The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has said that the “race is on” to get vehicle technicians ready for 2035’s ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
Car dealers and their manufacturer partners have been highlighting their efforts to recruit the next-generation of automotive sector talent to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2020.
Supplies of EVs and used cars, consumer demand and efficiency issues will all impact car dealers in 2020, with 54% anticipating increased pressure on profit margins according to a Cox Automotive sentiment survey.
A new consultancy is bringing global expertise in passenger cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles together to help automotive firms devise and manage new projects and strategies for change.
Prestige vehicle financier JBR Capital has revealed the average value of a car it finances is almost £76,000.
Allianz Partners has committed to training all of its roadside technicians to the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) L3 Award in electric and hybrid vehicle system repair.
Volkswagen has announced the pricing and specification of its eighth-generation Golf hatchback as order books for the new version of Europe’s best selling car open today (February 6).
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed a new head of network development after expanding its franchised dealer network to 167 locations with the addition of six new dealerships.
The announcement that the UK government is bringing forward the final date for the sale of fossil fuel powered vehicles to 2035 is without a doubt a laudable commitment.
Stoneacre welcomed British triathletes Lucy Hall and Mark Buckingham to the launch of its new £6m Volvo showroom in Sheffield.
Mitchell Group has reported an 8.6% rise in turnover and 13.6% rise in profit before tax to defy a challenging car retail market at its Cheshire Oaks multi-brand dealership site in 2019.
Mitsubishi has announced prices for the new Mirage, which will be arriving in dealerships in early February.
Hendy Group’s 2019 Group Awards has recognised the top performers among its 2,000-strong workforce after what was described as a “landmark year” for the 160-year-old business.
UK sales of new hybrid cars climbed by 20.6% in January as demand for diesel fell for the 34th month.
Lookers Group will target “improved operational execution” in 2020 following the appointment of Mark Raban as its new chief executive and Cameron Wade as chief operating officer.
Porsche Retail Group has appointed Adam Flint as its new managing director following the retirement of Ade Smith.
Vertu Motors’ Bristol Street Motors Ford Birmingham dealership employee Andy O’Grady has been named as Ford Technician of the Year 2019.
Car buyer intention is shifting towards electric vehicles (EV), with more than one-in-ten (11%) of consumers now set to make their next vehicle electric, according to Deloitte.
Mitsubishi has partnered with OVO Energy to offer Outlander PHEV buyers 10,000 miles worth of free electricity.
Online car marketplace BuyaCar will offer vehicles up to six years old in response to customer demand for more choice.
Snows Motor Group has launched a new online leasing platform as part of a bid to grow its personal lease offer through a new “hassle-free” process.
The UK Government is poised to ban the sale of all hybrid, petrol and diesel cars from 2035, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce at today’s launch of the COP26 United Nations climate summit.
Volkswagen has partnered with Hermes to trial a delivery parcel service which gives its couriers access to vehicles in order to deliver directly to customers’ car boots.
Holden Honda Norwich has appointed Dean Aldous as its new general manager, leading the dealership’s 30-strong team.
Listers Group's Toyota dealership in Nuneaton was targeted by thieves who stole the catalytic converters from five Prius hybrids and an Auris hatchback over the weekend.
The used car market is predicted to achieve growth in 2020, following a boost in consumer confidence achieved after the general election.
Nissan is said to have drawn up a Brexit contingency plan which would see it close European manufacturing plants but drive UK market share to 20% with Sunderland-built products.
CD Auction Group has launched its used car stocking app as it looks to back-up predictions that the number of vehicles sold off-site will soar to 50% in 2020 following.
Inchcape chief executive Stefan Bomhard has resigned his post with the car retail and import business to take up a position as the chief executive of Imperial Brands.
Players form Swansea’s Ospreys rugby union team paid a visit to Motorpoint’s new used car supermarket to kick-off operations at the 500-car facility.
