If manufacturers or the government echo the 2009 scrappage scheme to get diesel cars off the road, the 2040 ban on new diesel sales could be a boon for the UK car industry and for investment.
Bikers from BCA Blackbushe held their first 40km training ride, ahead of the Paris challenge.
Motorists fail to see that automated and driverless vehicles will deliver promised benefits such as congestion, running costs and a reduced environmental impact, according to a new study.
A study conducted by the AA has suggested that drivers aged 18 to 24 are more likely to adopt EV technology – harbouring fewer concerns about range and cost than older motorists.
Volvo Car UK’s new marketing strategy director Mike Johnstone is set to “introduce an entirely new product portfolio to an entirely new type of customer” after joining from Harley-Davidson.
Auto Trader will offer consumers free listings on vehicles priced below £1,000 as part of a new marketing campaign to help drive more traffic to the online marketplace.
The new head of business at Swansway Garages' Carlisle Audi franchise is "up for the challenge" following his promotion from the post of general sales manager.
Go Ultra Low has broadened the appeal of its EV promotions campaign with the announcement that 100 companies have joined its cause - demonstrating their commitment to run eco-friendly fleets.
Headley Bodyshop has been announced as the latest member of the Fix Auto network and will now operate as Fix Auto Newbury.
Sandicliffe Motor Holdings has revealed that it is eyeing “growth opportunities across the East Midlands region” after securing an £11m funding facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Seat has expanded its four-day test drive programme to include Ibiza for fleet decision makers.
The UK’s fifth Dacia Day will offer 500 customers test drives as part of a series of Europe-wide events to celebrate the brand's "strong sense of community".
Motor retailing is in a state of flux with more pressure on new sales and more competition in the used sector. The consumer has never had more choice and data to inform those decisions.
Caffyns has announced that it has installed Contact Advantage software across 12 of its franchised sites.
Brayleys has experienced a year on year increase of 330% in buyers of the 100% electric models from its Milton Keynes Renault showroom.
TrustFord has been recognised for its commitment to carbon reduction with a fourth consecutive win in the Green Apple Awards.
Car dealers could forge tie-ins with SMEs to help their employees switch out of older diesel vehicles if a proposal made by a specialist in employee and consumer engagement is heeded.
The recent announcement that new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale in the UK from 2040 has sparked much debate within the automotive industry.
Independent car dealers are being urge to join a new ‘not for profit’ association formed to represent their interests when dealing with suppliers, politicians and industry leaders.
Hyundai has unveiled its next generation fuel cell vehicle, well ahead of the hydrogen-powered SUV’s official launch early next year.
Mercedes-Benz has added a high-performance AMG derivative to the GLC range.
Used car transactions fell 13.5% in Q2 2017 to realise a year-to-date sales decline of 5.1% following record breaking 2016.
HR Owen’s Mayfair dealership hosted the world showroom debut of the new Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Volvo Car UK has appointed Nicola Langley in the newly created role of customer experience development manager, effective immediately.
Lookers has exited from the Peugeot, Citroen, Jeep and Alfa Romeo brands in Great Britain in a portfolio review designed to boost efficiency and profits.
Point of sale consumer new car finance business volumes fell by 8% in June, compared with the same month in 2016, according to new data published by Finance and Leasing Association.
Marshall Motor Holdings has opened its new £5.5m Exeter Audi facility for business at it eyes "continued growth" with the premium German brand.
Honda is set to launch a comprehensively revised the Civic hatchback’s 1.6-litre diesel engine in a bid to improve its real-world fuel consumption and emissions.
The average value of a used car rose 1.8% across the board at BCA during July, with the remarketing specialist claiming that the market “reflected a good balance between supply and demand”.
Premium car brands BMW, Audi and Land Rover occupied the bottom three rankings of JD Power’s annual Vehicle Dependability Survey as Kia and Volvo tied for top spot.
