The rise of EV and hybrids may fuel an already buoyant test-drive demand, according to WhatCar? research.
Groupe Renault has recognised three UK dealers at its global Dealer of the Year event.
Vauxhall will end its Onstar connectivity service in all models in December 2020. A new service is being developed by its owner, PSA Group.
The Volkswagen Group has urged motorists to not use the rear-left seatbelt Polo’s and two Seat brands after Finnish magazine finds concerning faults.
PSA Group will sell ex-management Peugeot, Citroen and DS vehicles through a new used car scheme, PSA Direct.
News in brief from DMT, Tootle and VQS
Motordepot, the used car supermarket group, has expanded into Tyneside.
John O'Hanlon has doubled the size of his new dealer venture with the acquisition of Volvo dealer Fawcetts Garage in Newbury.
Jeremy Townsend has been appointed as communications director at Vauxhall motors, replacing Denis Chick.
Demand for used diesel cars has remained strong in the first quarter of 2018, driving conversion rates at auction.
Audi has outlined an ambition to sell 800,000 fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars in 2025.
The majority of motorists don’t know that dealers’ sales staff should discuss their financial details when buying a car in finance.
EU member states have agreed on the European Commission's latest proposals to strengthen car and van emissions testing.
Stewart MacAulay, Arnold Clark director, has become Group Autoparts director, based at its head office in Glasgow.
McLaren Automotive is expanding its UK network with a new Leeds site, operated by Park’s Motor Group.
Inchcape UK has enhanced its technician benefits package with a personal tool insurance up to the value of £20,000.
BMW has issued a recall for over 300,000 cars in the UK following a DVSA investigation which concluded that certain models could stall without warning.
Stoneacre has opened its newly “transformed” Chesterfield Volvo dealership following a 12-month long, multi-million pound redevelopment of the site.
Private new car registrations were April’s highlight as the new car market starts to show signs of “balance” but diesel car prices have faltered in the used car sector, according to Cazana.
Citygate is planning to develop new Skoda and Seat dealerships in Slough after acquiring Jardine Motors Group's former Jaguar Land Rover site on Bath Road.
NextGear Capital has provided £50million in stock funding to hundreds of UK dealers thanks to a partnership with Dealer Auction.
A third of drivers have postponed a new car purchase due to economic uncertainly, yet 82% are planning to purchase a new vehicle within the next three years.
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forrester has insisted that he is not under pressure from shareholders to deliver growth through acquisition after reporting reductions of 0.9% in turnover and 9.2% in profits in the group’s annual results.
Nissan will "gradually discontinue" selling diesel cars in Europe, as it continues to push for electrification in its model ranges.
Ottershaw-based Trident Honda is sponsoring the Downslink bike Challenge for a third year, featuring a “double butt breaker” 12-hour cycling stint.
Christopher Sawyer will retire as a non executive director of Marshall Motor Holdings on May 23.
Solid-state batteries are expected to be a game-changer for the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Almost half (45%) of new car buyers expect to test drive more models the next time they buy, new research has revealed.
Cambria Automobiles has reported a drop in revenues and profits from its six months’ trading until February 28.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has launched the latest phase of its long-standing sponsorship of Channel 4’s Documentaries on 4 television programmes with a series of new adverts.
