TrustFord has officially opened two new FordStore car dealerships in Northern Ireland and begun the expansion of its PartsPlus wholesale parts operation into Scotland.
Carwow has hired “leading figure in digital marketing and media” Charlotte Tice to become its first head of media partnerships
In March 2019 the Tesla Model 3 – the mid-sized all-electric saloon, with over 250 miles of range, and available from under £400 per month – outsold all alternatives across Europe.
Facebook is proving to be a “valuable tool for dealers” as a recent study showed 44% of potential buyers discovered new cars through its apps, Dragon2000 revealed.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted a £358 million loss in its latest set of annual financial results – despite returning to profitability in Q4.
Cazoo has announced that Alex Gersh, formerly chief financial officer of Paddy Power Betfair, has joined as its first CFO.
Ssangyong Motor UK has celebrated the addition of 10 new dealerships in just six months as part of a “dramatic transformation over the past year”.
A “market correction” has wiped £500 to £1,000 off the price of the some used cars during May, according to data published by Cap HPI.
A bank holiday-induced dip in consumer demand has been blamed for a 4.6% decline in the average price of a used car sold at auction during April in BCA’s monthly Pulse Report.
MG Motor UK has unveiled the fully electric ZS EV at the London Motor Show and is now accepting orders for the new model.
Automotive businesses that fail to embrace an authentic diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy could miss out on the skills and talent needed to succeed in a fast-evolving market.
Robins & Day by PSA Retail has announced that it is extending its £1aftersales survey pledge across its sales department, to raise more money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
JCT600 is celebrating a record set of annual financial results for 2018 after the car retail group’s turnover rose 2% to £1.28 billion and profits held flat in what was described as a “challenging year”.
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Kris Collinson has achieved master technician status with Peugeot UK, making him one of the youngest people in the UK to receive the accreditation.
NextGear Capital has appointed Simon Baldwin to its leadership team as operations director.
Michael Bell has been appointed chief executive officer at Available Car Ltd by his parents, who founded the business.
Cambria Automobiles has opened the doors to its new Aston Martin dealership in Hatfield to complete its relocation from a temporary showroom at Welwyn.
SsangYong Motors UK has expanded its franchised retail network into Whitley Bay with the opening of a new dealership operated by Oakwood Specialist Cars.
Subscription and membership-based models are seen as a major revenue opportunity by three-quarters of automotive industry leaders.
Similarly to the holiday industry, the retail banking industry has changed considerably in the last 15 years to provide lots of services available digitally to consumers at their convenience.
Bowker Motor Group intends to deliver on the expectation of Preston performance car customers after officially opening the doors at its new Porsche Centre in the city.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has launched the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme to certify retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector.
Changed job descriptions for dealerships’ business managers may be one outcome of the Financial Conduct Authority’s probe into motor finance, says Andrew Smith, FCA expert
A study measuring the impact buying a car can have on stress levels by Confused.com has revealed that it causes more anxiety than job interviews.
Aston Barclay is introducing a new employee wellbeing programme inspired by the mindset of special forces operatives and elite military units.
Hyundai Motor UK is offering customers awaiting delivery of its Kona EV electric vehicle access to a short-term lease giving access to an Ioniq EV hatchback in a bid to mitigate the effects on long lead times.
The fastest selling used cars in April were petrol models as demand for the fuel outweighed that of diesel for the first time, according to Indicata.
Family-owned Kia dealership Roadside (Garages) has achieved the highest staff retention in its history as a direct result of getting involved in AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For.
CCR Motor Company’s Mitsubishi Motor in the UK dealership in Bristol claimed the Japanese brand’s dealer of the year award at an event to celebrate success across its retail network.
