Current guidelines for converting classic cars to electric are overly restrictive making it difficult for owners to retain a vehicle’s original identity and registration, according to responses to the long-awaited DVLA call for evidence focusing on the future of the classic car industry.
Swindon vehicle repair business Evolution Car Center has been hit with an £80,000 fine for employing illegal workers.
The Vertu Place rebrand at Co-Op Live was unveiled at a Vertu Secret Gig at the venue for guests invited by the AM100 motor retail group Vertu Motors,
Bumper, the automotive fintech providing digital payment services for car repairs, has attracted a £2 million investment from Salica Investments.
The Supreme Court has granted permission for two car lenders to appeal a landmark ruling on motor finance commission payments that has raised concerns over a potential £30 billion compensation bill.
All UK GWM Ora dealerships will now rebrand as GWM as the brand prepares to launch its next chapter with its Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid SUV early next year.
Shelbourne Motors has announced the completion of an £800,000 investment in SVRgo - its vehicle rental brand.
RCM Saga has acquired Motus Truck and Van, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van division of AM00's Motus Group (UK), for an undisclosed sum.
Steve Young of the ICDP has revealed he will head a new start-up dealer group in the UK for Turkey's Çetaş Otomoti
The popularity of red as a colour choice for cars is plunging, with predictions that the colour option could be a thing of the past by 2037.
Hendy Group has confirmed it is moving to a new regional operating model that will see changes within its senior management team across multiple departments.
FixMyCar will launch its FixRated approved network of trusted garages in partnership with The Motor Ombudsman (TMO) in early 2025.
GM has scrapped plans to develop a self-driving taxi business and is restructuring its approach to the development of advanced driver assistance systems.
Motor trade vacancies are at their lowest level since October 2021, according to the latest IMI Automotive Vacancies Report.
Ambitious Chinese electric van brand Farizon is looking to appoint a network of franchised dealers ahead of its launch into the UK in Q1 next year.
FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi joined Martin Lewis’ Money Show to address shortcomings about the regulator, as well complaints against lenders.
The financial crisis brewing in the UK’s motor finance sector could rival the infamous £50 billion Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) consumer scandal, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) top legal chief has conceded.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has promoted Clare Bradley to the position of commercial director and Neil Leonard as its new marketing director.
Omoda and Jaecoo is boosting its brand awareness with a deal to sponsor the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) Championship.
Former Inchcape director David Tyler has joined Marshall Motor Group (MMG) as its new estates and facilities management director.
Greenhous Group’s specialist premium and luxury vehicle business Lumen Automotive, will bring a right-hand drive Chevrolet Corvette to the UK.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has expanded its head office in Aylesbury following a 42% year-on-year growth and 20% expansion of the team.
For dealerships, franchises, and used car supermarkets, balancing profitability with excellent customer service is no small feat.
Farhad Tailor, MD of V12 Sports & Classics has been named Outstanding Male Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2024 Asian Business Chamber of Commerce Awards.
UK consumer car finance new business volumes fell in October 2024 by 2% compared with the same month in 2023, according to the FLA.
GSF Car Parts, the UK motor factor, has opened its new National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Wolverhampton.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved two multi-million pound settlements as part of a long-running car shipping legal action.
Online car platform Carwow will continue to run daily auctions throughout the festive period to help dealers source high-quality used stock and respond quickly to the anticipated seasonal demand.
