A cross-party group of 42 Parliamentarians have called upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, to use this upcoming budget to stimulate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).
Used vehicle values are being artificially inflated as competition hots up amongst buyers for nearly new and ex-fleet stock amid WLTP-related new car shortages, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
Investment in a hub and spoke car retail model will help to ensure that franchised dealers “thrive and have many years of longevity”, according to a new sector report published by Colliers International.
Online customer service reviews are now becoming an integral part of the buying experience for consumers.
Ben has appointed Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) chief executive Steve Nash as the new chair of its board of trustees amid changes to the charity’s leadership team.
TrustFord is preparing to expand into Scotland as it takes a central role in Ford of Britain’s new Parts Plus wholesale parts network.
Used LCV values rose to their second highest level in the history of BCA’s Pulse Report during September – with a month-on-month price rise of 5.4%.
Vantage Motor Group has reported a return to profitability in its annual financial results following the sale of ‘unprofitable businesses’.
Cap HPI has revealed plans to launch a wave of new real-time data tools and insight after adding agility to its new product development with the launch of a new automotive data science team.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA Class emerged as the top performer in Auto Trader's monthly fastest-selling used car rankings for the first time in September – taking an average of 15 days to leave dealer forecourts.
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A ‘no deal’ Brexit will see car registrations volumes slip back top levels last seen in the 2009 recession, algorithms created by Frost & Sullivan have determined.
Cartime is set to expand its used vehicle operations in Bury with the creation of a £1.2 million specialist used 4x4 showroom facility.
eBay has announced its intention to by Motors.co.uk from Cox Automotive and join the platform with its Gumtree online classified site to strengthen its online car sales offering.
Volkswagen Group is offering drivers of older diesels extra incentives if they switch to a new or nearly new Audi, VW, Seat or Skoda, in Germany.
High performing students and trainers within the automotive sector were recognised at the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) annual Outstanding Achiever Awards.
Pendragon share prices fell by over 21% as markets opened this morning as the AM100 franchise car retailer issued a fresh profit warning.
AutoVHC has recruited three new team members to oversee its expansion as part of Snap-on Business Solutions.
The UK’s automotive industry is one of the most important and profitable sectors in the country with nearly nine out of ten (88%) begin their purchase journey online.
A cross-party group of MPs have demanded that Government imposes an outright ban on the sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032 in a bid "fast track" adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
Neil Smith of Imperial Cars outlines how and why it is growing rapidly with low-cost former franchised showrooms.
Volkswagen has announced a “restructure” of its sales model from 2020, with new sales and service formats joining its dealer network across Europe.
DMS provider Pinewood has recruited seven graduate software developers from Vietnam as a result of an increase in competition in recruitment following the Brexit vote.
Staff at Arnold Clark Mazda in Stirling were surprised by a cow invading the showroom on Monday.
More than 70% of car drivers believe that it is already possible to purchase a car that can drive itself, according to a survey commissioned by Euro NCAP, Global NCAP and Thatcham Research.
England football legend and World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst is joining the Dealerweb team at Automotive Management Live next month.
Online motor auction operation CD Auction Group hopes to make it easier for dealers to buy stock now it has invested in higher quality imaging.
The SMMT is behind a new cross-industry initiative to interest technology start-ups in developing solutions to change the way people buy and use cars.
Leasing companies are increasingly appealing to more consumers through offering personal contract hire (PCH), however Arval’s UK managing director, Miguel Cabaça, has warned them not to lose sight of their corporate market.
The seven-seat BMW X7 large SUV will go on sale in April, priced from £72,155.
