Diesel-powered used cars have risen 5% in value on Auto Trader during April, despite the proportion of online searches for diesel falling to an record low.
Auto Trader will bypass traditional auction houses in a shake-up the fleet remarketing that will enable leasing companies and larger fleet operators to sell ex-company cars direct to dealers before the vehicle is de-fleeted.
Speculation that Michael Gove will ban the sale of some new hybrid cars is creating unnecessary confusion in the industry and among consumers, says Colliers International’s Automotive Viewpoint report.
Motors.co.uk has partnered with Top Gear to give its car dealer partners' stock “even greater exposure” online.
CDK Global has developed a connected workshop concept, using a suite of digital aftersales tools that combine as one solution.
Charles Hurst Belfast has been named as a Ferrari Classiche Authorised Workshop.
Swansway Group's Crewe Seat is celebrating its sales manager and aftersales manager’s official manufacturer accreditation after it became only the second Seat retailer in the UK to earn a double qualification in 2018.
The RAA has extended its contract with Cox Automotive for a further two years, while welcoming three new members to its network.
Skoda has announced that customers who purchase a qualifying approved used Skoda during May and June through Skoda Financial Services will benefit from an extended warranty.
Jeremy Hicks has left the managing director's seat at Jaguar Land Rover UK.
Marriott Motor Group directors Paul Barnard, Ian Woodward, Steve Bridges, Robert Rolfe and Austin Seales have completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (EACH).
“Car dealers need to make their pretty websites into e-commerce platforms”, iVendi chief executive James Tew has insisted following the publication of the finance specialist’s first-ever Report on Online Motor Retailing.
Mazda has extended its contract with Allianz Partners for a further five years.
Volvo has confirmed full pricing and specification data for the new V60, which is available to order now.
Alphera Financial Services has picked up two awards for its innovation and customer service at separate industry events.
GDPR has been putting the frighteners on virtually every business in the UK for the past 12 months and with D-day finally on the horizon, there’s no escaping the panic any time soon.
Volvo has homologated its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) for car fuel consumption and emissions.
Chorley Group's new Digital Response Team has completed 75% of all its sales at times traditionally considered 'outside of office hours' after introducing late-night car buying to meet the changing needs of its customers.
A full retail offering of clothing, parts, accessories, approved pre-owned motorcycles, financial, insurance and warranty services ensure that Triumph continues to prosper.
Citroen UK managing director Bek Hassan is leaving for a new post with parent PSA Group. His replacement, starting June 1, will be British-born Karl Howkins,
Porsche looks set to recall up to 60,000 diesel-engined Cayenne and Macan SUVs across Europe, after intervention from Germany’s automotive regulator, the KBA.
Bodyshops may face a challenging long-term future as the European Commission proposes road safety measures, including mandating autonomous emergency braking.
Aston Martin has started production of the new Aston Martin Vantage, which it says is the most sporting model in the luxury carmaker’s series production range.
Vehicle repair group Nationwide has rewarded its high achievers with an expenses-paid weekend of sun, celebration and Porsche Carrera Cup racing in Italy.
Lookers will be undertaking a carbon-neutral charity challenge, Lookers Electric Charge, relaying EVs over 2,000 miles in aid of Ben.
The new dealership, Airside Suzuki has opened its doors, bringing the total number of sites to 21, nationwide.
The new and used car markets can be a bit of a challenge during the month of April with plenty of distraction for the retail consumer often leading to a patchy month in terms of both demand and sales.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association's annual general meeting will offer delegates access to expert advice on dealing with diesel “demonisation” and the fall-out from the EU's incoming WLTP emissions and fuel consumption test regime.
Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has been selected by McLaren Financial Services to be its exclusive financial partner for the UK market - paving the way for flexible finance on the British-built supercars.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has welcomed business secretary Greg Clark’s approach toward greener diesels in the forthcoming Road to Zero policy.
