The motor retail industry is being urged to have its say on a proposal from the Financial Conduct Authority to let dealerships and finance providers delay their responses to consumer complaints about motor finance commission.
Finance offers and heavy discounting is masking the challenges of Europe's new car market, according to JATO Dynamics.
Direct warnings to the UK Government about the feasibility of ZEV Mandate targets without more work to get motorists into electric cars appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
Ford plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe by 2027, including around 800 roles in the UK, as the company responds to slow demand for electric vehicles (EV) and intensifying competition from Chinese car makers.
Data intelligence specialist Percayso is partnering with Cartotrade to provide dealers with access to the most comprehensive vehicle pricing and ownership data through a new market intelligence tool.
The manual handbrake, once a defining feature of nearly every car, is rapidly disappearing.
South coast-based independent retailer Frosts Cars has teamed up with Marketing Delivery to enhance its aftersales customer communications, aiming to improve retention and workshop utilisation.
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) - driven by strategic shifts among legacy manufacturers and competition from new entrants - could lead to reduced variety in vehicle makes and models, especially if manufacturers scale back their UK presence.
The probe into historic motor finance practices by some car loan providers could cost the industry £30 billion, according to ratings agency Moody's.
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has partnered with Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) to introduce a comprehensive lineup of regulated protection products through its new captive WSG Guardian Insurance.
John Veichmanis, chief executive of Carwow Group, has become a Gold Patron for the Automotive 30% Club
The results of the latest research by Automotive Management and BDO into the UK's biggest franchised dealer groups is here in the 2024 AM100 report.
The Omoda E5 has secured a five-star safety rating in Euro NCAP’s latest evaluations, following in the footsteps of its petrol-engine counterpart, the Omoda 5, which received the same rating in 2022.
Legendary British carmaker has unveiled its revamped logo, styled as JaGUar, which “seamlessly blends upper and lower case characters in visual harmony,” according to the brand.
Legal and compliance specialist Auxillias has launched the Motor Finance Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to support motor finance professionals grappling with evolving regulatory requirements.
Industry charity Ben is once again bringing festive relief to automotive families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis through its Christmas Families Project.
RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale have earned the prestigious Gold Accreditation in Toyota GB's "Best Employer in Town" (BEIT) programme, marking them as standout workplaces in the sector.
Inverness-based Carzar is crediting its standard 12-month RAC Warranty with driving sales and building trust among customers.
Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng has formalised its strategic partnership with International Motors as its official distributor in the UK, charged with ensuring that its EV range will receive dedicated support from import to aftersales.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has named Alan Gall as its new chief executive, succeeding Sandy Burgess, who has led the organisation for the past decade.
The used EV market is showing signs of decline, according to recent data from Marketcheck, with sales slipping while petrol vehicle sales achieved a yearly peak.
Hampshire resident John Davies became the first UK customer to receive the all-new Dacia Spring, the nation’s most affordable electric vehicle, after picking up his car from Martins Dacia in Basingstoke.
The move by the Treasury to sound out how best to deal with mass compensation claims has been welcomed as a positive step although immediate certainty is critical for car loan providers, according to motor retail tech business iVendi.
AM100 motor retailer Bowker Motor Group has doubled its number of Porsche dealerships through an acquisition.
A bid to dispel myths around electric vehicles (EVs) will offer data-driven insights to address common misconceptions that have impacted consumer confidence.
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Peoples is to expand beyond its 42-year history with Ford to include Chinese brands BYD and Omoda/Jaecoo across its dealerships in Scotland and England.
The High Court has ruled against Mercedes-Benz in the ongoing 'dieselgate' legal action, rejecting the manufacturer's argument that the decision of the German regulator, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), should prevent related claims in the UK.
The 2024 AM100 research into the UK's largest car dealer groups will be revealed on Tuesday, November 19 at 2pm in an AM100 webinar with editor Tim Rose and Chris Bond, head of BDO's motor retail team
Iconic British brand Morgan is expanding its presence by partnering with high-performance sports car retailer Woodcote & Copse, to open the new Morgan Silverstone dealership at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire.
