eCars247 has partnered with Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance to offer an online used car buying service claiming to offer "instant finance".
The IMI has welcomed the proposal that EV technicians should require a ‘licence to practice’ before working of all-electric cars and vans in the Government’s Road to Zero document.
Jaguar is giving would-be EV owners a chance to sample the everyday savings offered after ditching petrol or diesel with its new journey-tracking Go I-PACE smartphone app.
Neil Smith of Imperial Car outlines some of the work it has done on improving conversions of enquiry to sale.
JCT600 founder Jack Tordoff escaped with minor injuries after overturning his Porsche Macan SUV near Bradford.
The supervisory board of Opel/Vauxhall has appointed Xavier Duchemin as managing director of sales, aftersales and marketing and Frédéric Brunet as chief financial officer.
June 2018 has been a good month for the retail used car market although trading conditions appear to have been harder thanks to the weather and the World Cup.
Former JCT600 director Simon Parker has joined Coachworks Consulting as a non-executive director in a bid to help the business achieve its “strategic aim” of doubling turnover.
Swansway Group’s 2017 annual financial results have revealed that profits remained flat despite a 40% increase in turnover during the period.
All new Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Giulietta models now come with a five-year warranty, three years of free servicing and five years of roadside assistance.
Lookers has expanded its representation of the Ford brand with the acquisition of Essex-based franchised car retailer Pollendine Motors.
Car buyers are avoiding electric vehicles (EVs) due to the higher "upfront expense", according to new research from Auto Trader.
Gerry Kouris of Alphera Financial Services outlines a need for a common approach to F&I training and accreditation and
Beechdale Motor Group bosses felt “betrayed” by a car salesman who stole almost £6,000 in customer deposits after they set aside similar offences at another franchised group to give him “a second chance”.
Nissan has admitted that emissions and fuel economy data had been deliberately falsified at most of its factories in Japan.
Rolls-Royce has promoted its former dealer marketing manager into head of sales channel development and customer relations role.
Government has wants 70% of new cars sold annually to fall into the Ultra Low Emissions (ULEV) category by 2030 as part of its Road to Zero strategy.
Car dealers could retain more than 60% of customers for MOT and service work if they send timely reminders, according to Marketing Delivery survey.
The executive leadership team at CarShop are taking part in a charity challenge as part of their drive to raise £100,000 annually.
FIFA World Cup partners Hyundai and Kia have scored a marketing success with car buying England football fans thanks to their high-profile presence at the tournament in Russia, analysts have revealed.
The average UK motor retailer delivered a profit of just under £265 in May, compared to an average loss of £17,000 the previous year.
Pentagon Motor Group has announced plans to close its Eccles Vauxhall dealership in early 2020, following Vauxhall’s decision to refranchise, termine its entire dealer network and issue new contracts to fewer dealers.
Bosch has opened a new £1.5 million purpose-built apprenticeship training centre in Doncaster.
Apax Partners has withdrawn its takeover bid to acquire BCA Marketplace.
The consumer new car finance market grew by 15% by value and 10% by volume year-on-year in May, according to the latest data from the FLA.
John Beckley, a former apprentice technician at a BMW UK dealership, has been appointed as head of bespoke for Rolls-Royce.
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander diesel automatic was the fastest selling car in June, according to data from Auto Trader.
Volkswagen will be offering an all electric car sharing service in major cities in Europe like London from 2020.
Over 60% of motorists say they are more likely to book their MoT or service with a dealer that offers timely reminders of due dates, according to Marketing Delivery research.
Mitsubishi has revealed the first images of its new corporate identity standards.
