The Competition and Markets Authority will not investigate claims that BMW UK restricted its dealers’ use of new car sites, after it did a U-turn on its decision.
Government plans to increase the first MoT date from three to four years have been called unnecessary and damaging to consumers.
TrustFord’s third annual One Penny Auction has raised £7,000 for official charity partner, Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
Online sales values of ex-fleet stock beat physical auctions by average of one per cent in 2016, according to epyx.
Startline Motor Finance has appointed Sara Copeland as its first head of human resources after its team swelled to 55.
Chiswick Honda has been named as the UK’s second dealer of the Japanese brand’s NSX supercar.
General Motors Co and Honda have announced a manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used to power future products.
Ten years after Motors.co.uk first entered the UK market the online car trading platform has taken time to reflect on the changing nature of the automotive industry.
Chorley Group has appointed a group property manager to oversee future developments within the group and identify areas of further growth.
The average price of used cars sold through Autorola UK’s online remarketing portal fell £228 in Q4 to £8,983 on the back of a higher average age and mileage.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has reported a 0.4% decrease in first time conversation rates but a 2% increase in the average vehicle value at auction in December.
Motorpoint has appointed Gavin Morgans as general manager of its £5 million Birtley car supermarket.
There are many areas of motor retail that can be subject to VAT risk and failing to apply the right VAT treatment can lead to assessments for underpaid VAT and the threat of penalties and interest.
BCA has combined its operations create the largest fleet of vehicle transporters in the UK as part of a restructure of its supply chain to improve support for manufacturers and fleet operators.
A surge in second hand car sales has been indicated by a 300% pro rata rise in sales via the Wizzle online marketplace, the business’ creator has claimed.
Hatfields will use a comprehensive range of Cap HPI data under the new agreement, covering HPI Check, warranty, spec check and Cap valuations all delivered via HPI Tradeweb.
Mercedes-Benz UK claimed the Large Employer of the Year title at the National Apprenticeship Awards held at an exclusive ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House.
A pair of test-drive car-jacking incidents just a few miles apart left one trader with “life-changing injuries” and another reviewing CCTV footage in an effort to catch the culprit.
Glyn Hopkin Group has signed an exclusive three-year remarketing deal renewal which will see its relationship with BCA continue until the end of 2019.
Hyundai has launched a new “clear and consistent” servicing offer called ‘eSENSEtials’ for out of warranty brand vehicles.
The Government has released its opening gambit on Brexit comprising four principles and 12 objectives.
MG Motor has launched the eDynamix service plan across its UK dealer network.
Jennings Motor Group has reiterated its pledge to support the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) after a successful year of fund-raising delivered £135,000 for the charity in 2016.
Groupe Renault UK handed ‘Dealer of Excellence’ status to 17 of its UK sites as it announced the winners of its annual ‘Auto Express Driver Power – Dealer of Excellence’ award programme.
UK car buyers are going back to black as white topped the colour charts for the fourth consecutive year.
Webuyanycar has acquired its one-millionth car, 10 years after it was founded by brothers Noel and Darren McKee.
Car manufacturers enjoyed the second highest sales in Europe in 2016, with SUV registrations at an all-time high.
Peugeot claims it is the first manufacturer to allow a consumer to buy one of its cars in one place and “in one sitting” – in 30 minutes.
The judging is complete and so the focus now turns to February 9 and ensuring the most important night in the motor retailing calendar befits the quality of business being celebrated at the 2017 AM Awards.
Clive Brook Volvo Ltd is celebrating its most profitable year-to-date after achieving a £40 million turnover in its ninth year of trading.
