Dacia is introducing a new range of digital sales tools to work alongside newly appointed “Guides” as part of a new omnichannel customer journey.
A think tank has proposed the UK Government should introduce ’pay-as-you-drive’ tax for electric vehicles (EVs) to replace lost revenues from fuel duty and VED.
Experience of the process of selling new cars direct to fleets is hoped to help Audi UK as it prepares for direct-to-consumer sales and dealers operating under agency agreements.
Over 1,000 automotive professionals from 100 businesses have now achieved Carbon Literate status to help achieve their wider sustainability objectives.
An overwhelming majority of car retailers (84%) say the availability of used car stock is their biggest concern, according to May’s Startline Used Car Tracker.
Arnold Clark is incentivising sales of an pre-registered or used electric vehicle (EV) with the offer of a free home charger and installation until June 30.
The Motor Ombudsman has expanded its code of practice for service and repair to cover mobile mechanics, tyre fitters and smart repairers.
Cazoo has said its plan to control costs and improve its margins on used car sales is “coming together” in its latest performance update to the market.
Yeomans has completed Nissan’s latest corporate identity standard refurbishments at its Basingstoke, Worthing and Haywards Heath locations.
Family-run Dick Lovett has posted a pre-tax profit of £47.7 million and turnover of nearly £770m in what was a record year for the business.
The NFDA said it has been in “production discussions” with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on new Block Exemption guidelines.
Trenton Group has added SsangYong to its multi-site location in Grimsby.
Lookers has partnered with energy and infrastructure business Egg to expand its electric vehicle charging across its network.
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Volvo Car UK is informing consumers of its switch to direct-to-consumer sales in June with a reminder that this doesn't mean Volvo dealerships are closing down.
Sandicliffe Motor Group is the latest AM100 car dealer to join the franchised network of GWM Ora UK, the IM Group-owned distributor of China's Ora electric cars.
China’s largest car manufacturer Chery Group plans to create a franchised car dealer network of more than 50 showrooms ahead of its UK launch in February 2024.
AM100 car dealer DM Keith has announced a partnership with UK new car market entrant Build Your Dreams (BYD).
Automotive aftermarket trade show Automechanika Birmingham 2023 is at the NEC between June 6 and 8 for car dealers, motor factors, garage owners and technicians.
Less than a third of car buyers (29%) always try to negotiate when purchasing a car, according to a new CarGurus survey.
The IMI has said it “cannot support the transition to a 4.1.1 schedule for MoT" in a detailed response to the DfT’s consultation on the matter.
Dick Lovett has started construction of a new £16 million flagship Porsche dealership in Newport.
JCT600 has expanded its business in Grimsby with a used Volkswagen and service centre next to its established Audi dealership.
Ford is calling for an extension of post-Brexit trade rules until 2027 to avoid disruption to electric vehicle disruption.
Stellantis is urging the Government to re-negotiate Brexit rules in order for the business to commit to future UK electric vehicle production.
Dealer Auction has revealed the top 10 used cars that have delivered the best retail margins in April.
SVA has achieved Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) status following the rollout of several environmental initiatives over the last 18 months.
More than half of people (55%) say lower prices would be the number one factor that would bring them into the used car market.
The market share of used EVs rose above 3.0% for the first time as sales slowly increased during April, according to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report.
Used retail prices have increased by 3.6% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis, according to Auto Trader’s latest data.
