Used electric vehicle (EV) values have continued to decline as falling values dent dealer confidence but boost affordability for car buyers looking to make the zero emissions transition, Cap HPI has said.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has frozen fuel duty, boosted repairs to pothole damaged roads and targeted solutions to recruitment issues in his Budget statement.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) retailers have expressed uncertainty about the future scale of the 4x4, premium and luxury OEM's dealership network as it moves towards an agency model future.
Citroen has ditched its all-electric approach to sales of its Berlingo model as a result of “popular demand” for petrol and diesel propelled versions of the MPV.
Pendragon has opened the doors to two new BYD electric vehicle (EV) dealerships in Birmingham and Milton Keynes today – with a further four planned openings for the Chinese car brand.
Just 17.7% of potential electric vehicle (EV) buyers would consider owning a zero-emissions car if they couldn’t charge it at home, according to a new study.
TrustFord has opened a newly refurbished PartsPlus Centre and Aftersales Contact Centre in Thurrock, following an investment of £1.2 million in the site.
Former Snows Motor Group and Inchcape marketing director Allen Scott has been recruited by CMe Media for its automotive marketing business, CMe Automotive.
A new Compliance Forum, centred around three half-day events, is hoped to help BVRLA members improve their understanding of the ongoing "period of remarkable regulatory realignment" and the future of motor finance.
Staff from Hunt Forest Group, an Isuzu dealership in the South of England, will embark on an Icelandic expedition to demonstrate the capability of the brand’s flagship Arctic Trucks AT35 model.
The Ben Ball for 2023 has been announced by motor industry charity Ben, and tickets are now on sale.
AM100 dealer group Drive Motor Retail has gained its first Hyundai dealerships in its latest acquisition and expanded its representation of MG.
Recent falls in trade values for electric vehicles (EVs) has deterred almost two-thirds of dealers from stocking them, according to research from Startline.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has laid out its blueprint for the UK to become one of the world’s most competitive locations for advanced automotive manufacturing in the electric vehicle (EV) age.
Motorway set a new record last week when it sold a nearly-new Ferrari F8 to a dealer for £235,383.
Wholesale van sales volumes grew 6% year-on-year as Cox Automotive experienced a supercharged start for its light commercial vehicle (LCV) remarketing operations in the first two months of 2023.
Scottish car retail Dicksons of Inverness is making waves with a series of tongue-in-cheek videos that have led to thousands of views on social media.
In this 'guest opinion' article for AM the Autotech Recruit managing director Simon King discusses the automotive sector's recruitment challenges and some of the strategies that can be employed to overcome them.
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations are set to be dominated by fleet and business for the foreseeable future unless the Government introduces new incentives for retail buyers, say Polestar UK & Ireland chiefs.
Suzuki GB director of automobile Dale Wyatt praised his brand’s car retailers after scooping the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) Awards 2023 Trusted Quality Provide accolade.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand BYD has revealed that it is planning to establish a UK retail network of 100 dealerships by the end of 2025.
BCA has reported that it expects used car values to “remain strong” after 1.7% month-on-month rise in February – despite growing volumes.
Former West Way Nissan managing director Tony Lewis will lead Stellantis' van operations into an agency model future after being appointed as the OEM's UK LCV director.
The zero-emissions MG4 hatchback has been voted UK Car of the Year 2023 after judging by 27 of the nation’s top motoring journalists.
Margaret Speirs, group rental director at Arnold Clark, has been awarded the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association’s (BVRLA) Freddie Aldous Outstanding Contribution Award.
The Finance and Leasing Association has forecast a 6% decline in the value of the UK car finance sector in 2023 – with used car finance falling by 12%.
Drive Motor Retail has promoted Emily Read to marketing director as the company continues pursuing its growth plans.
Research has shown that dealers worked hard to convert enquiries in February and saw a 3.4% increase in the number of test drives. However, sales fell by 7% and handovers by 27%.
RRG Group head of digital strategy and transformation Katie Newton has been promoted into the role of F&I director at the car retail group's parent business Marubeni Auto Investment UK.
Winter weather can slash the claimed zero-emissions range of new electric vehicle (EV) by up to a third, according to the findings of testing conducted by What Car?.
