Aston Martin has reported an 899% year-on-year increase in profits during Q3 as it doubled production output in its first set of financial results since its IPO last month.
Car retailers are preparing to accelerate their investment in used car sales for as the sector shows “no signs of slowing in Q3”, according to a survey carried out by Manheim.
Volkswagen has confirmed its plans to switch the production of its German manufacturing plants at Emden and Hanover to the production of electric vehicles (EVs).
Cartime has begun the transformation of a former Aldi supermarket in Rochdale to create its latest used car showroom.
Aston Martin has confirmed the name of its first SUV – DBX – and the commencement of prototype testing.
Used car sales in the UK reached near record highs in the period July to September.
Marshall Motor Holdings said its full year 2018 profits are still expected to beat its record last year, despite the industry issues caused by WLTP.
The AM Live 2018 highlights video has been released showcasing the event hailed a “brilliant” success by more than 70 automotive suppliers and dealers.
An in-depth analysis has concluded that up to 45% of franchised dealers’ MOT data is incorrect, meaning nearly half of their customers are being sent MOT reminders at the wrong time.
BCA and Action for A-T confirmed that the 2018 BCA Cycle Challenge raised a grand total of £100,065 to fund research into Ataxia Telangiectasia disease.
McLaren Automotive’s managing director for Europe, David Gilbert, has said that the brand’s retail focus is on its new franchises in Leeds and Hatfield – but new open points would be considered.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has called for south coast used vehicle dealers to donate any unwanted running vehicles or part-exchanges to its charity auction for The Chestnut Tree House.
The Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) first prosecution under the Computer Misuse Act has resulted in a six month jail sentence for a former employee of Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS).
The Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board is expected to vote on changes to its manufacturing operations as part of an effort to accelerate its shift into electric vehicles (EV).
Millennials are the most likely car buying age group to have their purchase effected by the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, with many opting for cheaper used cars
Cox Automotive has reported 6.3% increase in used car volumes coming through Manheim auction sites during October as retailers battled for stock amid new vehicle supply shortages.
Auto Trader has reported a 7% increase in revenues and a 10% rise in operating profits in its half-year financial results for the six months to September 30.
BCA Marketplace’s executive chairman, Avril Palmer-Baunack, won the Outstanding Achievement as the remarketing specialist also claimed the Carrier of the Year awards at the seventh annual Automotive Global Awards.
InstaVolt has installed its 200th rapid charger, having put its first unit in the ground in Devon just over 12 months ago.
Richmond Motor Group’s Portsmouth and Southampton sites have joined the MG Motor UK dealer network.
Pendragon has appointed Richard Laxer as an independent non-executive director as Jeremy King departs the board to “pursue other interests”.
Tens of thousands of fleet drivers are undermining the plug-in car grant (PICG) by failing to charge their vehicles on a regular basis, data compiled by the BBC has revealed.
TrustFord colleagues from across the UK will be drive as far away from the group’s Long Marston Distribution Centre in 25 hours as part of its Breakout for Ben charity challenge.
Aston Barclay raised £1,400 for the Royal British Legion in a Remembrance Day sale at Donnington Park.
AutoProtect’s founding management partners have sold a 50% interest in the business to their joint-venture partners Correlation Investments Limited (CIL).
Accountancy firm MHA MacIntyre Hudson will refer its motor sector clients and network to Cazana for vehicle valuation services.
With the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set to publish the findings of its review of the motor finance sector in November, it’s fair to say that car dealer sales practices have never been under greater scrutiny than over the last 12 months.
New research has shown that Infiniti has come out top in a survey assessing how far customers will travel to buy a car, while Jeep Ford and Fiat came lowest.
John Clark Motor Group has rolled out Car Delivery Network’s cloud based vinDISPATCH software across its network of 38 sites.
Car sharing marketplace Turo claims to have launched the “Airbnb of cars” in the UK and claims it will help UK car owners earn more than £6,000 a year from their idle vehicles.
