parts shortages this week could be the “tip of the iceberg” for new car supply issues in 2021.
Digital progress will be discussed at Automotive Management Live Virtual, the online event for automotive retailers, which starts on Wednesday, January 20.
Former Pendragon chief executive Trevor Finn has been appointed as a non-executive director of Sweden’s Hedin Group after the business completed the acquisition of Ford of Sweden.
JT Hughes has added the Kia Motor UK car franchise to its portfolio with the opening of a new dealership with the Korean car brand in Newtown.
Sytner Group has begun trading from its new £12.3 million Guy Salmon Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Bristol - despite being unable to welcome car buyers inside.
TrustFord has officially opened a 20,000 square foot service and PartsPlus aftersales centre in Alperton, North-West London, following a £1 million investment in the site.
Luscombe Motors has asked customers to nominate a charity recipient of a £500 donation after the sum was handed to the car retailer by a rival trader as compensation for the ‘theft’ of images from its website.
Pendragon's head of digital transformation, Owen Gill, has warned that the complexity of automotive products makes it hard for modern car buyers to transact online.
Thousands of business interruption (BI) insurance policy pay-outs contested by insurers who claimed that they did not include COVID-19 cover will be paid out following a ruling in the Supreme Court.
Car manufacturing ‘super group’ Stellantis delivered rising share prices as it made its stock market debut in Paris, Milan and New York.
The UK Government’s reinstatement of the VAT margin scheme for Northern Ireland’s used car retailers has “cut-off” a logical supply route to the Republic of Ireland.
Automotive Management Live Virtual event runs on Wednesday and Thursday this week (January 20 and 21) with the National Franchised Dealers Association.
Lookers’ Kia Stockport car dealership has been named as the Korean car brand’s Dealer of the Year and claimed its Sales Excellence Award at the annual Kia Dealer Excellence Awards 2020.
