Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has appointed Phil Wilbraham as its new group vice president, following its acquisition by Lithia.
A top-performing salesman at a Nissan dealership in South Wales has been named the star colleague of the manufacturer’s entire UK dealer network.
Yorkshire-focused AM100 dealer group DM Keith is readying for the official opening of its BYD showroom in York on 15 August, the car dealer’s third BYD location.
The first NFDA survey of consumer attitudes following the introduction of the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in January has revealed that cost remains the primary barrier to buying an electric vehicle (EV).
Auto Trader’s latest data has revealed the fastest selling used cars in July.
An all-star cast of dealer group, OEM and automotive retail industry execs have joined the new Automotive Leaders Network (ALN) - under new CEO Laura Coase.
The demand for used EVs ramped up in July following a 16.5% fall in prices during Q2, according to the latest Aston Barclay Market Insights report.
Batchelors Motor Group is the latest UK automotive retailer to partner with new Chinese brand Omoda and Jaecoo with a showroom in York.
Jonathan Goodman, the former boss of Polestar, has joined The EV Network as a non-executive director as the business prepares to sacle its charging infrastructure solutions.
A man took out finance on a brand-new £45,000 BMW under a false name and then ceased making payments after just two months.
Snows Motor Group has opened its first location with Polestar with a new retail space in Southampton.
Aftersales self-service in the UK grew by 93,000 interactions each month over the first six months of 2024, according to the latest figures from Tjekvik.
Businesses running electric vans could be able to share private depot charging points in the future as part of a new Government-backed initiative.
Used electric vehicle sales increased by 52.6% over Q2, leading an overall increase across all fuel types of 7.2%, according to the latest data from the SMMT.
Vauxhall has cut the price of its petrol and electric Astra by £2,750 and £2,800 respectively, with the introduction of the new Griffin trim level.
The FCA is urging the automotive industry to provide feedback to help reduce red-tape around any overlaps with previous guidance and Consumer Duty.
Devonshire Motors is currently testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered tool to help assist team members and improve efficiency within the business.
We'll soon be putting together the 2024 AM Dealer Technology Guide and the editorial team would like suppliers of systems, hardware, tooling and software to tell us now about their latest technological developments that will help car dealers do business better.
Used electric vehicles are now priced 8.5% and 14% below equivalent petrol and diesel models at three and four years respectively, according to new data.
New car finance business volumes and value both dropped by 3% over the first half of 2024, according to data from the FLA.
Mitsubishi has now joined Honda and Nissan to develop new electric vehicles and services as the companies look to tackle the market’s challenges together.
Vertu Motors has renewed its exclusive nationwide remarketing partnership with BCA until 2029.
Chorley Group has added the second of a planned three new Hyundai dealerships with a new location in Wigan.
UK motor retailers have left dozens of tributes for a long-serving Mercedes-Benz dealer who was tragically killed while having a quiet drink out the front of a pub.
Waylands has appointed Vicky Hart as head of marketing and digital for the group.
Vertu Motors has opened the first of its new BYD dealerships with Bristol Street Motors Worcester, which is co-located with its Ford showroom.
Hendy Group’s annual Motor Fest attracted 10,000 visitors as part of the family event at Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire.
As consumer reticence leads to an ease back of electric car ambitions from many vehicle manufacturers, Jaguar remains committed to an all-electric re-birth
Dealers are being urged to test drive part exchange vehicles due to the increasing age of vehicles being traded in by customers, according to SVA.
Nissan GB has appointed Bryan Curtis as new fleet director following the departure of Marco Capozzoli.
