Zoopla founder Alex Chesterman is preparing to launch an online used car buying platform after raising £30 million to drive his new venture, Cazoo.
The fastest selling used car in the UK last month was the Ford EcoSport, according to market data gathered by Autorola UK.
A look back at AM-online's most read stories in automotive retail from April 2018.
Euro NCAP has recognised the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Lexus ES and Hyundai Nexo as the safest cars of 2018.
MG Motor UK has expanded its franchised dealer network to 84 sites after Glyn Hopkin Group opened the doors of its new East London showroom – a first with the brand.
Vertu Motors has welcomed its second group of degree-level apprentices to the business, following a successful first year programme which launched in 2017.
Dealerweb data has revealed that dealers saw used car finance grow at 15.4% in November against the same month last year.
Volkswagen UK has appointed Andrew Savvas as its new managing director after Allison Jones announced her departure from the brand to pursue a role “elsewhere in the industry”.
Vauxhall retailer Thurlow Nunn has re-implemented Pinewood DMS across all 12 of its locations.
Marshall Motor Holdings has announced the appointment of Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE as its new non-executive chairman, with effect from January 1, 2019.
Hyundai has unveiled plans to extend its production of hydrogen fuel-cell technology beyond its cars as part of its ‘FCEV Vision 2030’.
TrustFord has exceeded the fund-raising target set for its Breakout For Ben driving challenge by more than £10,000 – handing over £110,000 to the Ben charity.
Increasing numbers of used car dealers are turning to the classifieds and lower grade stock as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to Manheim.
Demand for diesel vehicles is still high in the leasing market, despite sales of new diesel cars tumbling by more than 300,000 vehicles so far in 2018.
A look back at AM-online's most read stories in automotive retail from March 2018.
Motorpoint Castleford has pulled out all the stops to adopt a festive feeling at its Castleford branch – building its own ice rink.
Research by CitNOW revealed two thirds of customers consider bodywork imagery the most important digital sales asset to receive from a car retailer.
Former UK boss of Ssangyong Motor UK boss Paul Williams has died suddenly following a short illness.
Aston Barclay has employed the services of Amazon's Alexa voice command platform to share details of its auction programme to buyers in what it claims is a 'sector first'.
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been formally charged in relation to the misreporting of his pay package over a seven-year period.
Seat has revealed the pricing and specifications for its new flagship Tarraco SUV, which is now available to order in dealerships now.
The majority of car manufacturers face “significant fines” as a result of a failure to reach EU CO2 emissions targets by 2021, according to a new report published by PA Consulting.
Cap HPI's vehicle identification specification service, Spec check, has added the Lexus and Toyota brands to ensure car dealers do not suffer from a missed profit opportunity.
A look back at AM-online's most read stories in automotive retail from February 2018.
BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK has launched a new motor finance solution, in collaboration with iVendi, providing a “strong alternative” to the current market offerings.
Used car values rose in November as “buyers competing strongly for stock both in-lane and via BCA Live Online” drove stiff competition for stock through BCA.
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Nissan GB managing director Alex Smith to replace Paul Willis following his departure from the business in the New Year.
HR Owen’s Jack Barclay Bentley showroom has hosted the UK car dealership debut of the all-new Bentley Continental GT Convertible.
Intrepid team members from across the TrustFord car retail group have completed a series of border crossings across Europe as part of its Breakout for Ben charity challenge.
Marshall Motor Group has appointed Zoe Lawson as head of corporate sales after eight years with the AM100 car retail business.
